Ramadan

German news outlet Almanya Arabic indicated that the holy month is expected to last a total of 30 days, from March 22 to Friday, April 21. The Islamic calendar ...

Every contribution, however big or small, is valuable for our mission and readers. It is typically celebrated for three days. Muslims commemorate the special night by performing various acts of worship and devotion, including giving charity. Therefore, Islamic months last between 29 and 30 days depending on the moon sighting. The holy month of Ramadan is a time for fasting, prayer, and reflection. While the holy month of Ramadan holds great significance for Muslims, Laylat Al-Qadr is one of the most sacred nights in the Islamic calendar.

Fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam along with the Shahadah (declaration of faith), Salat (prayer), Zakat (charity) and the Hajj ...

- Dhuhr – 1.04pm - Dhuhr – 1.05pm - Dhuhr – 1.06pm - Dhuhr – 1.07pm - Dhuhr – 1.08pm - Dhuhr – 1.09pm - Dhuhr – 1.10pm - Dhuhr – 1.11pm - Dhuhr – 12.12pm There are five main prayers each day: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha. [Quran, is said to have been revealed to Prophet Muhammad by the angel Gabriel]. [The dates of Ramadan move each year](https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/when-ramadan-end-date-eid-al-fitr-2022-moon-sighting-1555524?ico=in-line_link) in the Gregorian calendar used in the Western world.

Ramadan is the first celebration on the Islamic calendar, marked by a month long fasting period.

[Ramadan ](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/ramadan)is determined by the Islamic lunar calendar, which begins with the sighting of the crescent moon. The next four weeks will see Muslims in the city paying regular daily visits to their local mosques to pray and mark the sacred month as a community. [Ramadan ](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/ramadan), one of the Islamic faith’s biggest observances, is set to take place from this week. All elements enable those belonging to the faith to achieve greater taqwa (consciousness of God). Fasting is viewed as a significant element of Ramadan, because it enables Muslims to empathise with and help the less fortunate. ‘Ramadan Mubarak’ and ‘Ramadan Kareem’ are common greetings exchanged in the period, wishing the recipient a blessed and generous month. [preparing for the holy month via a free health event that took place at the beginning of March](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/leicesters-muslim-community-getting-ramadan-8167445). [ online here ](https://data.reachplc.com/223464677601358). The other pillars include Shahada (a declaration of Faith), Salah (prayers), Zakat (charity) and Hajj (pilgrimage). [ Not-your-average-teen musician writes faith-based songs and 'spreads the message of serenity'](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/not-your-average-teen-musician-8201919) [Muslims ](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/muslim-communities)all over the world - and here in Leicestershire - will dedicate themselves to fasting between sunset and sunrise, paying regular visits to the mosque to pray, and giving to charity. The holy month is expected to commence on Wednesday, March 8 but may fall on Thursday, March 9, depending on the sighting of the moon.

Officials in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates will be looking for the first crescent of the March new moon.

Fitness expert shares rules for exercise while fasting](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/health/can-you-work-out-ramadan-26488450) [Ramadan chocolate calendars are back for 2023 to mark the countdown to Eid](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/ramadan-chocolate-calendars-back-2023-26003000) In Pakistan, authorities will instead be waiting to look for the moon on Wednesday, March 22. Islamic months last for 29 or 30 days, depending on when the moon is sighted. So if the moon isn't seen in the Middle East tomorrow, officials would then announce that the current month of Shaban is to continue for one more day and that Ramadan will start on Thursday, March 23. Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court has also asked people to look for the moon on Tuesday. Dubai-based newspaper Khaleej Times says officials in the United Arab Emirates will be looking for the crescent on Tuesday. Dates can vary in different locations, partly because of moon visibility. Moon-sighting experts in the United Arab Emirates and in Saudi Arabia say they will be trying to sight the first faint crescent of the new moon that determines the start of the holy month. Others in the UK will be looking for the moon locally or following news from the nearest Islamic nation, Morocco. In this case, people may follow Saudi Arabia, Morocco, or This then provides visual confirmation as well as fulfilling the spiritual experience of seeing the crescent in the skies. The country's national calendar drawn up in advance so the Government can plan events and holidays has already predicted Ramadan to start on March 23.

Over this time, an environmental campaigner from Fishponds hopes that Muslims across the country can use their Islamic beliefs to consider how to better care ...

For this, it is common practice to use plastic knives, forks, spoons, plates, cups and water bottles to feed congregants as they break their daily fast. [‘For me, Ramadan is a time to slow down and reconnect with my own humanity’](https://www.bristol247.com/opinion/your-say/for-me-ramadan-is-a-time-to-slow-down-and-reconnect-with-my-own-humanity/) [‘Special moment’ as Grand Iftar returns to St Mark’s Road](https://www.bristol247.com/news-and-features/news/special-moment-as-grand-iftar-returns-to-st-marks-road/) [Meet the man urging mouses to go plastic-free over Ramadan](https://www.bristol247.com/news-and-features/news/meet-the-man-urging-mosques-to-go-plastic-free-over-ramadan/) Days will be spent abstaining from food and drink and nights passed in prayer and contemplation, ending on April 21. “Ramadan is a time when Muslims are reconsidering their individual place in the world along with their responsibility to the planet, each other and our fellow global inhabitants. “We’re working to get all mosques involved in the campaign and to say no to single-use plastic,” said Talukdar. [Ramadan](https://www.bristol247.com/tag/ramadan/) set to begin on Wednesday, Muslims all over the world are preparing to start a month-long observance.

By the end of the week, Muslims households across Lancashire will be well into the first seven days of Ramadan. The holy month in the Islamic calendar will ...

Several partner organisations, including the Preston United Youth Development Programme, [Preston City Council](https://www.lancs.live/all-about/preston-city-council), Preston North End Football Club and the EFL will host the event. Throughout the month of Ramadan, volunteers will be offering Iftaar meals (meals to break fast) as well as hosting community event like festivals and football games. The event will take place at 7.30pm - 8.45pm at the Quakers Friends Meeting House, 189 St Georges Road. The night time event is one of a kind with fixture timings will approximately be between 11pm - 1am to allow people to attend their Tarawih prayer (prayer in Ramadan) before coming over to participate in the tournament. This event held at Masjid al-Momineen welcomes people from all faiths and backgrounds interested in connecting with the community and learning about other cultures. If you know of something going on this Ramadan and would like us to add it to the list, please email [email protected] If you're looking to take part in some community events this month, here is a list of events being held for Ramadan 2023, across the county. [Preston](https://www.lancs.live/all-about/preston) North End Community and [Education](https://www.lancs.live/all-about/education) Trust invite the Muslim community to break their fast at Deepdale. It's often traditional for families to spend the month at home and with loved ones when they break fast each day. [here.](https://www.pnefc.net/pnecet/news3/2023/march/muslim-community-invited-to-break-their-fast-at-deepdale/) But Islam also teaches people to strengthen their community spirit during this month by offering a more charitable hand out. [here.](https://www.facebook.com/ShahjalalmasjidandBurnleyIslamicCulturalCentre/posts/pfbid0xatkxgMozRgm2gDKa8YU5iMWjLFaUxHgeJD4GYmmRaxUygTRhAR4nBjyqc52wznZl)

For beauty writer Sidra Imtiaz, having a beauty routine is a core part of her everyday self-care and mindfulness and Ramadan — the ninth month of the ...

Of course, I want to treat it the very best I can. While this revolves around faith and religious practice, it goes beyond that — offering up space to be present and mindful, to take care of the body, mind, and soul, as well as give back to the local community and donate to those less fortunate. For this time, I drink my morning tea before sunrise, increase my daily prayer, and slather myself in hydrating products.

During Ramadan, Muslims embark on a spiritual journey to get closer to Allah. ... Emir Abdelkader mosque in Algeria. By Sara Zouiten - Mar. 20, 2023 2:00 p.m. ...

During the holy month, Muslims abstain from food and drinks, having sex, smoking, and drug use from sunrise to sunset. Every contribution, however big or small, is valuable for our mission and readers. During Ramadan, Muslims embark on a spiritual journey to get closer to Allah.