Ramadan 2020: What date is Ramadan and what impact will coronavirus have on celebrations this year?

Muslims across the world are gearing up for Ramadan, the staple celebration in the Islamic calendar.

This year’s festival will be very different as the coronavirus pandemic continues to sweep the globe.

But the 1.8bn-strong Islamic community is finding new ways to keep up tradition.

Ramadan always lasts a period of 30 days, roughly four weeks.

This year, Ramadan will begin on the evening of Thursday 23 April 2020, and will end on the evening of Saturday 23 May.

[yusira]

Wishing all my muslim brothers and sisters a happy and blessed Ramdan, its amazing to be muslim .

[sorcus]

The amount of hate in the comments is nasty, it's shameful to think that people are this disgusting online about people living in their own country. We may not all be English but we're all British so stop spreading unneccessary hate and accept other's religions for what they are. If you don't agree then move on because it's not your life, it's theirs and let them live it.

[salmaahmed]

Ramadan Mubarak to all muslims around the world,
Love You all..

[lazycat]

Happy and blessed Ramadhan everyone! 🌙✨May Allah heal the broken hearts and bring an end to the pandemic in this blessed month.

[aneesaahmed]

So my grandfather served in ww2 from Pakistan and then immigrated here to england. The Pakistani / Indians did most of the work for us Brits and here you all are saying that your not a Muslim country and this. I understand and agree with you all the UK isn't an Islamic nation and never will be I just think we can be all respectful and considerate. I'm not English but that doesn't make me any less of a brit. 🇬🇧✌🏼

[zafrel]

Many people are fighting about it, so i just wanna say Happy Ramadan to fellow Muslims and Happy St. George Day to all who celebrates it. Lets hope that this pandemic will be all over and we can continue our normal lives

[matinajazmine]

Happy st George's day and Ramadan kareem wa saumul makbul
It's important to maintain peace among ourselves amidst the pandemic.God bless you

[muhammadthalha]

Alhamdulillah, now we are in ramazhan. Due to this pandemic
We are going to pray alone without gathering. May Allah accept all our good deeds.

[Kennys-Hat]

You would think a global pandemic would bring us closer together. After reading these comments, I guess not...

[hmid_]

This comment section is infected with alot of haters😂

[islamgeny]

I love allah ❤️❤️
I Love Mohammed ❤️❤️🕋🕌
I Love makka ❤️❤️
I Love quran 🕌❤️🕋
ramdan kareem ❤️❤️

[LEOLIUTV]

Ramadan Mubarak to all my Muslim brothers and sisters, this is a difficult and special ramadan but we will get though it ! Alla bless us.

[noshabaskitchen]

Ramadan Mubarak from Pakistan. May Allah accept our fast and keep us sincere in our efforts. Stay Home & Pray.

[thecollectorsvault]

HAPPY ST GEORGES DAY everyone! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 may god keep you safe

[marcusrashford]

The amount of racism and islamophobia in these comments is embarrassing🤦🏼‍♂️

Why can’t some people just accept that England is an very multicultural place and that different people have different beliefs. It doesn’t mean they don’t work for and love this country just the same as anyone else. The ignorance of some of the people here is actually staggering. Let people celebrate what they want ffs.

[sofiaarbi]

So nice for the evening standard to inform the public about Ramadan. Love this video ❤️

[MaryamShamsWayMaryamShams]

Sending you love and peace Ramadan Kareem to all ummah May Allah SWT keep you safe 🇸🇦☝️🏼🤲🏼

[kpgehi]

Ramadan mubarak and happy st. George day to all.

[aminakishk]

Sending prayers and love to all my brothers and sisters, this special Ramadan....

[andradasahirani]

Assalamualaikom to all Muslims brothers and sisters from all around the world 🌍. Ramadan mubareek