Background
The Healthy Ramadan Campaign 2025 was a nationwide
initiative designed to support Muslim communities in
maintaining their wellbeing during the holy month.
Recognising the importance of accessible, culturally
appropriate health education, the campaign provided
evidence-based guidance on nutrition, hydration, and
medication management. A key aim was to empower
local communities to lead structured educational
sessions, ensuring practical advice reached a broad and
diverse audience.
Methods
Over 100 mosques and community centres across the UK
registered to host health education sessions. Facilitators
were provided with toolkits containing ready-made
presentations, feedback forms, and promotional
materials. Approximately 35 interactive sessions were
delivered, focusing on safe fasting, healthy eating, and
the management of long-term conditions. Feedback was
collected using standardised forms to assess levels of
engagement, knowledge gained, and areas for
improvement.
Results
The campaign was well received, with more than 1,200
participants attending sessions and 85% rating the
content as clear, relevant, and easy to apply. Attendees
appreciated the culturally sensitive approach and
practical advice tailored to the realities of fasting.
Suggestions for improvement included incorporating
more group discussions, example meal plans, and clearer
guidance on medication use, particularly for those living
with diabetes and other chronic conditions. Stakeholders
also recommended the introduction of daily digital health
reminders to further extend the campaign’s reach and
impact.
Challenges and Lessons Learnt
While the campaign successfully delivered its core
educational objectives, feedback highlighted the need for
more personalised dietary and medical advice. The
inclusion of healthcare professionals in future sessions
was suggested to address this gap. Furthermore, the need
for a more systematic approach to tracking engagement
and outcomes was identified, to better evaluate the
campaign’s effectiveness.
Conclusion
The Healthy Ramadan Campaign 2025 demonstrated the
value of a structured, community-driven approach to
health promotion during Ramadan. Looking ahead, the
campaign will integrate expert-led sessions, digital health
messaging, and more interactive content to enhance
personalisation and engagement. These developments
will support fasting individuals in managing their health
more confidently, contributing to improved long-term
wellbeing within Muslim communities.
