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Londoners are enjoying a special treat as the city lights up in honour of the British Muslims and in celebration of the Ramadan season. Ramadan runs from the evening of Sunday, March 10 until Tuesday, April 9. To mark the 2024 celebrations, some areas across the city of London will be lit up.

Mayor Sadiq Khan was joined by actor Adil Ray and Rahima Aziz from the Aziz Foundation in the switching-on of London’s Ramadan 2024 lights. The project funded by the Aziz Foundation and entitled ‘Sundial’, represents the transition between dawn and dusk during Ramadhan. They switched on a huge display of 30,000 lights that illuminate the streets from Piccadilly Circus all along Coventry Street to Leicester Square until April 16. Currently, the decorations say ‘Happy Ramadan’, but this will change to ‘Happy Eid’ once those festivities come around. 

On X, (formerly Twitter) Mayor Sadiq Khan said: ‘Ramadan Lights are on! Fantastic to see so many Londoners and visitors welcome the return of this spectacular display to the West End. I was honoured to be invited to be part of the switch-on for a second year.’

Building on the central London display, there’s also a brand-new Ramadan display at Nutford Place, until Wednesday, April 10. The first sighting of the new crescent moon is what marks the beginning of Ramadan, and the display will be emblazoned with ‘Ramadan Mubarak’, symbolizing blessings and goodwill. 

Many British Muslims and London residents took to Twitter to express their joy at the beautiful display of the lights. One user, Bushra Shaikh said, Amazing evening switching on #Ramadan lights in Picadilly Circus with @AzizFndn @MayorofLondon London looks spectacular. We are a rich multi-faith, multi-diverse community made up of wonderful people! 

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The Aziz Foundation on their page said, The Aziz Foundation Team wishes you a very Happy Ramadan. May the divine month bring you and your loved ones an abundance of blessings. Come visit the lights, they are located on Coventry Street, Piccadilly Circus.