Ramadan Timetable

When is Ramadan 2023?

The Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle and, as such, Ramadan dates vary year to year; typically, it starts approximately 10 days earlier each year.

This year, the Ramadan start date in the UK is expected to be Wednesday 22 March 2023 and fasting will conclude on the evening of Thursday 20 April 2023. These dates are subject to the official moon sighting. 

Other key Ramadan timetable 2023 dates to be aware of are:

• Thursday 23^rd March – the first day of sawm (fasting)
• Tuesday 18^th April – Laylat al Qadr (The Night of Power)
• Friday 21^nd April – Eid ul Fitr (festival of breaking the fast)

Ramadan Calendar 2023

Please see below for your Ramadan Calendar for 2023, which includes accurate timings for Fajr (before sunrise), Zuhr (midday), Asr (mid-afternoon), Maghrib (after sunset) and Isha (before midnight), in accordance with the sighting of the moon. The day’s fast begins before Fajr prayers and closes with Maghrib prayers.

Your pre-dawn meal – Suhoor – should have concluded before the Fajr call to prayer has completed, or you will be unable to fast, and Kaffarah must be paid. Any days of fasting that are missed due to illness, or any other valid reason, mean a Fidya payment must be made. Learn more about Fidya and Kaffarah payments here.

 After Maghrib prayers have concluded, you can close your fast with an evening meal, although it is traditional to break the fast with some dates and a glass of water, with the main meal being enjoyed later on with family and friends.

Five Pillars of Islam

The Five Pillars of Islam are the religious foundations for every Muslim believer and comprise:

• Shahadah – the declaration of faith - involves stating that there is no God,Allah (SWT) and Mohammed (PBUH) is His Messenger
• Salah – obligatory prayer - must be performed 5 times a day (before sunrise, midday, late afternoon, after sunset and before midnight)
• Zakat – alms, or charity - zakat payments are typically given during the holy month of Ramadan as it holds much greater reward
• Sawm – fasting - all eligible Muslims must practice it between the hours of sunrise and sunset during Ramadan
• Hajj – the annual pilgrimage to Mecca - all able Muslims must make this journey at least once in their lifetime

As Salah (prayer) is such a big part of everyday life in Islam, and each obligatory prayer is dictated by the time of day, prayer timetables are compiled to assist Muslims in their everyday life. This is even more important during Ramadan; therefore, we have compiled a Ramadan Calendar for your prayers.

We wish you a blessed month filled with infinite reward. Ameen.

Donate this Ramadan with UK Islamic Mission

Should you wish to donate Zakat with us this Ramadan, you can do so here to help brothers and sisters in your local communities and around the world who are in need of help.