Several Muslim countries are set to begin Ramadan on Tuesday 13 April, whilst others will begin on Wednesday.
Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Kuwait and the UAE announced that Ramadan will begin tomorrow (13 April). Others, including Morocco made a decision to begin Ramadan on Wednesday (14 April).
In the UK London Central Mosque announced the first day of Ramadan as Tuesday 13, as did the East London mosque. A number of Lancashire and Greater Manchester Mosques will also begin Ramadan on Tuesday.
Others said the new moon had not been sighted across the UK, Morocco and South Africa and they would begin Ramadan on Wednesday. Their announcement was made at 8.30pm (13 April).
This week, mosques will host evening prayers for the first time in two years.
In 2020 all mosques were closed during Ramadan but this year plans have been made by organisations to host prayers with restricted capacities. These are expected to begin after 9.30pm every day for the next 30 days lasting for an hour.
Iftar (breaking of the fast) events during past Ramadan tend to take place inside the mosque. This is likely to be cancelled to Covid restrictions.
Muslims will be expected to fast from approximately 4am until just after 8pm.
Ramadan lasts for one complete moon cycle, which is usually 29 or 30 days. This year Eid will be held only days before Step 3 of the UK government’s road out of lockdown.
Here is an interesting graphic showing how many hours Muslims will be fasting in different parts of the world.
How many hours will Muslims around the world fast this #Ramadan? #ramadanmubarak
— Ramadan 2021 (@RamadanUpdate) April 12, 2021
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Ramadan Mubarak messages have been shared
Wishing Muslims across the globe #RamadanMubarak
— Imams Online (@ImamsOnline) April 12, 2021
May this Ramadan be special for you and your loved ones.
We look forward to sharing various Ramadan reminders, spiritual programmes, Live shows much more during this holy month. #Ramadan
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#Ramadan – the 9th month of the Islamic calendar – begins today. It’s a time of fasting, spiritual reflection and prayer.
— British Museum (@britishmuseum) April 12, 2021
This lamp bears a decorative inscription from the ‘Light verse’ of the Qur’an, and was made to illuminate a mosque or shrine.
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The UK Government congratulates all Muslims around the world on the start of Ramadan and wishes them a #RamadanMubarak
— Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (@FCDOGovUK) April 12, 2021
Ramadan Mubarak!
— NHS North West (@NHSNW) April 12, 2021
May the divine blessings of Allah protect you.
You can still get #CovidVaccine during #Ramadan. The vaccine is not nutrition so won't break your fast. Please take it if you’re eligible.
Find out more via @BritishIMA:https://t.co/AE56s3iP4u#CovidVaccineRMD pic.twitter.com/r4iK45KYOS
Football leagues and clubs shared their messages to the Muslim community
We’d like to wish a happy and blessed Ramadan to all our followers celebrating this month!#RamadanMubarak
— EFL (@EFL) April 12, 2021
Wishing all our followers celebrating a Ramadan Kareem. May it be a happy and peaceful one 🌙 pic.twitter.com/pQHaHMm7CM
— Real Madrid Info ³⁴ (@RMadridInfo) April 12, 2021
Ramadan Kareem from all of us at #LFC 🔴 #RamadanMubarak https://t.co/TE0YIx7NFu
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 12, 2021
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