Explore everything about Ramadan, fasting (Sawm), Iftar, Suhoor, Taraweeh, Laylatul Qadr, and the spiritual significance of the holy month of Ramadan in Islam.
As the Islamic calendar is based around the lunar cycle, the Holy month of Ramadan rotates by approximately ten days each year. This year, Ramadan is expected to begin on the evening of Tuesday 17th February 2026 and end on either the evening of Wednesday 18th March or Thursday 19th March 2026, depending on the … Read more
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and the most blessed month of the year. It is the month in which the Quran was revealed, in which the gates of Paradise are opened and the gates of Hell are closed, and in which fasting is obligatory upon every able Muslim. For UK … Read more
Zakat al-Fitr, commonly known as Fitrana, is a compulsory form of charity that every Muslim must give at the end of Ramadan. It is one of the most important acts of worship during the blessed month and ensures that those in need can also enjoy the celebrations of Eid al-Fitr. For UK Muslims, understanding Zakat … Read more
Kaffarah is a form of Islamic expiation or atonement for serious religious transgressions. It is a prescribed act of worship required when a Muslim deliberately breaks certain obligations, such as a Ramadan fast or a sworn oath. Understanding Kaffarah is essential for UK Muslims who wish to maintain their spiritual purity and fulfil their obligations … Read more
Fidya is an Islamic compensation paid when a person is unable to fast during Ramadan due to a valid, permanent reason. It is an act of worship that allows those who genuinely cannot fast — such as the elderly or the chronically ill — to fulfil their obligation to Allah through a form of charitable … Read more
I’tikaf is one of the most spiritually enriching acts of worship that a Muslim can perform, particularly during the last ten days of Ramadan. It involves secluding oneself in the mosque for the sake of Allah (SWT), devoting all one’s time to worship, remembrance, and seeking closeness to the Creator. What Is I’tikaf? Linguistically, I’tikaf … Read more
Zakat al-Fitr (also known as Sadaqat al-Fitr or Fitrana) is a mandatory charitable payment that every Muslim must give before the Eid al-Fitr prayer at the end of Ramadan. It is a form of Zakat that purifies the fasting person’s fast and ensures that the poor and needy can also celebrate Eid al-Fitr with dignity. … Read more
Laylatul Qadr – the Night of Power or Night of Decree – is the most significant night in the Islamic calendar. It falls within the last ten nights of the holy month of Ramadan and is described in the Quran as being better than a thousand months. For Muslims, seeking Laylatul Qadr is one of … Read more
Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and one of the most spiritually significant acts of worship a Muslim can perform. Known in Arabic as Sawm (صوم), fasting in Ramadan is obligatory upon every adult Muslim who is physically and mentally able. It is a time of … Read more
