Explore everything about Ramadan, fasting (Sawm), Iftar, Suhoor, Taraweeh, Laylatul Qadr, and the spiritual significance of the holy month of Ramadan in Islam.
This Ramadan Timetable 2026 guide covers everything you need to know about fasting dates and prayer times in the UK.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 … Read more
Ramadan guide UK — this complete resource covers everything you need.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 … Read more
Zakat al-Fitr UK (Fitrana) is one of the most important obligations of Ramadan.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 … Read more
Kaffarah UK is the Islamic expiation that every Muslim must know.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 … Read more
Fidya UK —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 … 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
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
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and the holiest month in the Islamic year. It is the month in which the Quran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the month in which Muslims around the world observe the fast (Sawm) as the fourth Pillar of Islam. Why is Ramadan … Read more
