The London Eid Festival is back for its second weekend this year in London as part of its sixth annual Eid al-Fitr celebration. And just like last year, it’s set to be an enormous celebration. In fact, it’s Europe’s largest Eid festival. Celebrating the end of Ramadan, it’s a lively celebration uniting London’s communities.
The London Eid Festival takes place at London’s Westfield shopping centres, across two weekends. The celebrations kicked off last weekend at Westfield London with an exciting agenda full of “fashion, food and live entertainment”. The festival is now returning this weekend (April 11-13), and making its way over to Westfield Stratford City for a whole ‘nother reound of festivities.
Oh, and to ensure that everyone can celebrate, entry to the festival is completely free!
At the London Eid Festival
Everyone is invited to join in the celebrations, with all sorts of live performances on the agenda to keep attendees entertained. There will also be plenty of activities to enjoy and a diverse array of food stalls to check out, spread across the shopping centres.
Live performances will include local talent, community icons, and all manner of performers. The entertainment goes beyond live performances, too, with “an exclusive Westfield music playlist curated especially for the event weekends”.
Last year was the first time that the festival spanned across both Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City. Spreading across two venues and two weekends allows “even more communities to join in the celebrations and enjoy the spirit of Eid”. Initial estimates suggest that more than 300,000 visitors could flock to the festivities. That would mean crowds rivalling Boxing Day shopping numbers!
The team behind it all is events company, Algebra Consulting. They’ve spent over 15 years bringing Muslim culture and celebration to the global stage. Said Waleed Jahangir, Managing Director at Algebra Consulting:
“The London Eid Festival at Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City has grown year after year. Beyond its expanding scale, it’s the community spirit and Westfield’s support that truly driven its success. As organizers, we’re not just hosting a festival; we’re shaping and celebrating the evolving Muslim community consumer landscape, and we can’t wait to bring an even bigger, more vibrant Eid celebration to life for everyone to enjoy.”
The London Eid Festival takes place at Westfield London from April 4-6, and at Westfield Stratford City from April 11-13. Find out more here.