Ramadan Timetable Nottingham 2023

The five pillars of Islam are the most important commandments for devout Muslims. They include the public profession of faith, daily prayer, social donations, the pilgrimage to Mecca – and fasting during Ramadan. Many non-Muslim people think of the supposedly strict rules: no eating or drinking between sunrise and sunset. But what is actually behind Ramadan, and what rules are there in fact?

Fasting is meant to bring individuals closer to Allah, strengthen the soul, and contribute to greater compassion. For many Muslims, Ramadan is also the time to live charity, to spend beautiful moments with family and friends, and to refocus on the essentials. Therefore Ramadan is more spiritual than it seems.

After sunset, in many families the fast is first broken with a date. Often the whole family with aunts, uncles and grandparents come together to break the fast in the evening or it takes place in the mosque community. Afterwards, it is in principle up to each Muslim what comes on the table. But since it is still Ramadan, one should also restrain oneself when eating in the evening and early morning. Light meals and unsweetened drinks such as water or tea are therefore often preferred. For many, however, it is more about being with the family and the ritual of breaking the fast than about the food itself.