Online Desk: UK’s Network Rail found itself at the center of a public debate after a sign displaying an Islamic message for Ramadan was posted at London King’s Cross station and subsequently removed.

The message, intended to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan, drew both criticism and praise from passengers who shared their views on social media, according to BBC reports.

Network Rail clarified that the message was inadvertently displayed on the main train departure board, which is traditionally reserved for train schedules and information.

Network Rail said it is investigating the oversight, particularly why standard celebratory messages for Ramadan were not utilized.

“We celebrate all the major religious festivals, from Christmas to Ramadan, at King’s Cross to mirror the diverse backgrounds of both our passengers and employees,” a spokesperson for Network Rail explained to BBC.

The spokesperson added, “Our main departure board should be reserved for train information and our general Ramadan celebratory messages weren’t used for some reason, which we’re looking into.”

The issue has been resolved, with Network Rail confirming that the appropriate corrections have been made.

The display sparked controversy on the social media platform X, where some users criticized the decision to post the passage. Humanists UK expressed its disapproval, stating that public rail stations should not promote religious messages urging “sinners” to repent. The organization announced plans to contact the transport secretary to voice their concerns, labeling the incident as “obviously inappropriate and profoundly misjudged.”

Conversely, the message received accolades from some quarters for highlighting the spirit of Ramadan in a public space. The Islam Channel lauded the initiative on X, commenting on “The beauty of Ramadan in unexpected places” and acknowledging the reminder of the holy month’s blessings and wisdom provided by the hadith displayed at King’s Cross station.