Ramadan Fasting Times - How are they defined ?

 

Fajr (Muslim dawn prayer) is defined as starting at the point at which the sun reaches 18 degrees below the horizon, which corresponds to the beginning  of Astronomical twilight. It finishes at the point of sunrise. During the month of Ramadan, fasting is practised by muslims between the start of Fajr and astronomical sunset. 

Although there are tables online for Ramadan fasting times each year, the exact start and finish times for fasting each day will vary between different locations. Even in a relatively small island such as the UK, this can lead to significant differences, particularly if Ramadan falls close to either solstice, where the range of latitude we experience in these islands(ca 50-60 degrees N) can lead to big differences in sunrise and sunset times. 

For anyone needing precise times for sunrise and sunset at their own location over the coming month, Almanac will calculate Sunrise and Sunset times for any location on any date from its precise latitude and longitude.

It also calculates Astronomical, Nautical and Civil twilight periods, and will thus provide an accurate estimate of the start time for Fajr each day. The program will also give information on a wealth of possible astronomical observations, including the positions of the planets, moon and other celestial objects in the sky at any location, date and time. You can download the Excel app here.

Since the calculations aren't date limited, you can use it for next and subsequent Ramadans. 

You can also find the dates for Ramadan for any year between 2024 and 2034 by downloading the Diary Excel app. All you need is a pc with a working copy of MS Office 2010 or later....


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