https://prayer-times.co.uk/ Prayer times, guides and seasonal updates for the United Kingdom. en-gb Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:07:46 GMT https://prayer-times.co.uk/eid-prayer-times https://prayer-times.co.uk/eid#2027-05-16 Sun, 16 May 2027 12:00:00 GMT Eid al-Adha expected 16 May 2027. expected 10 Dhul-Hijjah 1448. https://prayer-times.co.uk/eid-prayer-times https://prayer-times.co.uk/eid#2027-03-09 Tue, 09 Mar 2027 12:00:00 GMT Eid al-Fitr expected 9 March 2027. expected 1 Shawwal 1448. https://prayer-times.co.uk/ramadan https://prayer-times.co.uk/ramadan#2027-02-08 Mon, 08 Feb 2027 12:00:00 GMT Ramadan 1448 expected to begin 8 February 2027. expected; first fast Mon 8 Feb 2027. https://prayer-times.co.uk/blog/muslims-on-the-frontline-covid-community-response https://prayer-times.co.uk/blog/muslims-on-the-frontline-covid-community-response Wed, 27 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT When the pandemic hit, British Muslims mobilised with extraordinary speed — delivering food, staffing NHS wards, sewing PPE, and supporting neighbours of every background. A story of community at its best. https://prayer-times.co.uk/blog/uk-muslims-most-generous-givers https://prayer-times.co.uk/blog/uk-muslims-most-generous-givers Tue, 26 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Study after study shows that British Muslims give more to charity per person than any other faith group in the UK. Here's what the data shows — and why it matters. https://prayer-times.co.uk/blog/east-london-mosque-heart-of-the-community https://prayer-times.co.uk/blog/east-london-mosque-heart-of-the-community Mon, 25 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT From a small prayer room in the 1930s to one of Europe's largest mosques, the East London Mosque has served generations of British Muslims — and continues to open its doors to everyone. https://prayer-times.co.uk/blog/big-iftar-breaking-barriers-one-meal https://prayer-times.co.uk/blog/big-iftar-breaking-barriers-one-meal Sun, 24 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Every Ramadan, thousands of non-Muslims across the UK are invited to break fast with their Muslim neighbours. The Big Iftar has become one of Britain's most quietly powerful exercises in community-building. https://prayer-times.co.uk/blog/british-muslim-donations-impact-globally https://prayer-times.co.uk/blog/british-muslim-donations-impact-globally Sat, 23 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Clean water for a village in Pakistan. Eye surgery for a grandmother in Yemen. A meal for a Syrian refugee. Here's the real-world impact of British Muslim charitable giving. https://prayer-times.co.uk/blog/uk-mosques-food-banks-cost-of-living https://prayer-times.co.uk/blog/uk-mosques-food-banks-cost-of-living Fri, 22 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT As the cost-of-living crisis bit hard, mosques across Britain stepped up — quietly and without fanfare — to feed thousands of families every week. Here are their stories. https://prayer-times.co.uk/blog/how-are-prayer-times-calculated https://prayer-times.co.uk/blog/how-are-prayer-times-calculated Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Prayer times are precise astronomical calculations based on the Sun's position. Here's exactly how Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha are determined — and why they change every day. https://prayer-times.co.uk/blog/muslim-community-heroes-everyday-britain https://prayer-times.co.uk/blog/muslim-community-heroes-everyday-britain Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT They coach youth football teams, run community gardens, teach free English classes, mentor ex-offenders, and collect litter on Sunday mornings. Meet the British Muslims changing their neighbourhoods, one small act at a time. https://prayer-times.co.uk/blog/edinburgh-central-mosque-interfaith-story https://prayer-times.co.uk/blog/edinburgh-central-mosque-interfaith-story Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT How Edinburgh's main mosque became a model of interfaith friendship — hosting school visits, open iftars, and cross-community events that have made it a cherished part of Scottish civic life. https://prayer-times.co.uk/blog/prayer-times-daylight-saving-uk https://prayer-times.co.uk/blog/prayer-times-daylight-saving-uk Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Yes — when the UK clocks change, prayer times shift by one hour. Here's exactly what happens to Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha when BST begins and ends. https://prayer-times.co.uk/blog/hanafi-vs-shafi-asr-time https://prayer-times.co.uk/blog/hanafi-vs-shafi-asr-time Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Asr prayer has two valid calculation methods from the classical schools. Hanafi Asr is later than Shafi'i Asr — here's the scholarly reasoning and how it affects your prayer time. https://prayer-times.co.uk/blog/what-is-umrah https://prayer-times.co.uk/blog/what-is-umrah Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Umrah is the 'lesser pilgrimage' to Makkah — not obligatory but among the greatest acts of worship in Islam. Learn what Umrah is, the four steps, the best time to go, and answers to every common question. https://prayer-times.co.uk/blog/what-is-hajj https://prayer-times.co.uk/blog/what-is-hajj Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam — a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage to Makkah obligatory for every able Muslim. This guide covers what Hajj is, the five days of rites, the three types of Hajj, and everything UK pilgrims need to know. https://prayer-times.co.uk/blog/masjid-al-haram https://prayer-times.co.uk/blog/masjid-al-haram Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Masjid al-Haram is the holiest site in Islam — the Grand Mosque in Makkah that houses the Kaaba. Learn its history, the sacred sites within it, and everything Muslims need to know before visiting. https://prayer-times.co.uk/blog/masjid-quba https://prayer-times.co.uk/blog/masjid-quba Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Masjid Quba was the very first mosque built in Islam — founded by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself in 622 CE upon his arrival in Madinah. Praying two rak'ahs here earns the reward of one Umrah. https://prayer-times.co.uk/blog/five-pillars-of-islam https://prayer-times.co.uk/blog/five-pillars-of-islam Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT The five pillars of Islam are the foundation of a Muslim's faith and practice — Shahada (declaration of faith), Salah (prayer), Zakat (charity), Sawm (fasting) and Hajj (pilgrimage). A complete guide for Muslims and those curious about Islam. https://prayer-times.co.uk/blog/what-is-zakat https://prayer-times.co.uk/blog/what-is-zakat Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Zakat is the obligatory annual payment of 2.5% of savings above the nisab threshold — one of the five pillars of Islam. Learn how to calculate your Zakat, who receives it, and how it differs from Sadaqah. https://prayer-times.co.uk/blog/isra-wal-miraj https://prayer-times.co.uk/blog/isra-wal-miraj Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Isra wal Miraj — the night journey from Makkah to Jerusalem and the ascension to the heavens — is one of the most miraculous events in Islamic history. In it, the Prophet ﷺ received the gift of the five daily prayers. https://prayer-times.co.uk/blog/what-is-the-quran https://prayer-times.co.uk/blog/what-is-the-quran Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT The Quran is the word of Allah revealed to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ over 23 years — Islam's central holy scripture. Learn how it was revealed, its structure, why it is preserved, and how Muslims engage with it daily. https://prayer-times.co.uk/blog/what-is-jummah-prayer https://prayer-times.co.uk/blog/what-is-jummah-prayer Tue, 12 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT Jummah is the obligatory Friday congregation prayer that replaces Dhuhr for Muslim men. Here's everything you need to know — times, obligations, khutbah, and how to find Jummah near you.