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Ramadan in Bristol: iftar times, suhoor schedule, mosque programs

Daily iftar and suhoor times for Bristol across Ramadan, plus a map of mosque iftar programs, tarawih schedules, and how families plan the month.

By Halal Bristol Team, founder of Halal Bristol5 min readUpdated 22 May 2026

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Ramadan in Bristol is structured around two daily clocks: the fast (from fajr until maghrib) and the prayer schedule (with tarawih after Isha). This guide pulls them together so families can plan the month from a single page.

The exact daily timings shift by 1-3 minutes each day as the sun moves. For day-by-day precision, mosque websites and prayer apps (Muslim Pro, IslamicFinder) are the authoritative sources. This page gives the structure.

When Ramadan 2026 falls

Ramadan 1447 AH begins approximately 17 February 2026 and ends approximately 18 March 2026 (Eid al-Fitr on or around 19 March 2026). Subject to moon sighting confirmation in mid-February.

The 2026 Ramadan falls in late winter to early spring for Bristol - meaning relatively short fasting days compared to summer Ramadan (which can stretch to 18+ hours). This is one of the easier years to fast in the UK.

Daily timings (typical for Bristol Ramadan 2026)

These are approximate - confirm via a current prayer schedule:

DateFajr (suhoor cutoff)Maghrib (iftar)Approximate fast duration
17 Feb (start)~05:35~17:35~12 hours
1 March~05:10~17:55~12 hours 45 min
15 March~04:35~18:20~13 hours 45 min
18 March (end)~04:25~18:25~14 hours

By the end of Ramadan the days are noticeably longer. Plan suhoor timing accordingly - earlier as the month progresses.

Tarawih prayers

After Isha each night, Bristol's mosques run tarawih - extended congregational prayer cycling through the Quran across the month. Typical Bristol tarawih:

  • Start time: After Isha, usually around 20:00 in early Ramadan, 21:00-21:30 in late Ramadan as Isha gets later.
  • Duration: 60-90 minutes for the full 20-rak'ah set; shorter for 8-rak'ah programs.
  • Length: A complete Quran khatm (full recitation) across the 30 days.

The biggest tarawih programs in Bristol:

  • Easton Jamia Masjid - large tarawih every night; full 20 rak'ah; complete khatm.
  • Bristol Jamia - established tarawih; similar structure.
  • Bristol Central Mosque - smaller but accessible for central Bristol residents.

Smaller mosques may run shorter or fewer-rak'ah tarawih programs. Pick based on your community connection and your endurance - tarawih is a serious time commitment over 30 nights.

Mosque iftar programs

Communal iftar at the mosque is one of the most-treasured Ramadan traditions. Most major Bristol mosques host iftar at least some nights:

  • Easton Jamia - community iftar most Fridays during Ramadan, sometimes more frequently. Open to all who attend.
  • Bristol Jamia - Friday and selected weekday iftars.
  • Bristol Central Mosque - varies year to year, often Friday + Sunday iftars.
  • Smaller community mosques - many host iftar at least once a week.

Iftars are typically simple: dates, water, soup, a hot main, often a sweet. Volunteer-cooked. Donations welcome but never required.

If you've never attended a mosque iftar before, just turn up about 15 minutes before maghrib - bring your own date if you want, sit with the community, break fast together. It's one of the most welcoming community experiences Bristol's mosques offer.

Eid al-Fitr

Ramadan ends with Eid al-Fitr - the day of breaking the fast, traditionally on 1 Shawwal (approximately 19 March 2026).

The main Eid al-Fitr congregation in Bristol is at Easton Community Centre, similar to the Eid al-Adha arrangement. Typical timing: ~9:00am. Arrive early.

After prayer: family visits, gift-giving (especially to children), and a substantial morning meal. The "first proper breakfast" in 30 days. Many families bring pastries (baklava, kahk, sweet vermicelli) for the visits.

How families plan a Bristol Ramadan

A working pattern for a family of four:

Pre-Ramadan (week before):

  • Stock the pantry (see our Ramadan iftar shopping list).
  • Buy dates, lentils, freekeh, fermented soup mix, etc.
  • Plan iftar menus for the first week.
  • Pre-order meat boxes for delivery in week 1.

Week 1:

  • First few days are an adjustment for fasting; lean on simple iftars (lentil soup + pilaf + salad + dates).
  • Attend tarawih a few nights to ease into the rhythm.

Weeks 2-3:

  • Settle into a working pattern: iftar at home most nights, mosque iftar on Friday or weekends.
  • More varied cooking; perhaps a small mid-Ramadan family gathering.

Final 10 nights (laylatul qadr period):

  • Many families attend mosque more frequently - these are the most spcoarsetually intense nights.
  • I'tikaf (spcoarsetual retreat in the mosque) for those who do it.
  • Lighter cooking; the focus shifts further from food.

Eid prep (last 3 days):

  • Cook Eid sweets in advance.
  • Buy Eid clothes for the kids.
  • Order Eid meat if doing a family roast.

Logistics

At work: Most reasonable employers accommodate flexible hours during Ramadan - earlier start, earlier finish, or work-from-home for iftar timing. Talk to your employer in early February.

At school: Children fasting (typically from late primary / early secondary onwards in Muslim families) may need school accommodations - water bottles excused, PE adjusted, lunch hall avoidance permitted. Most Bristol schools are reasonable but proactive communication helps.

Driving and concentration: The afternoon of a long fast can affect focus. Be cautious with driving in late afternoon, especially in week 1 before your body adjusts.

Hydration window: Most Bristol families drink most of their water between iftar and tahajjud - 2+ litres in the eating window. Hydrate before suhoor; sip rather than gulp.

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