Photos: London lights up with first ever Ramadan decorations

The lights read Happy Ramadan, with glittering moons and stars to match

Published: March 22, 2023 14:29 Compiled by Devadasan K P, Chief Visual Editor

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The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, switches on the first-ever Ramadan lights installation at Piccadilly Circus on the eve of the first day of Ramadan in London, Britain. Image Credit: REUTERS

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First-ever Ramadan lights at Piccadilly Circus in London, Britain. 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. Image Credit: REUTERS

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A woman stops to take a photo of the first-ever Ramadan lights installation at Piccadilly Circus on the eve of the first day of Ramadan in London, Britain. Image Credit: REUTERS

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The non-profit organisation, Ramadan Lights UK, led the initiative, which rallied to set up the display through public donations. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Women stop to photograph the first ever Ramadan lights installation at Piccadilly Circus. The famous district of the UK capital has been decked out with fanoos lanterns and lights in the shape of crescent moons and stars, with the words “Happy Ramadan” erected on Coventry Street between Piccadilly and Leicester Square, to usher in the start of the holy month. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Events are being held throughout the month across London. Image Credit: REUTERS

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