Ramadan Breaks to Be Implemented in English Football

The Premier League has announced that Ramadan breaks will be utilized across English football again. This initiative allows Muslim players to briefly pause matches to break their fast during Ramadan, which begins in the week and lasts for a month.

During this period, Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn until sunset, with sunset times in the UK ranging from 17:00 to 19:00 GMT. Matches scheduled for Saturdays at 17:30 and Sundays at 16:30 will be affected.

Club captains, alongside match officials, will determine the necessity of a natural pause in the game to allow Muslim players and officials to break their fast. The timing of these pauses will be discussed beforehand, and an approximate stoppage time will be agreed upon.

Matches will not be stopped mid-flow but will pause at the earliest convenient moment, such as during a goal kick, free kick, or throw-in.