The 2017 general election will take place on June 8.
The election will take place in the middle of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan which runs from May 25 until June 25.
People were quick to react to the news
Bit cruel of Theresa May to put General Election during Ramadan when she knows Corbyn gonna be at Taraweeh in Finsbury Park Mosque
— Osha Al-Moss (@Osha001) April 18, 2017
Ah well a Ramadan election! Very dramatic. Got two daughters studying politics, this should be fun. https://t.co/zf2vZ44juC
— Aaqil Ahmed (@aaqil1969) April 18, 2017
Therese May back at it again with the triggers, holding a general election this Ramadan like... #DuasWithCorbyn #CorbynInshaAllah
— That's So Ursala (@ursalabear) April 18, 2017
A snap general election in June, in the middle of Ramadan in heat, fewer people out to campaign & vote, well played Prime Minister.
— Aafaq (@iamaafaq) April 18, 2017
Mash'Allah, a #Ramadan election. Jazak'Allah Khair sister Theresa #creepingsharia #GeneralElection
— SJ Ismvil (@sjismvil) April 18, 2017
General Elections on June 8, 2017 😱 Ramadan main Elections ka kaam 😐😒#England #TheresaMay https://t.co/EGgB21yBGr
— Masood Mirza (@masood_619) April 18, 2017
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