Fasting in Christianity and Islam 2026 sees the world's two largest religious communities, the Christian and the Muslim, begin their periods of fasting, respectively Lent and Ramadan, on the same date, Wednesday 18th February. In order to mark this coincidence, Faiths United and the Chaplaincy in the University of Edinburgh, with the support of the Edinburgh Interfaith Association (EIFA) and the Alwaleed Centre in the University of Edinburgh, are very pleased to have been able to arrange this session on the place of fasting in the two communities, with Professor Hugh Goddard (Honorary Professorial Fellow in the Alwaleed Centre in the University of Edinburgh) and Shaykh Amin Buxton (Muslim Chaplain at the University of Edinburgh). All welcome!Please note that photography/recording may take place at the event and that these photos/videos may be used on our website and social media platforms or in printed publicity material to promote the Alwaleed Centre's activities. Please speak to the event organisers or photographers if you do not wish to be photographed.Please email thealwaleedcentre@ed.ac.uk if you have any questions or concerns about the event. Tags The Alwaleed Centre Feb 16 2026 17.00 - 19.00 Fasting in Christianity and Islam 2026 sees the world's two largest religious communities, the Christian and the Muslim, begin their periods of fasting, respectively Lent and Ramadan, on the same date, Wednesday 18th February. We mark this coincidence with talks from Professor Hugh Goddard and Shaykh Amin Buxton. University of Edinburgh Chaplaincy Centre, 1 Bristo Sq, Edinburgh EH8 9AL
Fasting in Christianity and Islam 2026 sees the world's two largest religious communities, the Christian and the Muslim, begin their periods of fasting, respectively Lent and Ramadan, on the same date, Wednesday 18th February. In order to mark this coincidence, Faiths United and the Chaplaincy in the University of Edinburgh, with the support of the Edinburgh Interfaith Association (EIFA) and the Alwaleed Centre in the University of Edinburgh, are very pleased to have been able to arrange this session on the place of fasting in the two communities, with Professor Hugh Goddard (Honorary Professorial Fellow in the Alwaleed Centre in the University of Edinburgh) and Shaykh Amin Buxton (Muslim Chaplain at the University of Edinburgh). All welcome!Please note that photography/recording may take place at the event and that these photos/videos may be used on our website and social media platforms or in printed publicity material to promote the Alwaleed Centre's activities. Please speak to the event organisers or photographers if you do not wish to be photographed.Please email thealwaleedcentre@ed.ac.uk if you have any questions or concerns about the event. Tags The Alwaleed Centre Feb 16 2026 17.00 - 19.00 Fasting in Christianity and Islam 2026 sees the world's two largest religious communities, the Christian and the Muslim, begin their periods of fasting, respectively Lent and Ramadan, on the same date, Wednesday 18th February. We mark this coincidence with talks from Professor Hugh Goddard and Shaykh Amin Buxton. University of Edinburgh Chaplaincy Centre, 1 Bristo Sq, Edinburgh EH8 9AL
Feb 16 2026 17.00 - 19.00 Fasting in Christianity and Islam 2026 sees the world's two largest religious communities, the Christian and the Muslim, begin their periods of fasting, respectively Lent and Ramadan, on the same date, Wednesday 18th February. We mark this coincidence with talks from Professor Hugh Goddard and Shaykh Amin Buxton.
