Overview
The moon sighting in the Islamic calendar signifies the start of Ramadan which means a month of reflection, worship, and fasting for the integral community in Colchester. The Colchester Jamiah Masjid and Essex Jamiah Masjid will be the centers of their community for Iftar, Taraweeh prayers and charity. The fasting hours in Essex will start at 11 hours and 50 minutes in the beginning of Ramadan and will be 14 hours in the end. It is a rare opportunity for communal worship and for the betterment of each individual in the community.
Colchester Ramadan Timetable 2026
| Ramadan | Date | Sehri Ends (Fajr) | Iftar (Maghrib) |
| 1 | 18 Feb (Wed) | 05:27 | 17:19 |
| 2 | 19 Feb (Thu) | 05:25 | 17:21 |
| 3 | 20 Feb (Fri) | 05:23 | 17:23 |
| 4 | 21 Feb (Sat) | 05:21 | 17:25 |
| 5 | 22 Feb (Sun) | 05:19 | 17:26 |
| 6 | 23 Feb (Mon) | 05:17 | 17:28 |
| 7 | 24 Feb (Tue) | 05:15 | 17:30 |
| 8 | 25 Feb (Wed) | 05:13 | 17:32 |
| 9 | 26 Feb (Thu) | 05:11 | 17:34 |
| 10 | 27 Feb (Fri) | 05:09 | 17:36 |
| 11 | 28 Feb (Sat) | 05:07 | 17:37 |
| 12 | 01 Mar (Sun) | 05:05 | 17:39 |
| 13 | 02 Mar (Mon) | 05:03 | 17:41 |
| 14 | 03 Mar (Tue) | 05:01 | 17:43 |
| 15 | 04 Mar (Wed) | 04:59 | 17:45 |
| 16 | 05 Mar (Thu) | 04:56 | 17:46 |
| 17 | 06 Mar (Fri) | 04:54 | 17:48 |
| 18 | 07 Mar (Sat) | 04:52 | 17:50 |
| 19 | 08 Mar (Sun) | 04:50 | 17:52 |
| 20 | 09 Mar (Mon) | 04:47 | 17:53 |
| 21 | 10 Mar (Tue) | 04:45 | 17:55 |
| 22 | 11 Mar (Wed) | 04:43 | 17:57 |
| 23 | 12 Mar (Thu) | 04:40 | 17:59 |
| 24 | 13 Mar (Fri) | 04:38 | 18:00 |
| 25 | 14 Mar (Sat) | 04:36 | 18:02 |
| 26 | 15 Mar (Sun) | 04:33 | 18:04 |
| 27 | 16 Mar (Mon) | 04:31 | 18:06 |
| 28 | 17 Mar (Tue) | 04:29 | 18:07 |
| 29 | 18 Mar (Wed) | 04:26 | 18:09 |
| 30 | 19 Mar (Thu) | 04:24 | 18:11 |
Ramadan Umrah Packages from Colchester 2026
Colchester’s tailor-made Umrah packages for Ramadan 2026 are sure to be spiritually enriching. You will get to enjoy 3-star to 5-star all-inclusive packages including return flights from all major UK airports, all guides are professionally trained, and accommodation is 5-star and located right next to the Haram.
| 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
To conclude, the Colchester Muslim community will have an opportunity for deepening their spirituality by way of local dedication and global pilgrimage during Ramadan 2026. The Colchester Jamiah Masjid and Essex Jamiah Masjid are excellent locations for communal prayers and Iftars, and for their convenience, will provide the community support as the hours of the fast shift during the spring. Whether it be local charity and Taraweeh, or an exceptional opportunity for Ramadan Umrah, these provisions allow for all worshippers to switch from the observance of the fast to the Ibadat at the haram mosque.
