EID BY THE RIVER
Celebrating Eid Al Adha, the festival of sacrifice.
SUNDAY 8 JUNE 2025
12:00 - 18:00
The London Bridge Islamic Centre
Presents
Eid by The River.
Eid Al Adha is the second of the two main festivals in Islam alongside Eid al-Fitr. It falls on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijja, the twelfth and final month of the Islamic calendar.
The event honours the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God's command.
Eid means 'festival', 'celebration', 'feast day', or 'holiday' and the words al aḍḥā mean 'the sacrifice' (animal sacrifice), 'the offering' - Celebration of the Sacrifice/Offering.
The London Bridge Islamic Centre hosts Eid by the River to celebrate this holy festival and to invite people of all backgrounds, whether Muslim or not, to get to know one another and to share in the values of peace, hope and unity.
The special event will include an array of performances, so come along an enjoy this first Eid by the River full of poetry, nasheed songs, comedy as well as children's and family activities.
Featuring performances from Muslim Belal, Sahra Issa, Ola Labib, Azan Ahmed, Hassen Rasool, Rakaya Fetuga, The SHAAM Group, Fathiya Saleh, Mahdi Musiqi, and more!
All Day
Sahra Issa (Master of Ceremonies)
A local musllim, born and raised in London. Sahra is a representative of the London Bridge Islamic Centre and will be our Host and Master of Ceremonies for the first Eid by the River
13:00 - 13:15
Hassen Rasool
Hassen Rasool is most popularly known for his emotive and powerful recitations of the majestic arabic Quran.
At Eid by the River he will be making the Call to Prayer for Dhuhur Prayer and will recite a number of powerful Quranic verses with his beautiful and melodic voice.
For more info check out: www.hassenrasool.com
13:15 - 14:00
Muslim Belal
Muslim Belal (Ashley Anthony Chin), is an English actor, screenwriter, spoken word poet and rapper.
At Eid by the River, he will be performing a number of his impactful and inspiring spoken word poems.
For more info check out: https://www.instagram.com/ashleybelalchin/?hl=en
14:00 - 14:30
Mahdi Musiqi
Mahdi Musiqi is a London based Nasheed artist of Iranian heritage.
At Eid by the River he will be performing a number of melodic (Vocals only) songs in Arabic, English and Farsi.
For more info check out: https://www.instagram.com/mahdimusiqi/
14:30 - 15:00
Rakaya Fetuga
Rakaya Esime Fetuga is a poet and creative writer from London. Her work joins conversations on faith, women, heritage and identity.
At Eid by the River Rakaya will be performing a number of her powerful poems.
For more info check out: https://www.instagram.com/rakayaesime/?hl=en
15:00 - 15:20
Ola Labib
Influential pioneer Ola Labib is one of the fastest rising names in British comedy.
Best known for her infectious charm, edgy comedy material and wry humour, her engaging stories are inspired by both her strict Islamic and traditional African upbringing, citing her father as her biggest comedy hero.
For more info check out: https://utcgroup.co.uk/talent/ola-labib
15:20 - 16:00
The SHAAM Group
SHAAM are one of the leading exponents of nasheeds – Islamic songs in praise of Allah SWT and His Prophet Muhammad (Peace & blessings of Allah be upon Him) – singing in English, Arabic and Urdu. Based in Birmingham, they are the UK’s leading nasheed group. Thousands of live performances and album sales later, the group’s passion for their sacred art, by the grace of God, remains undimmed.
For more info check out: http://www.shaamgroup.com/
16:00 - 16:30
Deen & Dunya - Azan Ahmed
Azan is an actor, poet & award-winning playwright. He is the founder and lead producer of Deen & Dunya. Previous work at the Globe includes The Tempest.
For more info check out: https://www.instagram.com/azanahmed__/?hl=en
16:30 - 17:00
Fathiya Saleh
Fathiya Saleh is a rising star in the comedy scene, who has been described, by chortle as “an absolute delight”.
Born and raised in North West London to a Somali mother and Yemeni father, Saleh offers her own perspective on topics, exploring identity, family, the absurdities of everyday life and what it’s like being a Muslim girl navigating the world.
For more info check out: https://www.instagram.com/fathiyascomedy/?hl=en
17:00 - 17:30
The SHAAM Group
SHAAM are one of the leading exponents of nasheeds – Islamic songs in praise of Allah SWT and His Prophet Muhammad (Peace & blessings of Allah be upon Him) – singing in English, Arabic and Urdu. Based in Birmingham, they are the UK’s leading nasheed group. Thousands of live performances and album sales later, the group’s passion for their sacred art, by the grace of God, remains undimmed.
For more info check out: http://www.shaamgroup.com/
17:30 - 18:00
Sahra Issa
Our Host and Master of Ceremonies, Sahra Issa will conclude the day with a powerful spoken word performance.