The ninth month of the Islamic calendar is celebrated as the month of Ramadan. This year, the first Sahur will be observed on the morning of March 12, a Tuesday. After Sahur, the first day's fast begins. The fast will be opened at the time of Iftar in the evening, followed by the start of the Tarawih prayer. According to the local time of India's capital, New Delhi, the Sahur time will end at 5:18 AM on the first day, Tuesday. Meanwhile, Iftar will be observed at 6:27 PM. The initial fast will last approximately 13 hours and 15 minutes.
However, the times for Sahur and Iftar during Ramadan vary from city to city and country to country. There are different calendars for different places that determine the timing for Sahur and Iftar. If the time for Iftar is 6:27 PM in Delhi, the timing in Mumbai might differ according to their calendar.
Exemptions from Fasting
In Islam, fasting is a mandatory duty for every adult. Fasting is one of the fundamental principles of Islam, which also includes prayers, Hajj, Zakat (charity), and faith. While fasting is obligatory, there are certain exemptions provided.
If someone is ill and needs to take medication, it is not sinful for them to skip the fast. The sick are exempt from fasting. Similarly, if a woman is experiencing her menstrual cycle, she is excused from fasting, but she must resume fasting once it ends.
Mistakes That Can Invalidate Your Fast
Even small mistakes can invalidate your fast during Ramadan. It is essential to be careful. One should refrain from using foul language during Ramadan. If you do so, it could invalidate your fast. If a fasting individual looks at another with ill intentions or lies or backbites, it could also lead to a broken fast.
