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Saffron Otter

When does Ramadan 2019 finish and when does the celebration of Eid start?

Ramadan has been well underway since the start of May and we're now into the last few days of the fasting month, which is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam.

Millions of Muslims around the world have been observing the holy month that sees them abstaining from food and drink from sunrise to sunset. 

The fasting period always takes place in the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, which follows the moon, unlike the Georgian calendar which goes by the sun.

The period allows Muslims to focus on prayer, purification and charitable acts, where they can then celebrate Eid al-Fitr with a feast to mark the end of Ramadan.

But when is Ramadan expected to end? And when will the celebrations of Eid begin? We take a look:

When will Ramadan end this year?

The ending of Ramadan varies each year and between countries, because it all depends on when you catch sight of the new moon.

Ramadan starts and ends with the new moon, which saw the month-long fasting commence on Sunday 5 May.

If calculations add up, Ramadan will end 29-30 days after in just five days time on Tuesday June 4.

The period not only marks a time for Muslims to focus on prayer, but it also marks the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad, according to their belief.

Families come together for a feast to mark Eid (Colin Horne - Manchester Evening News)

What is Eid and when will it start?


Eid is a way of Muslims saying thanks to their God following their month of abstinence. Families who have observed Ramadan will get together and indulge with a feast, which will include plenty of sweet treats.

Where can you celebrate Eid in Manchester?

Enjoying the Funfair at the Platt Fields Park EID celebrations (Colin Horne - Manchester Evening News)

In some Middle Eastern countries, Eid is celebrated as a national bank holiday. Unfortunately, this isn't the case for Muslims in Greater Manchester.

But that doesn't mean to say there won't be plenty of things to do in the city.

After morning prayer at their local mosque, of which there are 66 in Manchester, Muslims can head over to Platts Field Park, in Fallowfield, for a free two-day event.

Eid in the Park starts at 9:30am on June 4 and promises to be a family-fun event with a funfair and a bazaar hosting food and drink.

Labelled as the largest Eid salah in the north, around 6,000 worshippers attended last year's event.

Later in the month, you can also take part in the Manchester Eid Festival , which sees over 15,000 people attend from all different faiths.

Taking place at Old Trafford on Saturday June 15 to Sunday June 16, the vision is to unite the community to raise money for Islamic Relief.

Eid Mubarak! 

Once the fast has ended, Muslims will celebrate the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the first day of the Shawwal moon. The celebrations will commence this year from Tuesday June 4, and end on Wednesday June 5.  
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