‘There’s room for everyone’: London mayor shares festive photos from Iftar to Diwali

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London Mayor Sadiq Khan shared pictures of a large open-air Iftar celebration in Trafalgar Square on Tuesday, highlighting the diversity and unity of the city during the final week of Ramadan.Posting pictures of celebrations including Easter, Diwali, Vaisakhi and Chanukah, she wrote, “Here’s Iftar at Trafalgar Square. And here’s Easter, Diwali, Vaisakhi and Chanukah. London is and always will be a place for everyone. #UnityOverDivisionThe gathering was part of the Ramadan Tent Project’s Open Iftar event, which saw around 3,000 people attend the closing ceremony of Ramadan Festival 2026 in Trafalgar Square. Ramzan is about to end and this event sees people from different communities come together for a shared meal. It is considered one of the largest open Iftar gatherings in the Western world. Open Iftar events, launched in 2013, are held in several locations across the UK. This year, events also took place at venues including AFC Wimbledon and Horizon 22 in London.The evening included speeches from community leaders and public figures as well as recitation of the Quran and a nasheed performance followed by food.The gathering focused on themes of unity, inclusion and shared community experience, with organizers saying the initiative welcomes people regardless of faith or background.

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