Zuckerfest am Hermannplatz

Three Days of Eid in Berlin-Neukölln

Eid al-Fitr — known as “Şeker Bayramı” in Turkish and “Sugar Feast” in German — marks the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan and is the second most important Islamic festival after Eid al-Adha. While Eid is traditionally celebrated within families and mosques in Berlin, a large public city festival has been held for several years on Hermannplatz in the Neukölln district, initiated by Jüttner Entertainment and supported by the district administration.

What You'll Find at Hermannplatz

• Amusement Rides: Bungee trampoline, giant slide, children's carousel
• Games: Duck fishing, archery, shooting gallery
• Food Stalls: Turkish, Arabic, Lebanese, and Kurdish specialties — Pide, Lahmacun, Baklava, Künefe, tea, alongside classic festival fare like Bratwurst and crêpes
• Stage with live music, dance, and hosting
• Completely free admission

Hermannplatz and Neukölln

Hermannplatz marks the border between the districts of Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg and Neukölln, situated in the Neukölln (Nord) locality. The area around the square is concentrated with Turkish, Arabic, and Kurdish shops, eateries, and bakeries — one of Berlin's most densely migrant-influenced commercial landscapes. The Karstadt department store on the square is an architectural landmark. Hermannplatz is therefore the logical location for the festival: it's where many Berliners who celebrate Eid privately live and work, and it's where the festival becomes publicly visible.

Character of the Festival

Unlike religious Eid prayers in mosques, the Zuckerfest am Hermannplatz is a secular city festival with a cultural connection. It is aimed at families, children, and all Berliners — religious affiliation plays no role. Those who celebrate Eid will find community here; those who are unfamiliar with it will find a good opportunity for a first encounter with the most significant Islamic festival tradition.