By Mohammed Haddad. Published On 7 Apr Actual fasting hours and times will vary by day, as well as calculation methods: In extreme northernmost cities such as Longyearbyen, Norway, where the sun does not set from April 20 to August 22, religious rulings, or fatwas, have been issued to follow timings in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, or the nearest Muslim country.
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I don't know what happens where the darkness is nonexistent! Hi robert, i have only one answer ,it is the belief that makes us to do it,God say fast in ramadan and we obey and do it,we cannot go into depth of how the weather would be in order to carry out the duties of Allah God ,is has been prescribed as such just how a doctor prescribed a tablet for our cure we cannot set our own inclination to alter it.
In tunisia people are fasting in summer with a 48 degrees or more on their heads We muslims follow a lunar calendar sio it is all good and in the accordance how Allah decree it. Hi Robert, I was looking for when Ramadan will be in and found your question sitting here. It is an interesting question and I am glad you asked it. Muslims who live in the areas which you described have a choice.
If there is an actual sunset and sunrise such as some areas in northern Europe they may follow those timings for their fast however difficult it is, many do choose to do this. Thankfully, there are other options for them that are easier. The first is to follow the timing of those who fast in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The summer days are long there as well, but there is a good amount of time after sunset for eating, drinking, praying, etc.
The other option that some Muslims choose is to follow the timing of a nearby location city or country that has a sunset, sunrise and time for eating, etc. Muslims believe that God does not test a soul more than it can bear and that He is a merciful God.
The fast was prescribed as a purification, not torture so these options are available to those who fast. Also, if someone is sick or travelling, the fast can be broken and the days "made up" later.
You made an excellent point that God created the ENTIRE earth and man is encouraged to travel and get to know other nations and tribes. I would love to see that part of the world one day! I hope that my response answers some of your questions. Have a great day! When this happens, you just fast according to the timings of the nearest "normal" country. You can also use the timings of another country if you are fasting hours or so, because it's extremely hard not to eat for that long.
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The Month of April Holidays Night Sky for April King Cake. Sun down. Is this. Gabriel came to Mary mother of Jesus. Thank you for bringing that to our attention! We have corrected the article. COVID restrictions have meant Eid celebrations are smaller and socially distanced, but are still meaningful. Before the sun rises, Muslims usually wake up to eat a big meal so that they won't be hungry during the day. Of course, not every Muslim will fast this Ramadan, so don't be too surprised if you see your friend eating during the day.
Children are not required to fast but they're welcome to learn by participating, such as fasting up until lunchtime. And if you can't fast because of health reasons, you can donate food or money to the poor instead. You may see the phrases "Ramadan Mubarak" and "Ramadan Kareem" on social media. They are festive greetings the same as "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Hanukkah". While they will probably turn down your lunch invite, you can have dinner together when they break their fast.
Remember, Ramadan is all about coming together, so inviting a person to break their fast with you is a large part of the celebration.
We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. They may be celebrating the month where Muslims fast from dawn to dusk. When does Ramadan start? This year, Ramadan started on the evening of Monday, April But the month of Ramadan is about more than just fasting. When does Ramadan end? This year, Ramadan ends when the sun sets on Wednesday, May Ramadan lasts for 29 or 30 days depending on the moon cycle.
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