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Ramadan: the Shortest and Longest Fasting Hours around the Globe
Wednesday 17 June 2015 - 15:52
Morocco World News
By Hajar Jannad
Rabat – Ramadan is the holy month for Muslims worldwide and one of the five pillars of Islam, which is observed as a sacred month of praying and fasting from before Fajr (Dawn) to Maghrib (sunset).
According to Islamic teachings, Muslims should observe Ramadan after the visual sightings of the crescent moon, which is generally announced by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs.
In midsummer, which coincides this year with Ramadan, the fasting hours would be much longer than in previous years. Fasting for long hours would be unbearable for some Muslims living closer to the North Pole compared to their counterparts in other parts of the globe. This has some Islamic scholars to pass a Fatwa to moderate the fasting hours or to follow fasting times in Mecca. However, some conservative Muslims are expressing their readiness to face the long fasting hours, saying that they have to abide by the Shariaa (Islamic laws).
Another challenge for Muslims this year is the hot weather, especially for those living in the scorching desert, such as some areas in Saudi Arabia, southern Africa, and southern Morocco. Muslims in the northern hemisphere will observe Ramadan in m low summer temperatures not exceeding 25 degrees Celsius.
At its longest, the fasting time can last for more than 20 hours as in the northern hemisphere countries such as Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland. In European countries such as Germany, Russia, the United Kingdom, and Poland, Muslims will have to fast more than 20 hours.
At its shortest, Muslims in southern hemisphere countries such Argentina and Chile will have to fast only for 9 to 9.5 hours. As for the Middle East, the fasting time will last between 16 to 18 hours, but with high temperatures.
Graphic by Nahla Bendefaa/ Morocco World News
Ramadan: the Shortest and Longest Fasting Hours around the GlobeMorocco World News
How long is the world fasting this Ramadan? A country rundown
The holy month of Ramadan is set to start on June 18, with the number of fasting hours varying by country depending on the period of time between sunrise and sunset, which changes subject to latitude and longitude. (Facebook)
By Eleanor Wahl Choufany | Al Arabiya News
Wednesday, 17 June 2015
The holy month of Ramadan is set to start on June 18, with the number of fasting hours varying by country depending on the period of time between sunrise and sunset, which changes subject to latitude and longitude.
Fasting is compulsory for any sane and healthy Muslim who is not pregnant or travelling. Those who fast are not allowed to eat, drink, smoke, or have sex from sunrise to sunset during the month.
Infographic: Ramadan 2015 fasting hours
Europe
A map published by Radio Nederland Wereldomroep, and reposted by several Arab news outlets, shows that this year Denmark will see the longest fast, with an average of 21 hours per day.
Those in other northern European countries such as Iceland, Norway and Sweden will fast for almost as long, with an average of 20 hours per day. The UK will fast for 18 hours and 59 minutes, as well as Germany at 18 hours and 9 minutes.
The Americas and Australia
In South America, Argentina will see the shortest fasting period at 12 hours and 21 minutes. Australia, Brazil and Chile will see fasting periods of 12.5 hours, 13 hours and 9 minutes, and 11 hours and 58 minutes respectively.
The fasting duration in North America ranges from 15 to 18 hours, with Washington DC seeing an average of 16 hours and 44 minutes. Muslims in Canada will see an average of 18 hours and 9 minutes.
Middle East and Africa
Most countries in the world have 11-16 hours of fasting, including Saudi Arabia at 16 hours and 13 minutes, the United Arab Emirates at 15 hours and 23 minutes, and Kuwait at 15 hours and 59 minutes.
The Middle East is expected to have the hottest summer in 33 years this year, with predictions that temperatures in Saudi Arabia could reach record highs.
This, along with fasting hours varying from 14 hours to 16, could lead to dehydration and other health issues, so those fasting should avoid long periods under the sun and hydrate when possible.
South Africa has the third-shortest duration of fasting in the world at approximately 12 hours, while North African countries such as Egypt, Tunisia and Algeria have 16.5 to 17.5 hours of fasting.
Asia
Indian and Pakistani Muslims will fast for 17 hours and 11 minutes and 16.5 hours respectively. In China, the fast will last for 17 hours and 28 minutes. Russia will see the longest fast in Asia, at an average of 20 hours and 49 minutes.
Last year, those in Iceland and Sweden fasted for the longest, at just under 22 hours and 21 hours respectively. Australia had the shortest fasting period at just under 10 hours.
Last Update: Thursday, 18 June 2015 KSA 15:21 - GMT 12:21
http://english.alarabiya.net/en/lif...-fasting-this-Ramadan-A-country-rundown-.html
Wednesday 17 June 2015 - 15:52
Morocco World News
By Hajar Jannad
Rabat – Ramadan is the holy month for Muslims worldwide and one of the five pillars of Islam, which is observed as a sacred month of praying and fasting from before Fajr (Dawn) to Maghrib (sunset).
According to Islamic teachings, Muslims should observe Ramadan after the visual sightings of the crescent moon, which is generally announced by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs.
In midsummer, which coincides this year with Ramadan, the fasting hours would be much longer than in previous years. Fasting for long hours would be unbearable for some Muslims living closer to the North Pole compared to their counterparts in other parts of the globe. This has some Islamic scholars to pass a Fatwa to moderate the fasting hours or to follow fasting times in Mecca. However, some conservative Muslims are expressing their readiness to face the long fasting hours, saying that they have to abide by the Shariaa (Islamic laws).
Another challenge for Muslims this year is the hot weather, especially for those living in the scorching desert, such as some areas in Saudi Arabia, southern Africa, and southern Morocco. Muslims in the northern hemisphere will observe Ramadan in m low summer temperatures not exceeding 25 degrees Celsius.
At its longest, the fasting time can last for more than 20 hours as in the northern hemisphere countries such as Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland. In European countries such as Germany, Russia, the United Kingdom, and Poland, Muslims will have to fast more than 20 hours.
At its shortest, Muslims in southern hemisphere countries such Argentina and Chile will have to fast only for 9 to 9.5 hours. As for the Middle East, the fasting time will last between 16 to 18 hours, but with high temperatures.
Graphic by Nahla Bendefaa/ Morocco World News
Ramadan: the Shortest and Longest Fasting Hours around the GlobeMorocco World News
How long is the world fasting this Ramadan? A country rundown
The holy month of Ramadan is set to start on June 18, with the number of fasting hours varying by country depending on the period of time between sunrise and sunset, which changes subject to latitude and longitude. (Facebook)
By Eleanor Wahl Choufany | Al Arabiya News
Wednesday, 17 June 2015
The holy month of Ramadan is set to start on June 18, with the number of fasting hours varying by country depending on the period of time between sunrise and sunset, which changes subject to latitude and longitude.
Fasting is compulsory for any sane and healthy Muslim who is not pregnant or travelling. Those who fast are not allowed to eat, drink, smoke, or have sex from sunrise to sunset during the month.
Infographic: Ramadan 2015 fasting hours
Europe
A map published by Radio Nederland Wereldomroep, and reposted by several Arab news outlets, shows that this year Denmark will see the longest fast, with an average of 21 hours per day.
Those in other northern European countries such as Iceland, Norway and Sweden will fast for almost as long, with an average of 20 hours per day. The UK will fast for 18 hours and 59 minutes, as well as Germany at 18 hours and 9 minutes.
The Americas and Australia
In South America, Argentina will see the shortest fasting period at 12 hours and 21 minutes. Australia, Brazil and Chile will see fasting periods of 12.5 hours, 13 hours and 9 minutes, and 11 hours and 58 minutes respectively.
The fasting duration in North America ranges from 15 to 18 hours, with Washington DC seeing an average of 16 hours and 44 minutes. Muslims in Canada will see an average of 18 hours and 9 minutes.
Middle East and Africa
Most countries in the world have 11-16 hours of fasting, including Saudi Arabia at 16 hours and 13 minutes, the United Arab Emirates at 15 hours and 23 minutes, and Kuwait at 15 hours and 59 minutes.
The Middle East is expected to have the hottest summer in 33 years this year, with predictions that temperatures in Saudi Arabia could reach record highs.
This, along with fasting hours varying from 14 hours to 16, could lead to dehydration and other health issues, so those fasting should avoid long periods under the sun and hydrate when possible.
South Africa has the third-shortest duration of fasting in the world at approximately 12 hours, while North African countries such as Egypt, Tunisia and Algeria have 16.5 to 17.5 hours of fasting.
Asia
Indian and Pakistani Muslims will fast for 17 hours and 11 minutes and 16.5 hours respectively. In China, the fast will last for 17 hours and 28 minutes. Russia will see the longest fast in Asia, at an average of 20 hours and 49 minutes.
Last year, those in Iceland and Sweden fasted for the longest, at just under 22 hours and 21 hours respectively. Australia had the shortest fasting period at just under 10 hours.
Last Update: Thursday, 18 June 2015 KSA 15:21 - GMT 12:21
http://english.alarabiya.net/en/lif...-fasting-this-Ramadan-A-country-rundown-.html