Ramadan is a sacred month observed by Muslims worldwide, marked by fasting from dawn (Fajr) to sunset (Maghrib). While the spiritual purpose of fasting remains the same everywhere, the length of fasting hours can vary significantly from one country to another. In some places, Muslims may fast for 12–13 hours, while in others, fasting can extend beyond 18–20 hours.
This difference often raises an important question: why are fasting hours longer in some countries? The answer lies in geography, astronomy, and the Earth’s movement around the sun.
The Basic Rule of Fasting in IslamFasting during Ramadan begins at Fajr (true dawn) and ends at Maghrib (sunset). This means the duration of fasting depends entirely on the time between sunrise and sunset in a particular location.
Because sunrise and sunset times differ across t…