When is Ramadan in UK 2024

When is Ramadan in UK 2024:

Ramadan e Kareem is the most sacred month in the Islamic lunar calendar. It is a month of fasting. The Muslims fast in the month of Ramadan for the sake of Allah’s blessings and bounties. Fasting is one of the most rewarding worships in Islam. Allah Almighty made it obligatory for almost every previous Ummah. Muslims have to fast from dawn to dusk in Ramadan. Ramadan in the UK will start on Tuesday, 12 March 2024, and it will end on Tuesday, 09 April. Eid ul Fitr will be celebrated on Wednesday, 10 April 2024.

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Significance of Ramadan in UK:

Ramadan is a significant month for every believer. But its significance increases when it comes to the Muslims living in non-Muslim countries. Same is the case with U.K. United Kingdom is a country with Christian Majority. Ramadan gives the Muslims in UK an opportunity to give their children an introduction to the basic Islamic teachings. It gives them a month long opportunity to create an Islamic environment in their homes, which can ultimately make them more familiar with their religious teachings and practices.

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Brief History of Islam in the UK:

Islam is a religion, which contains universality and globalization. It is the religion which emphasizes on creating a harmony among different religions. So Muslims are present around the globe. We can find traces of Islam in the UK from 16th century AD, But Muslims form communities in 90s. Main population of Muslims in UK is from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Somalia and Yemen.

Observing Ramadan in the UK:

Fasting during Ramadan:

Ramadan is a month of fasting. In this month, Muslims fast from dawn to dusk. Fasting routine is the same in the UK as it is in the whole Muslim world. The Muslims take their Sehri at dawn, before Fajar Prayer, and break the fast (aftaar) at dusk, at Maghrib prayer.

Adjusting to Longer or Shorter Days:

In the UK, the length of fast may vary from as short as 8 hours in winters to as long as 2o hours of fasting in summer season. The believers living there may adjust themselves according to the long or short days of Ramadan.

Community events During Ramadan:

Ramadan gives an opportunity to the Muslims throughout the United Kingdom to get closer to one another as a community. They celebrate discrete events in the month of Ramadan. These community events strengthen the bonding ||among the Muslims of different countries as a community.

Giving Charity During Ramadan:

Muslims all over the world give alms and charity in the month of Ramadan. Similarly, the Muslims all around UK actively participate in giving charity to the needy in the month of Ramadan. They spend their charity on the needy people of their home country.

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Ramadan Traditions in UK:

Ramadan has its own festivity and specific traditions around the globe. Some traditions of Ramadan are similar world-wide, which are as follows;

• In the month of Ramadan, special foods and meals are cooked and served during Ramadan. Sehri is often served with Roti and salan traditionally. Aftaar is adorned with Samosas, Pakoras and many relishing meals traditionally in the month of Ramadan.
• In UK and other non-Muslim countries, people decorate their homes specially to welcome Ramadan. This is all done to make their kids aware of the traditions and festivities of Ramadan. This is to make their kids aware of the importance of this holy month.
• Nightly Prayers or Taraweeh is the most important tradition of the month of Ramadan. It is an important prayer which is specified for only the month of Ramadan. It is a devotional Prayer. Its number varies from 8 to 20.
• Eid ul Fitr is celebrated at the end of the fasting month, Ramadan. It is a reward from Allah SWT for the believers who fasted the complete month of Ramadan.

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 What are the challenges faced during Ramadan in the UK ?

As the UK is a country having Christmas majority, most of the CEOs of companies and other job places are mainly non-Muslim English. They do not actually know the challenges and difficulties of a believer during Ramadan. So a Muslim employer has to work with complete efficiency even while observing a 20 hours long fast. It is indeed a substantial challenge to fulfil the professional responsibilities and manage the fast and other religious obligations and devotional prayers, etc.

How can we address Islamophobia during Ramadan?

Western media propagated negatively about Muslims and Islamic ideology. This propaganda was too strong to spread Islamophobia among common people in the West. It’s only a few years when Muslims started talking about Islamophobia on International media. Ramadan Kareem gives the Muslims an opportunity to counter Islamophobia with a powerful message of peace and harmony.

how can Ramadan contribute to community building?

Islam believes in interfaith harmony and community building among people of different religions in a community. Ramadan gives an ultimate opportunity to build cultural harmony and interfaith dialogue. Muslims can invite non-Muslims to Aftaar dinners, which can be a splendid chance for get together. Muslims can invite non-Muslims to Eid Parties, which can act as a significant chance to counter Islamophobia and create harmony.

 Conclusion:

Ramadan in the UK is a month full of challenges for Muslims living in the UK. Observing fast in a community with different religious identities, different cultural norms, and a negative perception of Muslims is a real challenge for Muslims. But Muslims can counter this challenge with knowledge and with the light of Islam. QuranHost gives you an opportunity to lighten up your heart with the light of Islam and to armor yourself with the accurate knowledge of Islam. We at QuranHost have a complete set of courses for Quran learning, reading, and understanding.