Overview
With the new moon having marked the start of the ninth month of the Islamic Hijri calendar, the Canterbury community is getting ready for the month of Ramadan. The month of Ramadan is the holiest month for Muslims, and is observed by the entire community. The month is spent in fasting, praying, and reflecting. Ramadan in 2026 will be observed in the late winter and early spring. The timing of fasting (Iftar) and eating (Suhoor) will be impacted as days will get longer. For those praying at the Canterbury Mosque and those praying at home, it is very important to have the calendar for your local area.
Important Dates and Times for Canterbury (2026)
- Expected Start Date: Ramadan is anticipated to begin on the evening of Tuesday, 17 February 2026, with the first day of fasting on Wednesday, 18 February 2026.
- First Fasting Hours: During the first half of the month, fasting will begin (Fajr) at 5:27 am, and will end (Maghrib) at 5:20 pm, at the start of the month.
- Mid-Month Change: By early March Iftar will be at 5:48 pm as the days get significantly longer.
- Laylat al-Qadr: The Night of Power will be celebrated on Sunday, March 15, 2026 (27th night of Ramadan).
- Eid-ul-Fitr: The first day of the month of Shawwal will be on March 19, 20, 2026.
Canterbury Ramadan Timetable 2026
| Ramadan | Date | Sehri Ends (Fajr) | Iftar (Maghrib) |
| 1 | 18 Feb (Wed) | 05:27 | 17:20 |
| 2 | 19 Feb (Thu) | 05:25 | 17:21 |
| 3 | 20 Feb (Fri) | 05:23 | 17:23 |
| 4 | 21 Feb (Sat) | 05:22 | 17:25 |
| 5 | 22 Feb (Sun) | 05:20 | 17:27 |
| 6 | 23 Feb (Mon) | 05:18 | 17:29 |
| 7 | 24 Feb (Tue) | 05:16 | 17:30 |
| 8 | 25 Feb (Wed) | 05:14 | 17:32 |
| 9 | 26 Feb (Thu) | 05:12 | 17:34 |
| 10 | 27 Feb (Fri) | 05:10 | 17:36 |
| 11 | 28 Feb (Sat) | 05:08 | 17:37 |
| 12 | 01 Mar (Sun) | 05:06 | 17:39 |
| 13 | 02 Mar (Mon) | 05:04 | 17:41 |
| 14 | 03 Mar (Tue) | 05:02 | 17:43 |
| 15 | 04 Mar (Wed) | 04:59 | 17:44 |
| 16 | 05 Mar (Thu) | 04:57 | 17:46 |
| 17 | 06 Mar (Fri) | 04:55 | 17:48 |
| 18 | 07 Mar (Sat) | 04:53 | 17:50 |
| 19 | 08 Mar (Sun) | 04:51 | 17:51 |
| 20 | 09 Mar (Mon) | 04:49 | 17:53 |
| 21 | 10 Mar (Tue) | 04:47 | 17:55 |
| 22 | 11 Mar (Wed) | 04:45 | 17:56 |
| 23 | 12 Mar (Thu) | 04:43 | 17:58 |
| 24 | 13 Mar (Fri) | 04:40 | 18:00 |
| 25 | 14 Mar (Sat) | 04:38 | 18:02 |
| 26 | 15 Mar (Sun) | 04:36 | 18:03 |
| 27 | 16 Mar (Mon) | 04:34 | 18:05 |
| 28 | 17 Mar (Tue) | 04:32 | 18:07 |
| 29 | 18 Mar (Wed) | 04:30 | 18:08 |
| 30 | 19 Mar (Thu) | 04:27 | 18:10 |
Ramadan Umrah Packages from Canterbury 2026
Cheap Umrah Deals have started offering Canterbury residents with budget 3 star Ramadan Umrah packages to 5 star packages with views of the Kaaba and flexible flights from London Gatwick and Heathrow to complete the 7 to 21 night hotel stay packages.
| Package Tier | Duration | Start Price (pp) | Makkah Hotel | Madinah Hotel |
| 3★ Economy | 7 Nights | £733 | Emaar Al Khalil Hotel Makkah | Grand Zowar Hotel Madinah |
| 3★ Economy | 10 Nights | £748 | Emar Andalusia Hotel Makkah | Meraj Al Salam Hotel Madinah |
| 3★ Economy | 14 Nights | £837 | Nada Al Deafah Hotel Makkah | Diyar Al Madina Hotel Madinah |
| 4★ Standard | 7 Nights | £793 | Al Ebaa Hotel Makkah | Emaar Royal Hotel Madinah |
| 4★ Standard | 10 Nights | £880 | Amjad Al Deafah | Diyar Al Eiman Hotel Madinah |
| 4★ Standard | 14 Nights | £960 | Al Massa Grand Hotel Makkah | Emaar Elite Madinah |
| 5★ Premium | 7 Nights | £929 | Anjum Hotel Makkah | Crowne Plaza Hotel Madinah |
| 5★ Premium | 10 Nights | £1,110 | Makarem Ajyad Hotel Makkah | Anwar Al Madinah Movenpick |
| 5★ Premium | 14 Nights | £1,070 | Jabal Omar Marriott Hotel | Pullman Zamzam Madinah |
Conclusion
The Canterbury community is preparing for the month of Ramadan. With the shifting of the seasons there is an opportunity for both personal insights and the strengthening of bonds within the family. The changing of winter and spring means the days will grow longer. This year, for those who wish to travel for worship, cheap umrah deals offer Cheap Umrah packages to spend the full month of Ramadan in the holy city of Mecca.
