2024-03-09 01:51:25
Islamabad: Ramadan month of Islamic calendar starts from March 12. Ramadan has great religious significance among the followers of Islam. A large number of Muslims around the world keep Roza i.e. fast this month. During this holy month, Muslims abstain from eating or drinking anything from morning till evening. The time of fasting depends on the time of rising and setting of the sun. In such a situation, the timing of fasting is different in different countries. This year also the timing of fasting will be different in different countries. In some countries the fasting time will be for 10 to 11 hours while in many countries the fasting time will be for 17 to 18 hours.
Fasting hours are usually shorter in countries of the world that are near the equator. Whereas in northern and southern latitudes the duration of fasting is longer due to the length of the day. Obviously the increase and decrease in the fasting period depends on the position of the Sun. In such areas like Alaska and Greenland where the sun never sets. Special provisions are made to determine the timings for fasting people based on Mecca, the birthplace of Islam.
Longest fast in Iceland this year
This year, Iceland is expected to have the longest fast globally. Here the fast will last for more than 18 hours. After this there are Finland, Scotland, Canada. In these countries also the fasting period is expected to be between 17 to 18 hours. Muslims in Britain and France will fast for 16 to 17 hours. In Switzerland, Italy and Spain the fasting time will last for about 15 hours. If we talk about short duration fasting in the world, then the names of New Zealand, Chile and Argentina will come in it. The duration of fasting in these countries is expected to be the shortest, here the fast will be around 12 hours. In Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Indonesia and other countries in this region of the world, the fasting period will last for 13 to 15 hours.
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Fasting hours vary due to the diversity of the Muslim world, the lunar calendar and geographical location, as well as local customs. In the religion of Islam, the month of Ramadan is called the month of spiritual contemplation, self-discipline and unity. Muslims around the world fast during Ramadan, although variations in coffee are also seen across the world during Sehri-Iftar and many other rituals.