Ramadan 2025 | 1446H - 30 days of hope

As we embrace the blessings of Ramadan with our families and communities, all of us at Human Relief Foundation invite you to join us on our global mission to support those facing extreme hardship due to conflict, natural disasters and extreme poverty, by providing sustainable solutions to enable individuals and communities to thrive survive.

During this blessed 30 days of hope, your continued support allows us to provide essential food packs and Iftar meals to those who need them most. By sharing just a portion of what we have, we can bring relief and hope to families and communities that are suffering.

While Ramadan is a time for spiritual relation and refreshment, we also join with friends and family and children to celebrate this holiest of occasions. Take a look at our delicious Iftar meal recipes, find practical tips and spiritual guidance for the working Muslim, and download our kids activity pack with teach your youngest the compassion, patience and generosity of Ramadan.

There's a number of ways to get involved with HRF during Ramadan. You could combine fitness with raising funds for your favourite causes, enter our Ramadan fundraising competition or visit one of our events.

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, and considered to be a holy month designed for fasting, spiritual reflection and worship for Muslim. For approximately 30 days, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset, abstaining from food, drink and impure thoughts leading up to Eid- Al Fitr, the final celebration. The pre-dawn meal usually consists of milk and dates, both considered fast-breaking foods.

At the time of sunset, Iftar, Muslims mark the end of the fast by sharing a meal with family and friends and then gathering for evening prayers, Tarawih, at the mosque. This important practice is an additional night prayer after the communal evening prayers.

The last ten nights of Ramadan are particularly important and some will increase their nightly prayers. On the evening of the 27th day of Ramadan, Muslims observe Laylat al-Qadr, or "Night of Power." This special night is believed to be when the prophet Muhammad (PBUH) first received the Holy Qur'an.

Ramadan is expected to commence on the evening of Friday March 28 Feb 2025 (on confirmation of the sighting of the new moon).

The celebration that marks the end of Ramadan, Eid ul-Fitr is expected on the evening of Sunday 30 March 2025.