Ramadan 2020 Timetable For UK: Sehri, Iftar Timings in London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester And Other Cities in Britain

London, April 21: The countdown for Ramadan 2020 has begun with Muslims preparing to observe the dawn-to-dusk fast for at least 29 days. In the United Kingdom, the holy month for Ramadan (also spelt as Ramzan) is likely to begin from April 23. During Ramzan, Muslims eat before the sunrise which is called sehri. Throughout the day, they abstain from food and water, and break the fast when the sunsets. The evening meal is called iftar. The timing for sunrise and sunset varies from city to city. Scroll down to check complete Ramadan timetable for London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester and other cities in the UK. Ramadan 2020: What is Permitted And Not Allowed For Muslims During Ramzan?.

Ramadan 2020 Timetable For London:

The timing for sehri and Iftar in London will differ from that of in Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester and other cities in the UK. Ramadan 2020 Date in India, Saudi Arabia: When is Moon Sighting For Ramzan? Know How Many Days Left Till Fasting Month Starts.

UK variations relative to London (Time Fast Begins, Time Fast Ends)

• Birmingham: (8 minutes later, 6 minutes later)
• Bradford: (9 minutes later, 8 minutes later)
• Cardiff: (13 minutes later, 12 minutes later)
• Glasgow: (22 minutes later, 40 minutes later)
• Leeds: (7 minutes later, 4 minutes later)
• Liverpool: (12 minutes later, 9 minutes later)
• Manchester: (10 minutes later, 7 minutes later)
• Middlesbrough: (8 minutes later, 14 minutes later)

Fasting in Ramadan is intended to help teach Muslims self-discipline and self-restraint. There are certain restrictions that Muslims follow during the holy month. Fasting (roza) is one of the five pillars of Islam.

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