Ramadan lights switched on in London - in pictures

  • Ramadan lights are lit to celebrate the coming start of the holy month at Piccadilly Circus, London, on March 7. AP
    Ramadan lights are lit to celebrate the coming start of the holy month at Piccadilly Circus, London, on March 7. AP
  • The light installations for Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, which is expected to start on March 10 or 11. AP
    The light installations for Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, which is expected to start on March 10 or 11. AP
  • This Ramadan is the ninth month of the year 1445 in the Hijri, or Muslim, calendar. AP
    This Ramadan is the ninth month of the year 1445 in the Hijri, or Muslim, calendar. AP
  • The Ramadan lights in Piccadilly Circus. AP
    The Ramadan lights in Piccadilly Circus. AP
  • Best wishes in London for the start of Islam's holiest month. AP
    Best wishes in London for the start of Islam's holiest month. AP
  • Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, helps to put on the lights in the city centre. Reuters
    Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, helps to put on the lights in the city centre. Reuters
  • Mr Khan celebrates as the lights count down to the start of the holy month. Reuters
    Mr Khan celebrates as the lights count down to the start of the holy month. Reuters
  • Mr Khan speaks at the lighting ceremony. Reuters
    Mr Khan speaks at the lighting ceremony. Reuters