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In Frankfurt, Ramadan is celebrated with special lighting.
It is intended to be a sign of hope in times of crisis and war.
Frankfurt – The city of Frankfurt is preparing for Ramadan: Festive lighting will be installed in parts of the city center, especially in the popular “Freßgass”, a pedestrian zone in the city.
The Muslim fasting month of Ramadan begins on Sunday, March 10th, and the Main metropolis is celebrating this occasion for the first time with a special illumination on Große Bockenheimer Straße, also known as “Freßgass”.
The lighting consists of crescent moons, stars, Fanoos lanterns and the words “Happy Ramadan,” the city government announced.
This is the implementation of a resolution by the city council from 2023 on Ramadan lighting.
Tourismus+Congress GmbH Frankfurt am Main (TCF) and the Office for Multicultural Affairs were commissioned with the implementation and are receiving support from the Freßgass interest group.
“Happy Ramadan” is written on a lettering that hangs above a pedestrian zone in Frankfurt.
The city of Frankfurt had the lighting hung to mark the upcoming Ramadan.
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“Sign for peace and humanity”: Frankfurt relies on Ramadan lighting
The Ramadan lighting in Frankfurt is a “sign of peace and humanity”.
“Ramadan is a time when people reflect on what is really important in life: something to eat, a roof over their heads and the peaceful security of being in a community with family, friends and neighbors.
These are the cornerstones of human coexistence, as taught in all religions.
I am pleased that these signs of peace from Ramadan are visible and lived in our Frankfurt,” said Frankfurt City Councilor Hilime Arslaner.
The mayor of Frankfurt, Nargess Eskandari-Grünberg, sees the Ramadan lighting in the center of the Main metropolis as a symbol “for the peaceful coexistence of all people in Frankfurt.
It sets an example for peace and humanity and against exclusion and hatred." They are "lights of togetherness, against reservations, against discrimination, against anti-Muslim racism and also against anti-Semitism." In times of crises and wars, this lighting is a "sign of Hope for all people and strengthens cohesion in our diverse urban society.”
According to
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the costs for Ramadan lighting amount to between 50,000 and 100,000 euros.
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