Ramadan in Lockdown
Five short films providing an insight into British Muslim life, as for the first time ever the UK's 2.6 million Muslims will observe the month of Ramadan in lockdown, under strict conditions imposed in response to Covid-19.
- 2020-2020
- 1 season
- Documentary
Five short films providing an insight into British Muslim life, as for the first time ever the UK's 2.6 million Muslims will observe the month of Ramadan in lockdown, under strict conditions imposed in response to Covid-19.
Season 1 Episode Guide
5 Episodes 2020
Episode 1
Separation
5 mins
As Ramadan begins, Muslims from around the UK talk about how it feels for them to be celebrating the holy month in lockdown - separated from family and friends.
Episode 2
Keep Going
5 mins
Ordinarily Ramadan is a time for reflection, family, communal gathering and the giving of charity, what is it like under lockdown conditions? Muslims from around the UK share how they are staying in touch and observing the holy month.
Episode 3
Giving
5 mins
A look at some of the ways in which Muslims around the UK are maintaining their obligation to charity during lockdown, from making PPE for front-line staff to delivering free food.
Episode 4
Loss
5 mins
Muslims from across the UK talk about some of the challenges of dealing with bereavement during the pandemic from the mental health impact on front-line staff, not being able to comfort grieving relatives to arranging funeral services.
Episode 5
Eid Mubarak
6 mins
Britain's Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Breaking the Fast to mark the end of month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan, which poses its own challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic.