Seattle illuminated some of its most iconic landmarks in green and gold on the evenings of March 19 and 20 in honor of Eid Al-Fitr, the Muslim holiday marking the end of Ramadan, marking the first time in the city’s history that the skyline has been lit to celebrate the holiday.
In partnership with Visit Seattle, the initiative lit up T-Mobile Park, Seattle Convention Center Arch, Lumen Field, The Great Wheel, Courtyard Seattle Downtown Lake Union, The Westin Seattle, and Rainier Square Tower. The effort was led by Atuiqe, a Seattle-based, Black-owned event management company, alongside Visit Seattle, the city’s official destination organization. Atuiqe also owns and operates Muz Fest, the Pacific Northwest’s premier Muslim cultural festival, which draws over 5,000 attendees annually.
“For as long as I can remember, Eid in Seattle has been something we celebrated within our own walls. This moment changes that. Seeing these iconic landmarks light up for Eid tells every Muslim in Seattle that you belong here. Seattle sees you,” said Abubakr Abdulkadir-Atuiqe, CEO of Atuiqe.
The lighting comes at a significant moment statewide. Earlier this year, Governor Bob Ferguson signed legislation making Washington the first state in the nation to officially recognize Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha as state holidays. The legislation was championed by Rep. Osman Salahuddin, D-Redmond, Washington’s first Muslim state representative, and Sen. Yasmin Trudeau.
The illumination of Seattle’s skyline represents a visible acknowledgment of the city’s Muslim community and marks a shift toward public recognition of Islamic holidays in the same way other religious observances have been celebrated through landmark lighting. The green and gold colors are traditionally associated with Islamic culture and are commonly used during Eid celebrations.
Eid Al-Fitr marks the conclusion of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, prayer, and reflection. The holiday typically involves community prayers, festive meals, charitable giving, and gatherings with family and friends. For many Muslims in Seattle, seeing the city’s skyline lit in recognition of their faith represents a meaningful step toward inclusion in the broader civic culture.
Picture credit: @muzfestsea / @Atuiqe x @Visit Seattle. photographer
