Those in other northern European countries such as Iceland, Norway and Sweden will fast for almost as long, with an average of 20 hours per day. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. UK scientists warn over Christmas mingling, Meghan tells of 'unbearable grief' of miscarriage, How sunshine can make the railways greener. .css-14iz86j-BoldText{font-weight:bold;}Muslims in the UK are facing the "longest" Ramadan in 33 years, as the holy month coincides with the summer solstice, meaning long days of fasting. 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You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. It says that as dehydration is a serious risk during hot weather, it is important to drink plenty of water between Iftar (sunset meal) and Suhoor (pre-dawn meal). © 2020 BBC. The fasting duration in North America ranges from 15 to 18 hours, with Washington DC seeing an average of 16 hours and 44 minutes. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and a time when Muslims will fast during the hours of daylight. Australia, Brazil and Chile will see fasting periods of 12.5 hours, 13 hours and 9 minutes, and 11 hours and 58 minutes respectively. Ramadan began on April 23, marking the start of a month-long fast by Muslims around the world. Read about our approach to external linking. The Middle East is expected to have the hottest summer in 33 years this year, with predictions that temperatures in Saudi Arabia could reach record highs. Ramadan fast in UK 'should be shortened' says scholar, How sunshine can make the railways greener. Rabat – Ramadan, one of the five pillars of Islam, consists of fasting from dawn to sunset. Those who fast are not allowed to eat, drink, smoke, or have sex from sunrise to sunset during the month. The president-elect describes the Trump administration's help with the transition as not "begrudging". Muslims believe the Koran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad during this month. Ramadan 2020: Longest And Shortest Fasting Hours In The World Ramadan 2020: Timings For Government Offices, Parking, Schools, Malls & Public Transport In Dubai Ramadan Kareem 2020: Date, Time Table, Significance, History and Quotes Last year, those in Iceland and Sweden fasted for the longest, at just under 22 hours and 21 hours respectively. How are you and your family planning to manage the fast? The timing shifts each year in relation to the Western calendar. 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Many Muslims will not eat or drink water during daylight, which at this time of year can last about 16 to 19 hours, depending on your UK location. .css-8h1dth-Link{font-family:ReithSans,Helvetica,Arial,freesans,sans-serif;font-weight:700;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;color:#FFFFFF;}.css-8h1dth-Link:hover,.css-8h1dth-Link:focus{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}Read about our approach to external linking. Muslims in the United States and Canada will fast for 16 to 19 hours, depending on the exact location. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. He also said this Ramadan was a time to "renew our resolve" to help those whose lives had "been torn apart" by Syria's civil war and so-called Islamic State. This, along with fasting hours varying from 14 hours to 16, could lead to dehydration and other health issues, so those fasting should avoid long periods under the sun and hydrate when possible. 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