In the UK, the transition to British Summer Time (BST) occurs annually, moving clocks forward by one hour. This change affects the timing of daily prayers and fasting schedules for Muslims. Prayer times in Islam are determined by the sun's position: Fajr (dawn), Dhuhr (midday), Asr (afternoon), Maghrib (sunset), and Isha (night). When clocks advance by an hour, these prayer times also shift accordingly.

For instance, Fajr, the dawn prayer, will occur approximately one hour later according to the adjusted clock. Similarly, Maghrib, the sunset prayer marking the end of the daily fast during Ramadan, will also be an hour later. Other prayers adjust similarly, aligning with the new clock times.‍

This shift requires Muslims to adjust their daily routines to maintain timely observance of prayers and fasting. Mosques and Islamic centres across the UK typically provide updated prayer timetables to reflect these changes.

It's important to note that while the clock changes, the actual times of sunrise and sunset remain constant. Therefore, the physical times for prayers and fasting start and end remain unchanged; only the corresponding clock times shift.

During Ramadan, these adjustments are particularly significant. For those continuing their Ramadan fasting until the end of March 30th, suhoor (pre-dawn meal) was to end at 5:04 am, and iftar (meal to break the fast) was at 7:34 pm, according to times provided by the East London Mosque.

Whereas, on Saturday suhoor was to end at 4:06 am and Iftar was at 6:32pm denoting a 1-hour forward time shift of both the beginning and end of the fast.

By staying informed and utilising available resources, Muslims in the UK can continue their religious practices seamlessly during the transition to British Summer Time.

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