Eid ul-Fitr or Id-Ul-Fitr, often abbreviated to Eid, is the Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity", while Fitr means "to break the fast" (and can also mean "nature", from the word "fitrah") and so symbolises the breaking of the fasting period.

Eid ul-Fitr starts the day after Ramadan ends, and is verified by the sighting of the new moon. Muslims give money to the poor and wear their best clothes. Eid ul-Fitr lasts three days and is called "The Smaller Eid" compared with the Eid ul-Adha that lasts four days and is called "The Greater Eid".

Eid in the Square

30,000 Londoners enjoy Eid in the Square. London's diverse Muslim community came together with fellow Londoners to celebrate in Trafalgar Square.

Thousands of people enjoyed live entertainment from the very best of British Muslim cultural talent, a wonderful sunny day, street bazaars and a fun day our for all the family.