13/04/2021

Ramadan is here, but how much do those of other faiths, or none, know about this important religious festival? Former primary school teacher Catherine Lynch of education resource experts PlanBee takes a closer look at why and how Muslims celebrate Ramadan and considers what the whole family can learn from its customs and rituals A Pillar of Islam Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. It takes place during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and lasts…

23/04/2020

Diabetes UK has teamed up with UK pro boxer Muhammad Ali to share their five top tips to help support the Muslim community with diabetes to stay healthy during Ramadan – and to mark the occasion safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ramadan runs from around 23 April for 29 or 30 days. Ramadan ends with Eid al-Fitr, a religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide. The Qur’an requires Muslims to fast during the month of Ramadan from sunrise to sunset. There…

07/06/2016

Faith and community leaders speak at Welcoming Ramadan event Alima Ali, a solicitor from Barry, has an Umrah trip for two to look forward to after finding  a special  ‘golden ticket’ in Islamic Relief’s first Ramadan mailing of 2016. Alima was presented with her prize – donated by Al-Hidayaah Travel – at our Welcoming Ramadan reception at Cardiff County Hall on June 2, which was addressed by faith and community leaders including Stephen Doughty MP. Alima spoke about how humble…