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2 March 2023

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Glasgow Central Mosque announces Ramadan month 2023 date as Muslims set to fast for up to 15 hours

Glasgow Central Mosque has revealed the dates holy Ramadan month 2023 could fall on as billions of Muslims around the world prepare to fast between the hours of sunrise and sunset.

AhlulBayt News Agency: SCOTLAND - Glasgow Central Mosque has revealed the dates holy Ramadan month 2023 could fall on as billions of Muslims around the world prepare to fast between the hours of sunrise and sunset.

Holy month of Ramadan will see Glaswegians abstain from eating and drinking for up to 15 hours a day.

The holy month also commemorates when the Quran was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

During holy month of Ramadan, Muslims will wake up for suhoor, a pre-dawn meal. They will then wait until iftar, after sunset, before having their next meal.

The dates are not clear-cut and vary but Glasgow Central Mosque are predicting it will start on March 23 or March 24. The date will be confirmed by sightings of the moon closer to the time.

Holy month of Ramadan is not just about skipping meals - it is equally important to avoid other things such as smoking and talking ill of others.

Glasgow Central Mosque has released a timetable for Ramadan 2023 with details on prayer times and Eid al-Fitr prayers too.

Eid al-Fitr is a day of celebation marking the end of Ramadan month, with families exchanging gifts and food following the month of fasting.

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