London’s West End lit up for Ramadan for first time ever
Mayor Sadiq Khan switched on the London’s first ever celebratory lights, in Piccadilly Circus.

London’s West End lit up for Ramadan for the first time ever!
West End has been decorated with 30,000 lights to mark the holy month of Ramadan.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, switched on the lights on Wednesday evening installed at Coventry Street, which links Leicester Square with Piccadilly, featuring illuminated “Happy Ramadan”.
The special Ramadan display has been organised by Aisha Desai, who began the project three years ago.
Tonight we welcome the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan ☪️
I want to thank London’s Muslims, not only for your enormous contribution to our city, but for showcasing London’s caring and compassionate values.
From my family to yours: Ramadan Mubarak. #RamadanMubarak pic.twitter.com/GXXHcMyhe0
— Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan (@MayorofLondon) March 22, 2023
UK: Mayor Sadiq Khan has switched on the London’s first ever celebratory #Ramzan2023 lights, in Piccadilly Circus.
It is the first time a European city has seen such a grand display for the festival, with the installation featuring 30,000 sustainable lights. pic.twitter.com/SPKXF7xuU3
— Megh Updates 🚨™ (@MeghUpdates) March 22, 2023
Twitter timeline is filled with scenes from London’s Piccadilly Circus.
Last night London’s Ramadan Lights lit up to celebrate the beginning of the Holy Month, with London's Muslim community gathering round to mark the occasion and Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, pushing the button to switch the lights on 🌙 pic.twitter.com/Z5iZJ0yYf3
— Middle East Eye (@MiddleEastEye) March 22, 2023
For the first time ever the West End is being lit up by a beautiful display of lights to mark the holy month of Ramadan ☪️✨
It was an honour to switch them on officially this evening ahead of the start of Ramadan. pic.twitter.com/t6gXpwAxiE
— Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan (@MayorofLondon) March 21, 2023
“Happy Ramadan” lights up London’s Piccadilly Circus for the first time ever. 🌙#Ramadan pic.twitter.com/drAHTuppTG
— Muslim (@Muslim) March 22, 2023
https://twitter.com/AllahGreatQuran/status/1638670756824461312
THE LIGHTS ARE ON✨
The Aziz Foundation brings Central London the FIRST EVER Ramadan lights, attached to Aziz Family buildings!
We will lead this for years to come, so make sure to visit & tag us!
Special thank you to Heart of London Business Alliance.
Ramadan Mubarak! pic.twitter.com/06jhOu2L9j— Aziz Foundation (@AzizFndn) March 21, 2023
There’s Ramadan lights in London whatttt 😍 pic.twitter.com/pnTkG3J4Bl
— Ɪ 🇵🇸 (@1ssyx) March 16, 2023
#RamadanMubarak ❤️ pls remember in prayers 🤍🤍🤍
📍 Piccadilly Circus #London lit up with Ramazan Lights for the first time ever ❤️🤍 #Ramadan #رمضان_المبارك pic.twitter.com/G3OLrpMnd8
— Syeda Tuba Anwar (@syedatubaanwar) March 22, 2023
As reported, this year in London, an open Iftar – breaking of the fast – will be held at the Victoria and Albert Museum in South Kensington which has also erected a pop-up mosque and Ramadan pavilion for Muslims and non-Muslims.
Chelsea football club will also hold an open Iftar at the side of the pitch at Stamford Bridge, which is going to be a first for the club and a Premier League stadium.
Wembley Stadium will also hold an Iftar later in the month.