Sir Sadiq Khan declared the “power of being Muslim” as 1000’s gathered in Trafalgar Square for what he known as the biggest iftar in the Western world. Addressing the crowd breaking their Ramadan quick, the mayor praised attendees and pushed again in opposition to perceived threats.
London Mayor Sir Sadiq mentioned: “We see the forces of division and darkness pitting communities against each other, trying to cower us and scare us to be less Muslim, to be less Islamic.” He added: “We’ve shown during this month of Ramadan the power of being a Muslim. The joy of being British.”
Sir Sadiq, who was knighted for public service, claimed the Open Iftar occasion—organised by the Ramadan Tent Project—surpassed all others in the West.
He advised the meeting: “We have tonight… not just the biggest iftar taking place in London, not just the biggest iftar in Europe… but the biggest iftar in Western world.”
The mayor highlighted interfaith participation, noting he met Christians, Jews, Hindus, Sikhs, and atheists sharing the meal in the iconic sq.. Sir Sadiq praised the “multi-cultural allyship” from different faiths, acknowledging it was “difficult to be a Muslim in 2026.”
He additionally celebrated London’s Ramadan lights—now of their fourth yr—as a defiant image in opposition to critics.
Sir Sadiq mentioned: “There were Islamophobes and people denigrating London. But I’m really pleased… for four years, we’ve had lights celebrating Ramadan in the heart of our city.”
The Ramadan Tent Project, based in 2013 by SOAS University college students, promotes neighborhood via open iftars welcoming the susceptible, homeless, and all faiths. Last yr, its UK occasions drew over a million attendees.
This yr’s programme featured venues together with Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the National Gallery, and websites past London such as Glasgow City Chambers and Bradford Live.
The Trafalgar Square gathering capped a collection of high-profile iftars held from February 20 to March 16, underscoring London’s embrace of its various Muslim neighborhood amid ongoing debates over integration and id.
