The holy month of Ramadan is almost upon us; once again, it is time to take part in the fast, purify our mind, body, and spirit, and work to become closer to Allah (SWT).As the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Ramadan reminds Muslims everywhere of the importance of reflection, worship, and giving. It is a sacred time of peace and unity for families and communities across the UK and beyond.
"O believers! Fasting is prescribed for you—as it was for those before you—so perhaps you will become mindful ˹of Allah˺."
(Qu’ran 2:183)
Key Ramadan 2026 Dates
Evening of Tuesday 17th February – the beginning of Ramadan 2026
Wednesday 18th February – the first day of sawm (fasting)
Monday 16th March – Laylat al-Qadr (The Night of Power)
Evening of Wednesday 18th March 2026 – Eid-ul-Fitr
* All dates are subject to the sighting of the moon.
As the Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle, the month of Ramadan rotates by approximately ten days each year, depending on the sighting of the moon.
It is expected that Ramadan will begin on the evening of Tuesday, 17th February 2026, The arrival of Ramadan also brings an opportunity to reap infinite blessings and rewards. During this sacred month, remember to fulfil your charitable duties and donate your zakat. Your support helps those in desperate need, bringing relief and hope to Muslims worldwide.
Ramadan 2026 Timetable
Timings are based on London Central Mosque
Day
Date
Sehri (Fajr)
Maghrib (Iftar)
Dhuhr
Asr
Isha
1
18 Feb
05:17 AM
05:21 PM
12:14 PM
02:48 PM
07:06 PM
2
19 Feb
05:15 AM
05:23 PM
12:14 PM
02:49 PM
07:08 PM
3
20 Feb
05:13 AM
05:25 PM
12:14 PM
02:50 PM
07:10 PM
4
21 Feb
05:11 AM
05:26 PM
12:14 PM
02:52 PM
07:11 PM
5
22 Feb
05:09 AM
05:28 PM
12:14 PM
02:53 PM
07:13 PM
6
23 Feb
05:07 AM
05:30 PM
12:14 PM
02:54 PM
07:15 PM
7
24 Feb
05:05 AM
05:32 PM
12:14 PM
02:56 PM
07:17 PM
8
25 Feb
05:03 AM
05:34 PM
12:14 PM
02:57 PM
07:18 PM
9
26 Feb
05:01 AM
05:35 PM
12:13 PM
02:58 PM
07:20 PM
10
27 Feb
04:59 AM
05:37 PM
12:13 PM
03:00 PM
07:22 PM
Adjustments with respect to London. Please confirm with your local mosque.
City
Fajr
Sunrise
Zuhr
Asr
Maghrib
Isha
Birmingham
0
4
7
8
10
13
Brighton
4
2
0
0
2
-4
Bristol
9
9
10
10
10
10
Cambridge
-11
-5
-1
0
3
7
Cardiff
11
11
12
13
13
13
Dublin
3
14
25
28
34
51
Exeter
19
16
14
13
11
8
Leeds
30
7
6
10
18
41
Leicester
13
3
4
6
10
19
Liverpool
17
0
12
15
21
23
Manchester
-7
2
9
10
15
23
Duaa for Fasting
There is a special duaa for fasting which should be made before the fast begins each day:
وَبِصَوْمِ غَدٍ نَّوَيْتُ مِنْ شَهْرِ رَمَضَانَ
Transliteration: Wa bisawmi ghadinn nawaiytu min shahri ramadan.
Translation: I intend to keep the fast for tomorrow in the month of Ramadan.
Transliteration: Allahumma inni laka sumtu, wa Ala rizqika aftartu
English translation: Oh Allah! I fasted for You and I break my fast with Your sustenance.
The Five Pillars of Islam
Shahadah
Recital of Islamic faith (reading of the Holy Qur’an)
Sawm
The fast during Ramadan which all able Muslims are expected to observe
Hajj
The annual pilgrimage to Mecca that all able Muslims must make at least once in their lifetime
Salah
Obligatory prayer performed five times a day, as ordered by Allah (SWT), to be performed before sunrise, at midday, late afternoon, after sunset and between sunset and midnight
Zakat
A charitable donation based on expendable income; the payment of zakat is popular during the holy month of Ramadan as payments made during this time hold greater reward for the donor
Ramadan 2026
Ramadan is a beautiful time for reflection, worship and doing good deeds, and perhaps the additional quietness and solitude will help form the perfect space to facilitate this. In Ramadan 2026, we should focus on remembrance of Allah (SWT) (dhikr), performing salah, making prayers and doing good deeds.
One of the most important things we can do, is give in charity. Around the world, millions are living in poverty and facing hunger, thirst, war and illness on unprecedented levels. At Al Mustafa Welfare Trust, this Ramadan we are asking you one big question:Are you willing to support your needy Muslim brothers and sisters? If yes, then we are here to deliver your charity directly to needy Muslims.
Ramadan Calendar 2026
As Ramadan is based on the lunar calendar and the sighting of the moon, the exact dates for the Ramadan calendar for 2026 will not be confirmed until the evening before the beginning of the new month, depending on the sighting of the moon.
Due to the phases of the moon in the lunar calendar, each lunar year is roughly ten days shorter than the usual calendar we look at. This means Ramadan moves approximately ten days earlier each year, and the month does not have fixed dates. This is why over time, Ramadan falls across different seasons, and the length of the daily fasts change depending on the number of daylight hours.
Zakat Applicable Projects
Your Zakat donation will go directly to those who need it most 100% of the time – giving you 100% of the reward.
Ramadan 2026 is expected to begin on the evening of Tuesday, February 17th 2026, and end on the evening of Wednesday 18th March 2026, depending on the sighting of the moon.
Prayer times and Suhoor (pre-dawn meal) and Iftar (breaking fast) vary depending on location. A local Ramadan timetable helps Muslims to follow accurate timings.
Laylat al-Qadr, the "Night of Power," is expected to fall during the last 10 days of Ramadan, with a high likelihood on March 16th, 2026. It is a night of immense spiritual significance.
A Ramadan timetable provides accurate Suhoor and Iftar times, helping Muslims maintain their fasts properly. It also highlights key dates, such as Laylat al-Qadr, to maximise the Ramadan worship.
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