Ramadan begins in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, starting when the crescent Moon is sighted. This year, for some Ramadan will start on Saturday, April 2, while for others it will begin on Sunday, April 3. Muslims spend the month fasting, praying and reflecting, ending the month with Eid al-Fitr.
Fasting is undertaken from dawn to sunset by all adult Muslims, with the exception of those ill, elderly, travelling or breastfeeding.
Those with diabetes or menstruating can also abstain from fasting if required.
The fast is broken twice a day, with a meal before dawn known as Suhoor and another after sunset called Iftar.
As the date of dawn and sunset changes, so does the time the fast can be broken.
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For London, these are the times of Suhoor and Iftar throughout Ramadan.
Saturday, April 2: 4.59am, 7.38pm
Sunday, April 3: 4.57am, 7.40pm
Monday, April 4: 4.55am, 7.42pm
Tuesday, April 5: 4.52am, 7.44pm
Wednesday, April 6: 4.50am, 7.45pm
Thursday, April 7: 4.48am, 7.47pm
Friday, April 8: 4.46am, 7.49pm
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Saturday, April 9: 4.43am, 7.50pm
Sunday, April 10: 4.41am, 7.52pm
Monday, April 11: 4.39am, 7.54pm
Tuesday, April 12: 4.37am, 7.55pm
Wednesday, April 13: 4.35am, 7.57pm
Thursday, April 14: 4.32am, 7.59pm
Friday, April 15: 4.30am, 8.00pm
Saturday, April 16: 4.28am, 8.02pm
Sunday, April 17: 4.26am, 8.04am
Monday, April 18: 4.23am, 8.05pm
Tuesday, April 19: 4.21am, 8.07pm
Wednesday, April 20: 4.19am, 8.09pm
Thursday, April 21: 4.16am, 8.10pm
Friday, April 22: 4.14am, 8.12pm
Saturday, April 23: 4.11am, 8.14pm
Sunday, April 24: 4.08am, 8.15pm
Monday, April 25: 4.06am, 8.17pm
Tuesday, April 26: 4.04am, 8.19pm
Wednesday, April 27: 4.01am, 8.20pm
Thursday, April 28: 4.00am, 8.22pm
Friday, April 29: 3.58am, 8.24pm
Saturday, April 30: 3.55am, 8.25pm
Sunday, May 1: 3.52am, 8.27pm
Foods for Iftar and Suhoor are typically very filling to replenish any energy lost during the day.
These are typically rice-based dishes, pastries, plenty of fruits and vegetables as well as meats and fish.
Meals are often shared as a family, with variations in dishes and how they are eaten depending on a family’s origins.
For example in India, often Mosques arrange free Iftars with a range of foods, while in Iran the meal is more of a family affair.
At the end of Ramadan, one of two official holidays is held – Eid al-Fitr.
Depending on the country this can last between one and three days, with gifts shared, donations to charity, fireworks and feasting.
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