Ramadan Lights Again Decorate London, Mayor Sadiq Khan: Against All Forms Of Hate

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan during the lighting of Ramadan Lights 2025. (Twitter/@SadiqKhan)

JAKARTA - Ramadan Lights is back in London, England to enliven the Holy Month of Ramadan 1446 Hijri or 2025 in the British capital.

The lighting of the lights was symbolically carried out by the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan on Wednesday, marking the third straight time since 2023 Ramadan Lights has graced the Coventry Street area.

"The stunning Ramadan light in London has returned to West End!" Mayor Sadiq Khan tweeted on Twitter, as quoted on February 27.

"Over the next month, this stunning show will illuminate the heart of our vibrant city, celebrate the Holy Month of Ramadan and showcase the rich diversity of London," he continued.

A total of more than 30,000 LED lights will illuminate the nights in the area during the month of Ramadan this time, from 17:00 p.m. to local time until March 29, quoted from Anadolu.

Ramadan Mubarak, wishing all those celebrating a blessed and joyful Ramadan. This is the third year that central London has been adorned in lights to mark the holy month of Ramadan🌙 See London’s celebratory lights on Coventry Street until 29th March.#LetsDoLondon #VisitLondon pic.twitter.com/fqJdRDzMIZ

— Visit London (@visitlondon) February 27, 2025

Ramadan Mubarak, wishing all those celebrations a blessed and happy Ramadan. This is the third year that central London has been announced in light to mark the holy month of Ramadan See London s celebratory lights on Coventry Street until 29th March. # Let'sLondon #VisitLondon pic.twitter.com/fqRDMIZ

The inauguration of Ramadan Lights funded by the Aziz Foundation was jointly carried out by Mayor Sadiq Khan, Fair Ray presenter and radio broadcaster Yasser Ranjiha, Independent.

The re-ignition of Ramadan Lights, as well as previously King Charles III and Queen Camilla helped pack dates and biryani rice for iftar donations at a restaurant in Soho, after last year there was an increase in Islamophobic hate crimes and riots in Southport.

This was done at a tense time for the Muslim community, which has been affected by rising Islamophobic hate crimes and also riots in Southport.

"Against all forms of hatred, we shine brightly as a beacon of hope. We not only tolerate differences, we respect, embrace and celebrate differences," the mayor of London said at the inauguration.

In addition to Ramadan Lights, which can be found at Coventry Street near Leicester Square, there is a smaller installation that tourists and visitors can visit in the corner near the statue of Mary Poppins.

These lights will be displayed until Eid al-Fitr, where these lights will change to mark the celebration.

In addition, there is also a Iftar Trail that has been held, which provides discounts for Londoners at several restaurants and street outlets around the city.