As the crescent moon heralds the arrival of Ramadan, a sense of anticipation and spirituality fills the air. This blessed month holds immense significance for Muslims worldwide, and the United Kingdom is no exception. In this blog post, we’ll explore the dates, significance, and observances surrounding Ramadan 2024 in the UK.
The Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle, which means that the Ramadan dates vary each year, typically starting approximately 10 days earlier than the previous year. According to the expected moon sighting, the first day of Ramadan 2024 in the UK is anticipated to fall on Sunday, March 10th, with fasting continuing until the evening of Tuesday, April 9th.
Mark your calendars for these key dates:
- Sunday, March 10th – Ramadan 2024 is expected to begin (subject to official moon sighting)
- Monday, March 11th – First day of Ramadan 2024 fasting (Sawm)
- Friday, April 5th – Laylat al Qadr 2024 (The Night of Power)
- Wednesday, April 10th – Eid al-Fitr 2024 (festival of breaking the fast)
Ramadan is a time of spiritual renewal, self-reflection, and devotion to Allah (SWT). It is a month dedicated to fasting, prayer, worship, reciting the Qur’an, and abstaining from sinful acts. For Muslims, it is an opportunity to strengthen their connection with their faith and seek forgiveness and blessings from the Almighty.
The observance of Ramadan is deeply rooted in the Five Pillars of Islam, which are the religious foundations for every Muslim believer. These pillars include the Shahadah (declaration of faith), Salah (obligatory prayer five times a day), Zakat (alms or charity), Sawm (fasting between sunrise and sunset), and Hajj (the annual pilgrimage to Mecca).
During Ramadan, the practice of Salah (prayer) becomes even more crucial, as each obligatory prayer is dictated by the time of day. To assist Muslims in their daily observances, local mosques and Islamic organizations have prepared Ramadan calendars and prayer timetables, ensuring that the community can seamlessly incorporate these practices into their daily routines.
Ramadan is also a time for giving and charitable acts. Many Muslims choose to pay their Zakat (alms) during this holy month, as it holds a greater reward. It is a beautiful tradition that fosters a sense of community and compassion, reminding us to extend a helping hand to those in need.
As we approach Ramadan 2024, let us embrace the spirit of this sacred month with open hearts and minds. May it be a time of spiritual growth, self-discipline, and connection with our faith. We wish you all a blessed Ramadan filled with infinite reward and blessings from Allah (SWT). Ameen.
Ramadan Calendar
| Date | Ramadan | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/03/2024 | 1st Ramadan* | 04:49 | 06:26 | 12:21 | 15:19 | 18:07 | 19:29 | |
| 12/03/2024 | 2 | 04:46 | 06:23 | 12:21 | 15:21 | 18:09 | 19:30 | |
| 13/03/2024 | 3 | 04:44 | 06:21 | 12:20 | 15:22 | 18:10 | 19:31 | |
| 14/03/2024 | 4 | 04:42 | 06:19 | 12:20 | 15:23 | 18:12 | 19:33 | |
| 15/03/2024 | 5 | 04:39 | 06:16 | 12:20 | 15:24 | 18:14 | 19:35 | |
| 16/03/2024 | 6 | 04:37 | 06:14 | 12:19 | 15:25 | 18:16 | 19:36 | |
| 17/03/2024 | 7 | 04:34 | 06:11 | 12:19 | 15:26 | 18:18 | 19:38 | |
| 18/03/2024 | 8 | 04:32 | 06:09 | 12:19 | 15:28 | 18:20 | 19:40 | |
| 19/03/2024 | 9 | 04:31 | 06:07 | 12:19 | 15:29 | 18:21 | 19:41 | |
| 20/03/2024 | 10 | 04:28 | 06:04 | 12:18 | 15:30 | 18:23 | 19:42 | |
| 21/03/2024 | 11 | 04:27 | 06:02 | 12:18 | 15:31 | 18:25 | 19:44 | |
| 22/03/2024 | 12 | 04:25 | 06:00 | 12:18 | 15:32 | 18:27 | 19:46 | |
| 23/03/2024 | 13 | 04:22 | 05:57 | 12:17 | 15:33 | 18:29 | 19:48 | |
| 24/03/2024 | 14 | 04:20 | 05:55 | 12:17 | 15:34 | 18:30 | 19:48 | |
| 25/03/2024 | 15 | 04:18 | 05:52 | 12:17 | 15:35 | 18:32 | 19:50 | |
| 26/03/2024 | 16 | 04:16 | 05:50 | 12:16 | 15:36 | 18:34 | 19:52 | |
| 27/03/2024 | 17 | 04:15 | 05:48 | 12:16 | 15:37 | 18:36 | 19:54 | |
| 28/03/2024 | 18 | 04:12 | 05:45 | 12:16 | 15:38 | 18:37 | 19:54 | |
| 29/03/2024 | 19 | 04:10 | 05:43 | 12:16 | 15:39 | 18:39 | 19:56 | |
| 30/03/2024 | 20 | 04:08 | 05:40 | 12:15 | 15:40 | 18:41 | 19:58 | |
| 31/03/2024 | 21 | 05:06 | 06:38 | 13:15 | 16:41 | 19:43 | 21:00 | |
| 01/04/2024 | 22 | 05:04 | 06:36 | 13:15 | 16:42 | 19:45 | 21:02 | |
| 02/04/2024 | 23 | 05:01 | 06:33 | 13:14 | 16:43 | 19:46 | 21:02 | |
| 03/04/2024 | 24 | 04:59 | 06:31 | 13:14 | 16:44 | 19:48 | 21:04 | |
| 04/04/2024 | 25 | 04:57 | 06:29 | 13:14 | 16:45 | 19:50 | 21:06 | |
| 05/04/2024 | 26 | 04:54 | 06:26 | 13:13 | 16:46 | 19:52 | 21:08 | |
| 06/04/2024 | 27 | 04:52 | 06:24 | 13:13 | 16:47 | 19:53 | 21:09 | |
| 07/04/2024 | 28 | 04:50 | 06:22 | 13:13 | 16:48 | 19:55 | 21:11 | |
| 08/04/2024 | 29 | 04:47 | 06:19 | 13:13 | 16:49 | 19:57 | 21:12 | |
| 09/04/2024 | 30 | 04:45 | 06:17 | 13:12 | 16:50 | 19:59 | 21:14 | |
| 10/04/2024 | Eid ul-Fitr* | 04:43 | 06:15 | 13:12 | 16:51 | 20:01 | 21:16 | |
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