Fasting and Foodbanks

The Big Issue, Striking photos capture British Muslim families breaking fast during Ramadan in food bank Britain, 18 Mar 2026

"Muslims in the UK have been forced to rely on food banks during the holy month of Ramadan to prepare meals for iftar, the evening meal that breaks the daily fast."

Ramadan & the Cost of Living

BBC News, 'Rise in Muslim families' seeking Ramadan food help

"As Ramadan, Islam's holy month of fasting and prayer, comes to a close this Sunday, charities say many Muslim families have struggled to afford food to break their fasts."

Adam Mohammed Ali, BBC News Wales, Ramadan: Cost of living stops Muslims observing

"Some Muslims have been unable to fully observe Ramadan because of the soaring cost of living."

UK Food Poverty

Sadiya Chowdhury, Sky News, Half of UK Muslims will struggle to provide enough food to break fast during Ramadan, charity says, 2 Apr 2022 "Half of the UK's Muslim population will struggle to provide enough food for their families to break their fast during Ramadan, according to Islamic Relief, which warns an estimated 1.6 million live in poverty and deprivation."