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Pillar 4: When Do Muslims Fast?

Fasting during Ramadan begins from sun-up until sunset. Throughout the day, Muslims must abstain from eating, drinking and physical intimacy. When does this holy month commence? Sh. Abdullah Oduro explains different methods that determine the first day of fasting and gives advice on how to approach the issue of varying start dates across the Muslim world.

October 15, 2020