With the Ramadan lights over London’s West End having just been illuminated last week, another tranquil display of Ramadan well-wishes has arrived in London. Over in Marble Arch, Edgware Road’s Ramadan lights display has returned – after debuting last year – and it’s a stunning, heart-warming sight.
Last Friday marked the start of Ramadan (February 28), and London is lighting up to celebrate. Adding to London’s twinkling displays is an illuminated crescent moon at Edgware Road’s Nutford Place. The Ramadan lights display is also interactive, with a walkthrough aspect to it that makes for a great photo opportunity.
The Ramadan lights
Standing 2.9 metres tall, it’s an impressive display, lit up with warm white LED lights and gold insets. The display also features a message of blessings and goodwill: “Ramadan Mubarak”. Lighting up every day from 6am – 11pm, the display will be in place throughout the month of Ramadan, until Sunday, March 30.
The Marble Arch London BID (Business Improvement District) partnered with The Portman Estate to bring the display to Edgware Road and celebrate the area’s diversity. Edgware Road is a common gathering place for those celebrating Ramadan, as families and friends gather to break their fast or celebrate Eil al-Fitr. The area boasts everything from “Lebanese and Turkish cuisine to Iraqi, Egyptian and Indian fare”.
Said Simon Loomes, Strategic Projects Director at The Portman Estate:
“We are proud to have once again partnered with Marble Arch London BID to bring the Ramadan lights back to Edgware Road. This stunning display not only enhances the vibrant atmosphere of the area but also celebrates the rich cultural diversity that makes our community so special. We so look forward to seeing families and friends come together to create cherished memories during this festive time.”
More than Ramadan light displays
The illuminated crescent moon isn’t the first impressive display to land in Marble Arch. The Marble Arch London BID also funds the Edgware Road Christmas lights each year, and in 2023 a 16-foot replica of the St Edward’s Crown landed in the area to commemorate the coronation of King Charles III.
📍 You can find the Ramadan lights display at Nutford Place, W1H 5HA. The nearest stations are Marble Arch and Edgware Road.