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Coventry Road Ramadan markets what times they open items on sale location

The controversial pop up stalls on Conventry Road will returning here is everything you need.

Buzzing atmosphere and mega crowds travelling across the UK to attend markets have garnered criticism traffic congestion, mass littering have slammed by local residents.

What time do they start?

There are no opening time as they unregulated stalls. They come to life Iftar time and can last until 4am or when Sehri starts according to local residents.

What date do they open?

The markets open during Islamic month of Ramadan which changes according to Islamic calendar.

It is open but it is starting of Ramadan which is March 10 or 11 this year.

How long are they open for?

They are their busiest throughout the month of Ramadan some residents claim stalls will set up throughout year.

Why have they get so much criticism?

The markets are good for food influencers and vloggers Muslims across the UK local residents have blasted the market escalating anti social behaviour, street vendors, noise pollution and heavy traffic congestion.

What can you buy?

There is array of street food including BBQ meals, desserts and burgers. You can find clothes, trainers, household items. Vendors will trade on pavement or from car boots.

Is it family friendly?

Crowd from UK visit stalls making it busy and congested experience. Market stalls are unlicensed which West Midlands Police and Trading Standards did attempt to investigate last year.

Where are the stalls located?

Coventry Road Small Health is located just off the A45. The markets can found around Cyril Road and Whitmore Road they can stretch further down. Street vendors set up on pavements.

How long are they open for?

They are their busiest throughout month of Ramadan some residents claim stalls will set up through out year.

Ramadan: Remember to Switch to GMT on Sunday Morocco

Morocco is starting Ramadan 2024 on March 12. 

with Ramadan is just a days away, Moroccans and non Moroccans living in North African country will have to switch clocks back to GMT on Sunday March 10 at 3 a.m.

Morocco is expected to fast first day of Ramadan 2024 on March 12 according to converging astronomical calculations.

The decision to follow GMT permanently caused frustration nationwide with various Morocans protesting measure and questioning its relevance.

Switching the GMT will take place during transition from Saturday night to Sunday at 3 am marks the onset of new day.

Morocco follow the daylight saving measure in 2008 switching clocks to GMT+ during summer season.

Morocco has taken to switching clock every summer to DST, GMT+1 and returning to old standard time GMT for a period when Ramadan fell in summer.

It was not until 2018 Morocco follow daylight saving time on permanent basis.

The Moroccan Islamic Ministry will confirm official date of Ramadan following crescent moon sighting which is take place on Sunday this week.

Morocco will go back to daylight saving time of GMT+1 few days after Ramadan.

The holy month lasts 29 to 30 days.