Overview

• The Berlin Green Party has submitted a parliamentary proposal to introduce Ramadan festive lighting at prominent locations starting in 2026.
• Key sites identified for illumination include Kurfürstendamm, Unter den Linden, Friedrichstraße, and Potsdamer Platz.
• The proposal seeks to combat rising Islamophobia and ensure equal recognition of Islamic celebrations alongside other religious festivals.
• Funding for the project is planned through tourism budgets and private sponsorship, avoiding reliance on public funds.
• Berlin follows the example of cities like Frankfurt, Cologne, and Munich, which have already implemented Ramadan lighting projects in recent years.