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London's mayor Sadiq Khan flipped the switch on the first-ever Ramadan display of lights last week. The celebration was the brain-child of Aisha Desai, a young Muslim woman who wanted to bring 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. Ramadan themed lights will take over London’s Coventry Street which is just off the capital’s famous Piccadilly Circus. Across the street will be illuminations made up of over 30,000 LED bulbs with 2025 marking the third year the spot has welcomed celebrations. The West End is enjoying its first official Ramadan street lights. The Coventry Street illuminations were switched on by Mayor of London Sadiq Kahn — himself a Muslim — on 22 March, ahead of This year will be the third annual display of Ramadan lights in London, and will light up gloomy London nights from February 28 until March 29, 5pm to 5am. The display is apparently inspired by RAMADAN LIGHTS LONDON. From 28th February - 6th April 2025, we will once again illuminate the West End with a spectacular, free aerial display - now enhanced with exciting new experiences as part of this year's family friendly programme. Where can I go to see the Ramadan Lights? The Ramadan Lights will hang above Coventry Street near Leicester Square. The best spot to get photos is at either end of the street, where you can capture the whole lights exhibit. Happy Ramadan lights will hang on Coventry Street between Piccadilly Circus to Leicester Square, until Friday 21 April 2023. Today walk from Green Pak station, Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Ramadan lights were installed in London’s West End for the first time ever to celebrate the beginning of the holy month. The installation comprising 30,000 sustainable lights was switched on by London Mayor Sadiq Khan. It is the first time a European capital city has presented such a display for the festival. “Aisha’s ‘Ramadan Lights UK’ initiative, which seeks to bring the spirit of Ramadan to communities through light art installations, has been tremendously successful, with last year’s efforts On Thursday March 7, the Mayor of London switched on a huge display of 30,000 lights that illuminate the streets from Piccadilly Circus all the along Coventry Street to Leicester Square until London's West End has been lit up to celebrate the beginning of Ramadan. For the first time, Coventry Street, which joins Piccadilly and Leicester Square, has been The display features over 300,000 low-energy LED lights, bringing 45 magical spirits to life. The display has grown throughout the years and you will also now find the spirits on St. James as well as Piccadilly - leading toward the iconic Fortnum & Mason who have gone ALL OUT for Christmas this year, too! The commercialism aspect can feel problematic, yet in a city like London, where the Muslim population is significant, initiatives like the Ramadan lights on Regent Street celebrate our identity and faith. It’s a moment of visibility we’ve long sought." Pre-Ramadan Events and Activities to Get Involved In Oxford Street, Europe’s busiest shopping street, will be illuminated with a dazzling display of 30,000 sustainable lights to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. This year marks a special celebration – the 70th anniversary of Regent Street’s Christmas lights! Since they first lit up the street in 1954, these lights have become an essential part of London’s holiday season, sparking joy for millions and setting the stage for festive displays across the city. Your options are unlimited! We can create a completely bespoke design or you can choose from our existing range of Ramadan lighting products. The options include stunning cross street illuminations, ground features, selfie spots, string lights, pole mounts and crossings, If you want to say Happy Ramadan, there is no better way to celebrate than with illuminated lighting. We install displays in places like Regent Street, Bond Street, Edinburgh Airport and other major cities. We consider festive lighting to play a key role in the wider cultural calendar of the UK. The project demonstrated the potential of lighting and placemaking to promote cultural awareness, enhance community spirit, and support local Regent Street's Christmas lights are world-famous. Known as The Spirit of Christmas, the annual installation features 45 angels made up of 300,000 LED lights and has been around since 1954. The lights have officially been switched on this year, and will be there until January 3.
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