Some countries fasting for more than 17 hours during ramadan this year

As Muslims prepare for the holy month of Ramadan, fasting during daylight hours is one of the five pillars of Islam. The duration of fasting varies across different parts of the world, with the number of hours dependent on sunrise and sunset times. Healthy Muslims are expected to fast from puberty, but those who are unwell, traveling, or menstruating are exempt from the fast.

Countries that are closer to the equator have shorter fasting hours compared to those farther away, where the difference between day and night is greater. For instance, in places like Nuuk, Greenland, and Reykjavik, Iceland, the fasting time is 18 hours. In contrast, the shortest fasting hours are observed in cities like Singapore, Nairobi, and Luanda, where the fast lasts for 13 hours.

Other cities with 14-hour fasting times include Tehran, Baghdad, and Cairo. Meanwhile, places like London, Hong Kong, and Muscat observe 16-hour fasts. Muslims in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and Doha, Qatar, have 14-hour fasting hours, while Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Montevideo, Uruguay, have a 12-hour fast.

Ramadan fasting hours vary across different parts of the world. However, the essence of Ramadan remains the same, as Muslims observe a month of prayer, reflection, and giving back to the community.

These are the cities with the longest fasting time this year:

Nuuk, Greenland - 18 hours
Reykjavik, Iceland - 18 hours
Helsinki, Finland - 17 hours
Stockholm, Sweden - 17 hours
Glasgow, Scotland - 17 hours
Here are some other cities:

London, UK - 16 hours
Islamabad, Pakistan - 14 hours
Kabul, Afghanistan - 14 hours
Tehran, Iran - 14 hours
Baghdad, Iraq - 14 hours
Beirut, Lebanon - 14 hours
Damascus, Syria - 14 hours
Cairo, Egypt - 14 hours
Jerusalem - 14 hours
Kuwait City, Kuwait - 14 hours
New Delhi, India - 14 hours
Hong Kong - 14 hours
Dhaka, Bangladesh - 14 hours
Muscat, Oman - 14 hours
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - 14 hours
Doha, Qatar - 14 hours
Abu Dhabi, UAE - 14 hours
Aden, Yemen - 14 hours
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - 13 hours
Dakar, Senegal - 13 hours
Abuja, Nigeria - 13 hours
Colombo, Sri Lanka - 13 hours
Bangkok, Thailand - 13 hours
Khartoum, Sudan - 13 hours
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - 13 hours
Here are the cities with the shortest fasting hours:

Singapore: 13 hours
Nairobi, Kenya: 13 hours
Luanda, Angola: 13 hours
Jakarta, Indonesia: 13 hours
Brasilia, Brazil: 13 hours
Harare, Zimbabwe: 13 hours
Johannesburg, South Africa: 13 hours
Buenos Aires, Argentina: 12 hours
Ciudad del Este, Paraguay: 12 hours
Cape Town, South Africa: 12 hours
Montevideo, Uruguay: 12 hours
Canberra, Australia: 12 hours
Puerto Montt, Chile: 12 hours
Christchurch, New Zealand: 12 hours

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