Liverpool’s Most Blessed Nights

Al Barakeh owner Joe Haddad said it had been great to see the community getting together.

“It’s fantastic to see something lively happening in Liverpool – it’s been great for everyone.

More than 200,000 have enjoyed the sights, sounds and delicious smells of a middle eastern bazaar without leaving home.

Turkish coffee made in the traditional way using hot sand to warm the ingredients, arrays of cakes in rainbow colours and popular middle eastern dishes like knafeh, chargrilled plates and camel burgers.

With daylight savings over, nightfall comes earlier to the mall, highlighting the dazzling array of strategic lighting against a darkened sky.

It enhances the exotic atmosphere and make attending even more of an experience.

This year’s celebration breaked the attendance record of more than 150,000 that attended last year.

This year’s attendance is bigger with more stalls, more glamour and more attractions on show.

“Last year was terrific. This year is even better,” said Liverpool mayor Ned Mannoun.

“People are really enjoying Most Blessed Nights.

“The food is just fabulous and authentic.”