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Ramadan 2019 timetable – dates and times for prayer, fasting, Iftar and Suhur
MUSLIMS around the world have been sticking to a strict schedule during Ramadan - which comes to an end TODAY (June 4).
It is important they closely observe the hours of sunset and sunrise for fasting. We have the dates and times you need to know.
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What is the Ramadan timetable for 2019?
Islamic Relief has formed a timetable with all the significant times Muslims in London must remember from the beginning of Ramadan - which started on Sunday, May 5.
The schedule, provided by the East London Mosque, shows the prayer times for each day of Ramadan, which ends TODAY.
It highlights the time of sunrise, which is as early as 4.44am in the latter stages of the holy month.
Prayer times for other UK cities vary slightly as they are dictated by the position of the sun in those areas.
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How often do Muslims pray during Ramadan?
Muslims are encouraged to pray five times a day during the holy month in what is called salat.
These prayers remind Muslims of God and the many opportunities to seek guidance and forgiveness.
They also serve as a reminder of the connection that Muslims all over the world share through their faith and shared rituals.
- The Fajr prayer is performed before sunrise
- Dhuhr is observed shortly after noon
- Muslims observe the Asr prayer in the late afternoon
- Maghrib prayer just after the sun goes down
- Isha prayer is said just before bed.
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What are the Suhur and Iftar meals?
Muslims must fast between sunrise and sunset every day in Ramadan.
However, they enjoy one meal "pre-dawn" and one after sunset each day.
The Suhur is consumed in the morning, as early as 2.30am, in the latter stages of the holy month.
Breads, potatoes, eggs and rice are typically enjoyed as part of the Suhur, in addition to dairy products and fresh vegetables.
The Iftar is a blessing, often enjoyed as a community, after sunset.
This can be as late as 9.40pm in the latter part of the holy month.
Fruits and vegetables are usually big parts of the Iftar, as are many delicacies unique to the Islam religion.
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