Ramadan Timetable UK and Ireland 2014 Ramadan Timetable UK and Ireland 2014

Eid ul Fitr is expected to be on either Tuesday 30th of August or on Wednesday 31st of August. These dates are not confirmed. Please revisit us again this evening after 6 PM GMT for an official announcement for when Eid will be.

Eid ul Fitr will only be determined after the sighting of the New Moon, so please revisit us again this evening.

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), taught us to sight the crescent moon (Hilal) which marks the beginning of the month and the start of Eid ul-Fitr. Muslims follow the Islamic Lunar Calendar to determine such events.

'I'tikaaf', the meaning of which is to seclude oneself in the mosque, with the express intention (niyyah) of 'I'tikaaf'.

Seclusion is usually associated with captivity, a tactic devised for those unwilling to proceed with instructions. The word brings images of individuals kept in boxed rooms, living with the bare necessities, echoing silence being their sole companion. To an unknowing person, entering this state out of choice, would appear somewhat bizarre and unappealing. However, as we take a closer look at this secluded man, we see that this is an individual who has broken free of all possible ties to the world. He is no longer chained to earth with materialism, he is a free soul wholly prostrating to his Maker.