Ramadan 2023 is upon us, a religious observance where Muslims find a sense of peace and test their devotion to God. It is one of the most important dates on the Islamic calendar observed by around 1.8 billion Muslims all over the world.
Ramadan commences in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims across the world observe a month of fasting (known as sawm), prayer, reflection and community. In the UK, the start of Ramadan commenced on the evening of March 22 and is expected to conclude on April 21, subject to a moon sighting which signifies the start of Eid.
It is honoured in many different ways around the globe to mark the special occasion, from Iftar gatherings (Iftar- the opening of one’s fast) to household decorations and traditional foods, to mark its arrival.
