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 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 West End has been lit up with thousands of lights to mark the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan lights switched on in London's Piccadilly Circus. 1 day ago. Ramadan. London. Share. The spectacular Ramadan lights illuminated Central London for the third year in a row from last night (Wednesday, February 27). Coventry Street is now covered in a stunning display for the next month in celebration of the holy month for Muslims. Each year Muslims spend the month of Ramadan fasting Sadiq Khan turned on London's first Ramadan lights in 2023. Between Friday 28 February-Sunday 6 April 2025, a dazzling display of over 30,000 LED bulbs, inspired by Islamic geometric patterns and 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. 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 that London mayor Sadiq Khan switched on the British capital's lights to mark Ramadan on Thursday evening. British actor Adil Ray and Rahima Aziz from the Aziz Foundation also attended the switching-on ceremony for the array of lights that adorn Coventry Street near Piccadilly Circus in central London. Lights marking Ramadan have been switched on in London's West End. It was the second year that central London has been adorned in lights for the Muslim holy month. The idea came from 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 The start of Ramadan 2025 was celebrated with lights being switched at London’s Piccadilly Circus on Wednesday (26 February). Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, Good Morning Britain presenter Adil Ray For the third year running, London is set to display special Ramadan lights to observe the special month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community in Islam. The ninth month of the Islamic lunar Here's our roundup of the big Ramadan and Eid events taking place in London this year. Ramadan lights, West End The West End's Ramadan lights are back for a third year. Image: Aziz Foundation Organised by non-profit organisation Ramadan Lights UK, the initiative is run on donations from the members of the public. The brain behind the project, Aisha Desai, Head of Community of Algbra, said this was an extension of her initial Ramadan lights campaign launched three years ago. 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! For the first time ever, London's Piccadilly Circus has been lit up with Ramadan lights to welcome the Islamic holy month of fasting. Mayor Sadiq Khan switched on the display to mark the occasion For the third year running, London is set to display special Ramadan lights to observe the special month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community in Islam. The ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, Ramadan is taking place from 28 February to 30 March 2025, culminating with Eid – so make sure you see these glittering displays before then. Ramadan lights will be on display in London’s West End over the Easter Weekend. The holy month - the most significant in the Islamic calendar - is being celebrated with lights in Oxford Street 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. 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
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