For many Muslims, the month of Ramadan is a time of togetherness and spiritual solidarity and for British Muslims, the pandemic will not change that.
On March 16, the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) suspended all congregational activities at mosques and Islamic centres in the UK. Ramadan in lockdown Like in other religions, Muslims will also be using technology to face the obstacles presented by the lockdown. Ramadan prayers and Taraweeh will take place online, and fundraising for multiple charities will also be moved to online platforms. Applications such as Zoom will also be used to host Iftar parties.
A message by Qari Asim, a Leeds imam and chair of the board, said, “There is likely to be a tiny group of zealous people who may try to organise iftar events or congregational night prayers in their homes. My message to them is that selfishness has no place with God.”
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