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Ramadan events across north-west England
- Ramadan fasting month begins this week with events across north-west England.
- Ramadan lasts about 29 to 30 days, ending with Eid al-Fitr festival.
- Moon sighting will determine the 2026 Ramadan start date, likely Feb 17 or 18.
- About 560,000 Muslims live across north-west England, about 12% of Greater Manchester's population.
- Fasting runs from dawn around 05:00 GMT to sunset around 17:30 GMT daily.
- Exemptions exist for the sick, travelling, and women who are menstruating or breastfeeding.
- Ramadan Tent Project and Macfest will host community events in the region.
- Universities and parks will host Eid prayers and family-friendly festivals.
- Region-wide coverage includes Cheshire, Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside.
- The article notes a regional Muslim population context within the UK.
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