UK: Sadiq Khan boasts the 'power of being Muslim' as London hosts 'the West's biggest iftar'

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Sir Sadiq Khan speaks at the event (Image: TOLGA AKMEN/EPA/Shutterstock)
Sir Sadiq Khan declared the "power of being Muslim" as thousands gathered in Trafalgar Square for what he called the biggest iftar in the Western world. Addressing the crowd breaking their Ramadan fast, the mayor praised attendees and pushed back against perceived threats.



London Mayor Sir Sadiq said: "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 event—organised by the Ramadan Tent Project—surpassed all others in the West.
He told the assembly: "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 square. Sir Sadiq praised the "multi-cultural allyship" from other faiths, acknowledging it was "difficult to be a Muslim in 2026."