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Sehri and Iftar times for where you are, every fast of the year explained simply, and a tracker for the days you owe.
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Times are calculated on your device. Sehri ends at Fajr; Iftar is at Maghrib.
Obligatory and Sunnah fasts
| Fast | What it is | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Ramadan Fard (obligatory) | Fasting the whole month of Ramadan is obligatory on every adult, sane Muslim who is able. | Quran 2:183–185 |
| Qada (making up) Fard | Days missed in Ramadan because of illness, travel, menstruation or post-natal bleeding are made up later, one day for each day. | Quran 2:184 |
| Kaffarah Wajib | Breaking a Ramadan fast on purpose without a valid reason carries an expiation. Ask a scholar for your case. | Sahih al-Bukhari 1936; Sahih Muslim 1111 |
| Mondays and Thursdays Sunnah | The Prophet ﷺ used to fast on Mondays and Thursdays, saying deeds are presented to Allah on those days. | Jami at-Tirmidhi 747 |
| The White Days (13, 14, 15) Sunnah | Fasting the 13th, 14th and 15th of each Hijri month. | Jami at-Tirmidhi 761 |
| Six days of Shawwal Sunnah | Whoever fasts Ramadan and follows it with six days of Shawwal, it is like fasting the whole year. | Sahih Muslim 1164 |
| Day of Arafah (9 Dhul Hijjah) Sunnah — for those not on Hajj | It expiates the sins of the year before and the year after. | Sahih Muslim 1162 |
| Ashura (10 Muharram) Sunnah | It expiates the sins of the year before. Many scholars recommend adding the 9th as well. | Sahih Muslim 1162, 1134 |
It is not allowed to fast on the two days of Eid (Sahih al-Bukhari 1990; Sahih Muslim 1137).
Sehri
Eat before Fajr begins. “Take Sehri, for there is blessing in it.” (Sahih al-Bukhari 1923; Sahih Muslim 1095)
Iftar
Break the fast as soon as Maghrib begins, ideally with dates or water. “People will remain upon good as long as they hasten to break the fast.” (Sahih al-Bukhari 1957; Sahih Muslim 1098)
What breaks a fast
Eating, drinking or marital relations on purpose during the day. Eating or drinking by mistake does not break it: “Allah has fed him and given him drink.” (Sahih al-Bukhari 1933; Sahih Muslim 1155)
Who may not fast
The ill, travellers, pregnant or breastfeeding mothers who fear harm, and women during menstruation make up the days later. (Quran 2:184–185)
Fidya
Someone who can never fast — such as the very elderly or the chronically ill — feeds one poor person for each day missed. (Quran 2:184) Local scholars announce the amount in rupees each Ramadan; you can give it through Sukon Donate.
Ask a scholar
Every situation is different. For Kaffarah, medical cases or travel, send your question and a qualified scholar will reply.
Ask a scholarThis page gives general guidance. Rulings can differ between schools of thought; follow your local scholars.