Ramadan Fasting Duration in India: The holy month of Ramadan has begun, and Muslims around the world are observing fasts with devotion. But did you know that fasting times are not the same in every corner of the world? Let's find out which countries observe the longest fasts and India's place on this list.

Longest Roza: The holy month of Ramadan has begun across the world. During this holy month, the Muslim community observes fast from morning Sehri to evening Iftar. But are the fasting hours the same in every country? The answer is no. The duration of fasting during Ramadan depends entirely on the country's geographical location and sunrise and sunset times. In countries located in northern latitudes, the days are longer around summer, so the duration of fasting is also longer there. Let's learn about the countries where the fasting period is kept the longest.

Why does the timing of fasting vary?

The duration of fasting depends entirely on the part of the world you live in. Countries in the Northern Hemisphere have longer days, so the fast is also longer. In countries in the Southern Hemisphere, the days are shorter, so the fast is shorter.

These countries have the longest fasting period.

Chile

In Chile, a South American country, fasting during Ramadan can last as long as 14 to 15 hours. The days are relatively long, which increases the duration of the fast.

New Zealand

In New Zealand, located in the Oceania region, Muslims may also need to fast for approximately 14 to 15 hours. Sunrises and sunsets are earlier here, extending the fasting period.

South Africa

In South Africa, located in the southern part of the African continent, fasting can exceed 14 hours. Here too, the length of the day affects the duration of the fast.

Is India also included in this list?

People often wonder if fasting is very long in India? The answer is no. India is not among the top countries in the world with the longest fasting periods. Depending on India's geographical location, the average fasting period here is between 13.5 and 14.5 hours. While there is a slight difference (15-30 minutes) between northern and southern Indian cities, it is not as long as in European countries.

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