Lights switched on in London’s Piccadilly Circus to mark start of holy month for Muslims - Over 1,500 people attended the event to mark the start of the month of fasting

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, announced the switch on social media. He said: “London’s sensational Ramadan Lights have returned to the West End. “For the next month, the fantastic display will light up this bustling part of our city as a celebration of the holy month of Ramadan and a symbol of our city’s diversity “

For the third year in a row, Ramadan Lights have been installed in central London as part of celebrations for Ramadan, which this year is set to begin in early March.

London's West End has been lit up with thousands of lights to mark the holy month of Ramadan.

For the third year running, London is set to display special Ramadan lights to observe the special month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community in Islam. The ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar,