The British Royal Family has wished Muslims in the UK, the Commonwealth and around the world a “blessed and peaceful Ramadan”
The timing of the massage raised a few eyebrows due to its timing.
GB News reports: In a post shared on X by the Royal Family’s official account, Buckingham Palace said: “Wishing all Muslims in the UK, the Commonwealth and around the world a blessed and peaceful Ramadan.”
Ramadan is the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, marked by fasting from dawn to sunset, increased prayer, charity and reflection. The month culminates in the festival of Eid al-Fitr.
The message was warmly received by many social media users, with one writing: “Ramadan Mubarak to all Muslims, may this month bring peace, reflection and countless blessings.”
Another responded: “Thank you, Your Majesty – Ramadan Mubarak to all our Muslim faithfuls.”
Others praised the King directly, with one user posting: “Thank you, His Majesty, Ramadan Mubarak to all.”
A fourth added: “If the world truly embraced the spirit of Ramadan, imagine the peace we could create.”
The post also drew support from international followers, with messages of “Ramadan Kareem” and thanks to the Royal Family appearing throughout the replies.
However, the message prompted criticism from some royal supporters, who noted it was shared on Shrove Tuesday – the Christian day of reflection and preparation before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday.
Several users questioned why there had been no equivalent message marking the Christian observance, with one writing that it “would have been nice to see a message on Shrove Tuesday… before the start of Lent”.
Another asked: “Where’s the happy wishing for Christians for Shrove Tuesday?”