Ramadan is nearing – and these are some key times to know (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Ramadan is one of the holiest and most important periods in the Islamic calendar.

Muslims across the UK and all over the globe commemorate the revelation of the Qur’an, and embark on 30 days of fasting during daylight hours.

In 2023, Ramadan is expected to begin on Thursday, March 23, says Islamic Relief, though this isn’t 100% confirmed yet – as it depends on a sighting of the crescent moon.

During Ramadan, the daily fast begins before dawn with a meal called Suhoor, and is broken for the day with an evening meal called Iftar after sunset – with exact times for each varying depending on where you live.

For those in London, the below dates are followed by two times – Suhoor and Iftar:

Thursday, March 23: 4.20am, 6.20pm

Friday, March 24: 4.18am, 6.22pm

Saturday, March 25: 4.15am, 6.24pm

Sunday, March 26: 5.14am, 7.25pm

Monday, March 27: 5.12am, 7.27pm

Tuesday, March 28: 5.11am, 7.29pm

Wednesday, March 29: 5.08am, 7.30pm

Thursday, March 30: 5.06am, 7.32pm

Friday, March 31: 5.05am, 7.34pm

Saturday, April 1: 5.02am, 7.35pm

Sunday, April 2: 5am, 7.37pm

Monday, April 3: 4.58am, 7.39pm

Tuesday, April 4: 4.56am, 7.40pm

Wednesday, April 5: 4.53am, 7.42pm

Dates are often eaten as part of a Suhoor or Iftar meal (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto)