Leeds has approximately 63,000 Muslims with concentrations in Harehills, Hunslet and Hyde Park.
And tens of thousands of Leeds Muslims will be observing Ramadan, a month of fasting during daylight hours. It is the ninth month in the Muslim calendar and is when the Quran – Islam's holy scripture – was revealed to the prophet Muhammad.
As well as fasting from dawn until dusk, observing Ramadan includes a pre-dawn breakfast ( suhur ) and an evening meal ( iftar ) after dark. Muslims believe fasting and focusing on prayer brings them closer to Allah . Observers are expected to refrain from smoking, sex and sinful activities, instead focusing on prayer and Quran study.
