Dear Londoner,

Yesterday, London became the first major European city to put on a fantastic light display to mark Ramadan. These beautiful lights send a powerful statement about who we are as Londoners—we don’t just tolerate or respect our diversity, we cherish it, we celebrate it and we embrace it. It’s one of the main reasons why London is the greatest city in the world.

There’s no doubt Muslim Londoners help to make London what it is: a city that isn’t so much a melting pot as it is an incredible mosaic of different communities—all of whom enrich the life and soul of our city, making us far more than simply the sum of our parts.

This Ramadan, Muslim Londoners will extend the hand of friendship and share food and conversation with fellow Londoners of all backgrounds at Iftars across our capital. They will show the true values of Islam, as well as the open and inclusive spirit that defines our city.

These actions will shine bright, like the Ramadan lights, beyond the West End and to the rest of the world.

At the end of the holy month, I’m looking forward to welcoming Londoners and visitors to Trafalgar Square for our annual festival to celebrate Eid. I hope to see you there.

I want to wish a joyful and blessed Ramadan to Muslims in London and beyond. From my family to yours, Ramadan Mubarak.

Best wishes,

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan

These actions will shine bright, like the Ramadan lights, beyond the West End and to the rest of the world.