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Eid al-Fitr is the global Muslim celebration which marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. Eid is the Arabic word meaning festivity, while al-Fitr means conclusion of the fast. Where Christians have Christmas, Muslims have Eid - which gives you an idea of how big the celebrations are. It's certainly a major event in London - and since 2006 there has been a mass gathering in Trafalgar Square organised by the Mayor of London and Muslim groups in the capital (although last year's event was cancelled because of the Olympics). The event features live music - past performers have included Polish-Egyptian hip-hop artists Quest-Rah, French-based rappers Akeem and North African Rai band Cheb Nacim among others - as well as food stalls, exhibitions and displays about Islam. There will also be other local events happening across London in what should prove to be a vibrant and uplifting occasion for everyone involved.
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8 Northumberland Avenue, WC2N | 1 minute from Eid in the Square
A visually stunning building, The Grand at Trafalgar Square is a quintessential London hotel, located within the restored landmark Northumberland House - formerly the Victoria Hotel. ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 4th May to 3rd August 2013
Trafalgar Studios, 14 Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A | 2 minutes from Eid in the Square
Simon Russell Beale and John Simm (currently appearing in BBC TV series The Village) star in Harold Pinter's tragicomedy The Hothouse, Jamie Lloyd's second production at ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 15th February to 15th June 2013
Gielgud Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, Soho, London W1D | 7 minutes from Eid in the Square
Following her Oscar-winning performance in the 2006 film The Queen, Helen Mirren reprises her role as Queen Elizabeth II with another award-winning performance in Peter Morgan's ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 18th September to 7th December 2013
Duchess Theatre, Catherine Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 9 minutes from Eid in the Square
Following a run at the Chichester Festival Theatre, The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui now transfers to the Duchess Theatre. With Henry Goodman once again in ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
St Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 3 minutes from Eid in the Square
London Coliseum is a magnificent historic building and an excellent venue in which to enjoy the soaring sounds and high drama of some truly thrilling operas. ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
2 Charing Cross Road, Soho, London WC2H | 3 minutes from Eid in the Square
Named after the great 18th century actor-manager David Garrick, whose portrait hangs in the foyer bar, The Garrick is a fantastic piece of late-Victorian kitsch. It ...More
London > Entertainment > Cinemas
24-26 Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H | 3 minutes from Eid in the Square
One of London's biggest cinemas, the Odeon Leicester Square regularly plays host to premieres and awards ceremonies as well as screening the biggest of the week's ...More
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London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Central London, Westminster, London WC2N | Same location as Eid in the Square
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London > Attractions > Sights
Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London WC2N | Same location as Eid in the Square
The Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square remained empty after its completion in 1841 - it was designed for an equestrian statue of one of Britain's Colonial ...More
London > Attractions > Sights
Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London SW1Y | 1 minute from Eid in the Square
Master tactician, inspirational leader, patriotic martyr, Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson is one of England's great heroes. His Nelson's Column statue is at the very heart of ...More
London > Shopping > Specialists
7 Charing Cross Underground Shopping Arcade, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 3 minutes from Eid in the Square
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London > Shopping > Books
25 Cecil Court, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 4 minutes from Eid in the Square
As specialists in Modern First Editions, Nigel Williams Rare Books stocks 19th and 20th century literature, children's books by authors such as Enid Blyton, A.A. Milne ...More
London > Shopping > Art and Design
6 Cecil Court, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 4 minutes from Eid in the Square
Tenderproduct is the second tender venture by Etan Ilfeld, who previously founded the neighbouring Tenderpixel Gallery, an innovative space for emerging talent. Tenderproduct is a shop ...More
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London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
10 Northumberland Avenue, 10 Northumberland avenue, , Westminster, London WC2N | 1 minute from Eid in the Square
Adding another notch to his London portfolio, David Collins has designed the exquisite Massimo restaurant within the grand 5 star Corinthia Hotel London in Whitehall Place. ...More
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
10 Northumberland Avenue, WC2N | 1 minute from Eid in the Square
Set in the 5-star Corinthia Hotel, Massimo Restaurant offers fresh fish and seafood with a distinct Mediterranean twist. A supremely elegant dining room is the creation ...More
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
66 Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London WC2N | 1 minute from Eid in the Square
Scotland combines some of the finest ingredients in the world with some of the most atrocious cooking, but this Scottish-themed bar-restaurant is trying to change all ...More
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 10 minutes from Eid in the Square
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ...More
London > Education > Medical Schools
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 10 minutes from Eid in the Square
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London > Education > English Language Courses
10 Coptic Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 13 minutes from Eid in the Square
English [Out There!] takes a very hands-on approach to learning English. The course places an emphasis on using what you have learned. Students are taken out ...More
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London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
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London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
6 Waterloo Place, St James's, London SW1Y | 4 minutes from Eid in the Square
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London > Leisure > Fitness
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This day spa exclusively for women is a total pampering experience from the minute you step through the door. Located in bustling Covent Garden you'll soon ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
10 Northumberland Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes from Eid in the Square
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London > Nightlife > Bars
12 Carlton House Terrace, The Mall, St James's, London SW1Y | 3 minutes from Eid in the Square
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Trafalgar Square events
Royal Opera House BP Big Screens 2013Royal Opera House BP Big Screens 2013Three of the Royal Opera House's most emotionally powerful productions are broadcast live on a giant screen in Trafalgar Square in a magnificent free summer event in the heart of London. The BP Big Screen series kicks off with MacMillan's Mayerling performed by the Royal Ballet on Thursday 13th June - a dark drama of political intrigue, twisted rom13th June 2013Thursday 18th July 2013
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Three of the Royal Opera House's most emotionally powerful productions are broadcast live on a giant screen in Trafalgar Square in a magnificent free summer event in the heart of London. The BP Big Screen series kicks off with MacMillan's Mayerling performed by the Royal Ballet on Thursday 13th June - a dark drama of political intrigue, twisted rom... More about this event
Eid in the SquareEid in the SquareEid al-Fitr is the global Muslim celebration which marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. Eid is the Arabic word meaning festivity, while al-Fitr means conclusion of the fast. Where Christians have Christmas, Muslims have Eid - which gives you an idea of how big the celebrations are. It's certainly a major event in London - and since 211th August 2013Sunday 11th August 2013
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Eid al-Fitr is the global Muslim celebration which marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. Eid is the Arabic word meaning festivity, while al-Fitr means conclusion of the fast. Where Christians have Christmas, Muslims have Eid - which gives you an idea of how big the celebrations are. It's certainly a major event in London - and since 2... More about this event
Diwali in the SquareDiwali in the SquareKnown as the festival of lights, Diwali has religious significance for Hindus, Sikhs and Jains and is celebrated by many of the capital's South Asian communities. Diwali on the Square gives Londoners a chance to come together and celebrate at a free concert with backing from the Mayor's office. This annually occurring event in Trafalgar Square has 3rd November 2013Sunday 3rd November 2013
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Known as the festival of lights, Diwali has religious significance for Hindus, Sikhs and Jains and is celebrated by many of the capital's South Asian communities. Diwali on the Square gives Londoners a chance to come together and celebrate at a free concert with backing from the Mayor's office. This annually occurring event in Trafalgar Square has ... More about this event
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What's On Today Near Trafalgar Square Schiavone: Jupiter Seducing Callisto: Talk Exhibitions | On 21st May 2013 National Gallery 2 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square A quick insight into one painting....More Canticum Concerts | On 21st May 2013 St Martin-in-the-Fields 2 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square Mark Forkgen conducts Monteverdi's Cantate Dominum, Palestrina's Sicut Cervs, Scarlatti's Stabat Mater, Gabrieli's O Magnum Mysterium,...More Lucy Roberts And James Sherlock Concerts | On 21st May 2013 St Martin-in-the-Fields 2 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square The soprano and her piano accompanist performs Schumann's Lieder Und Gesange Aus 'Wilhelm Meister' and Debussy's Quatre Chansons De Jeunesse....More K-Music Focus Forum Exhibitions | On 21st May 2013 Korean Cultural Centre 2 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square A discussion of musical forms....More  George Catlin: American Indian Portraits Exhibitions | Until 23rd June 2013 National Portrait Gallery 2 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square George Catlin's insightful American Indian Portraits are displayed at the National Portrait Gallery, giving great insight to the indigenous people ...More  The White Horse Exhibitions | Until 5th March 2015 British Council 2 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square Walk down The Mall to Spring Gardens and you'll see a life-size White Horse, a marble and resin sculpture ...More  Man Ray Portraits Exhibitions | Until 27th May 2013 National Portrait Gallery 2 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square Over 150 vintage Man Ray prints, including works never before exhibited in the UK such as studies of the American ...More  The Hothouse Theatre | Until 3rd August 2013 Trafalgar Studios 2 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square Simon Russell Beale and John Simm (currently appearing in BBC TV series The Village) star in Harold Pinter's tragicomedy The ...More  Royal Society of Portrait Painters Exhibition Exhibitions | Until 24th May 2013 Mall Galleries 2 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square The country's leading portrait exhibition, the Royal Society of Portrait Painters Exhibition displays painted and drawn portrait submissions by both ...More  Rock of Ages Theatre | Until 2nd November 2013 Garrick Theatre 3 minutes walk from Trafalgar Square A girl meets a city rocker in a famous Los Angeles rock club, and they fall in love to classic ...More London 2013 The AnnualThe best London events, openings, anniversaries & experiences for 2013, from LondonTown.com Book £10 Tablet FREE 
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