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."

Eid Mubarak

NEW CRESCENT SOCIETY ANNOUNCEMENT: EID MUBARAK!!

MOON SEEN ACROSS THE BRITISH ISLES

Ramadan will have 29 days in the UK

Wednesday 10 April = 1 Shawwal

More details and pictures to follow later in the evening. #moonsighting #UKIslamicCalendar #EidMubarak

Did you see the… pic.twitter.com/pMHwSiUfOF

— New Crescent Society (@NewCrescentSoc) April 9, 2024

Coastal Communities in Wales

Sanjana Idnani, BBC News, Ramadan: Coastal communities help Muslims celebrate 1 Apr 2023, "Cultural awareness of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan is growing in coastal communities, Muslim families have said."

Toys

Shuiab Khan, This is Local London, Harrow entrepreneur launches Islamic toy range in superstores, 17 March 2023 " The Desi Doll Company aims to showcase the Islamic faith and culture and has launched the toys ahead of the month of Ramadan which begins next week."

Kaaba Gold Bar

Here's a piece from the Virtually Islamic blog on the Kaaba Gold Bar, issued by the Royal Mint prior to Ramadan.

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."

Ramadan Reflections

This is an interesting Ramadan development from BBSIOnline streaming live on Facebook every evening at 6.30 BST (with recordings also available). (tip: @YBirt) Details via British Board of Scholars and Imams' Facebook and Twitter

The Iftar Next Door

From Now In A Minute Media:

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."

Birmingham Muslim Communities

BirminghamLive, How Brummie Muslims are embracing Shab e Barat in preparation for Ramadan

"Shab e Barat 2022 is observed by Muslims across the world including in the UK, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and elsewhere - and is seen as an opportunity to prepare for Ramadan."

Ramadan through Art

MyLondon, Designer capturing the beauty of Ramadan through art

"London-based digital designer Natasha Ahmed, is shining a light on the different ways Ramadan is observed by Muslims across the world ..."

Muslims in Belfast observe Ramadan

With Ramadan now falling twice during the coronavirus pandemic, Belfast's Muslim community has had to find a new way to come together pic.twitter.com/FaN7CKwA9I

— BBC News NI (@BBCNewsNI) May 10, 2021

Ramadan Mubarak

Ramadan in Wales

BBC News, Covid: Muslims celebrate second Ramadan with restrictions

"Despite communal worship being allowed, ongoing Covid rules mean that social distancing must be enforced and different households cannot yet mix indoors."

Ramadan Memories

Nadeem Javaid shares his memories of his first Ramadan. #RamadanDays stories from our #RamadanArchive I always remember Ramadan growing up because the whole neighbourhood would just, you know, um, swap food. So like my mum would give me like a, like a, plate... pic.twitter.com/dbFuZW0kTz

— EverydayMuslim (@Everyday_Muslim) April 25, 2020

Eid @ Cambridge

Eid sermon at the Cambridge Mosque:

Iftar in Wales

Abbie Wightwick, Wales Online, I joined Muslims at a Cardiff mosque to break their Ramadan fast

St Paul's Iftar

About Islam, St Paul’s Cathedral Hosts First Ever Ramadan Iftar "The interfaith iftar offered attendands a platform to interact, communicate, and exchange ideas, not to mention a Ramadan iftar meal."

Prince Harry

Standard, Prince Harry eats with Muslim community breaking Ramadan fast

Ramadan 2016

Gov.uk, Ramadan 2016: David Cameron’s message

also see Muslim News, Ramadan messages from UK political leaders

 Sadiq Khan, Guardian, Fasting for Ramadan won’t be easy – it’s the coffee I’ll miss the most