The moment London's Ramadan lights are switched on. Slide 1 of 4, Festive lighting hung in central London with the wording Happy Ramadan., Happy Ramadan lights are lit up in the West End. Ramadan 2025: Lights switched on in London’s Piccadilly Circus to mark start of holy month for Muslims. Over 1,500 people attended the event to mark the start of the month of fasting Ramadan is almost upon us and to celebrate the holy month London will once again host an array of themed lights in the West End. Marking a time of reflection, prayer, and giving, over Ramadan , Muslims abstain from eating and drinking from sunrise and sundown and engage in forms of worship throughout the day to build a stronger relationship London’s first Iftar Food Trail will offer a series of Halal-friendly dining spots. Attendees can also decorate their own lantern or use an interactive online map to find spaces to pray and break fast. On March 30, once Ramadan has finished, the lights will transition from ‘Happy Ramadan’ to ‘Happy Eid’. As Ramadan comes to an end on 30 March, the lights will shift from wishing Londoners a 'Happy Ramadan' to a 'Happy Eid'. 2025 marks the third year that London has put up Ramadan lights. The holy month of Ramadan is observed by over a million Muslims in London, including Sadiq Khan himself and it involves fasting in the daylight hours for a month. Londoners may remember seeing the first ever Ramadan lights installation last year in Piccadilly Circus, which was ceremoniously switched on by the Mayor of London. For the first time, London's West End has been lit up with 30,000 lights to mark the holy month of Ramadan. Coventry Street, which links Leicester Square with Piccadilly, is illuminated with Here is everything you need to know about where to see Ramadan light displays across London this year. On Thursday March 7, the Mayor of London switched on a huge display of 30,000 lights Ramadan Lights are back in London’s West End, with a brand new design from Lantern. From 7th March to 16th April 2024, over 30,000 lights will illuminate the skies between Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square. Part of London's West End was decked out for the first time tonight with lights to celebrate the start of Ramadan. The illuminating idea is run by the non-profit organisation Ramadan Lights The Ramadan lights, with more than 30,000 LED bulbs, will light up London nights from 5 pm to 5 am until March 29. Ramadan is marked by fasting during daylight hours, prayer, reflection, and The West End has once again been decked out with a stunning array of lights to mark the beginning of Ramadan, with a neon purple sign at the centrepiece reading ‘Happy Ramadan’. 🎥 zainab.alkassim via TT The lights above Coventry Street will be switched on from 5pm – 5am every night from 28th February to 29th March, and then on 30th March, the display will change from ‘Happy Ramadan’ to ‘Happy Eid’ and be in place until 6th April. Ramadan lights on display across central London over the Easter weekend has prompted concern over support for other major faiths during important festivals. Lights in Oxford Street and between Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square were switched on earlier this month by London mayor Sadiq Khan. Experience the magic of Ramadan as Coventry Street lights up with over 30,000 LED bulbs, stunning aerial displays, and Vibrant Crazy Neon Signs . Celebrate unity, diversity, and the spirit of Ramadan in London’s West End from February 28 to April 6. Don’t miss the interactive ‘Spread The Light’ display, Iftar Food Trail, and dazzling ‘Happy Eid’ finale! February 28 is predicted to mark the beginning of Ramadan, the month-long festival which commemorates the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. To mark its arrival, the West End will once again be covered by a stunning set of lights, with a neon purple sign at the centrepiece reading ‘Happy Ramadan London’s Ramadan Lights are back, and this year, they’re bigger, brighter, and tastier than ever. Returning for a third year, Ramadan Lights London 2025 will once again transform the West End into a dazzling display of faith, culture, and unity. But this year, there’s more than just the stunning aerial light installation. Expect a brand-new [] Wishing everyone preparing for Ramadan in London and around the world a blessed month ☪️ #Ramadan #Ramadan2025 #RamadanMubarak #Ramzan #London #RamadanLights are now on in #London’s West End. The lights, which were installed in collaboration with the Aziz Foundation and the London City Council, feature the words "Happy Ramadan" in lights. Before the Ramadan lights were switched on, London children held a lantern procession down the street. The procession was part of the "Ramazan Kandilleri" project organized by schools. For the third year running, Ramadan Lights have been installed in central London. Organised by the Aziz Foundation, the lights were switched on by the Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, on Wednesday
Articles and news, personal stories, interviews with experts.
Photos from events, contest for the best costume, videos from master classes.
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |