A celebration of Eid will mark the end of Ramadan in Gravesend.

Gravesham council in conjunction with the Kent Equality Cohesion Council and the Gravesham & Dartford Muslim Association, is planning a community event in Community Square, Gravesend, from 2pm to 4.30pm, today (Saturday).

Eid is the festival of breaking the feast, marking the end of Ramadan.

The celebration will focus on promoting a better understanding of Islam and will include activities for families and the sharing of free food.

Cabinet Member for community development, Cllr Gurjit Bains, said: “We hope communities of all faiths will come out and join this celebration.

“We have a very diverse community here in Gravesham and cohesion and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do.

“Events like the Eid celebration will help to further build upon the positive links the borough has with our vibrant communities.”

"In light of the recent terrorist atrocities I think it is more important than ever for all communities to stand together and be united," - Gurvinder Sandher

Gurvinder Sandher, from the Kent Equality Cohesion Council, added: “I am proud to be involved in organising a number of events in the borough.

“All of these events at their core are about providing opportunities for communities to come together and celebrate all that unites us as citizens of the borough and the country.

“The Eid celebrations are no exception and in light of the recent terrorist atrocities I think it is more important than ever for all communities to stand together and be united and say that these attacks will not affect our way of life and the positive community relations that exist in Gravesham.

“We have a good fun day planned and there will be donations of free food and drink for all those who attend regardless of faith, so I would urge as many people as possible to come and join us on Community Square.”