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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. Many Muslims will not eat or drink water UK Muslims are facing the longest Ramadan fast in 33 years. This year the holy month coincides with the longest daylight hours meaning those observing it will be fasting for up to 19 hours Observing the most challenging Ramadan in decades, British Muslims have started the longest daylight fasting hours in 33 years, with more than 19 hours of fasting daily throughout the holy month. A 19 hour fast means that Muslims will only have about five hours between Iftar (the breaking fast meal at sunset) and Suhour (the pre-dawn meal). This is a very small window of time, almost half compared to other parts of the world like the Middle East and South East Asia. Discover the longest and shortest fast durations observed during Ramadan 2025 across the globe. From sunrise to sunset, explore the diverse range of fasting times and rituals that make this holy month such a unique and meaningful experience for Muslims worldwide. As if not eating or drinking from sunrise to sunset wasn't hard enough, the world's 1.6 billion Muslims are facing their hardest Ramadan for a 30 years, as their month of fasting falls during Research and data analysis by Birmingham Live shows that the longest daily fast for Ramadan in Birmingham and the rest of the UK this year will be just over 18 and a half hours, not far Fasting in Nuuk, Greenland, is observed for 18 hours 12 minutes, which is the longest fasting hour of all places. In the capital city of Reykjavik, Iceland, Muslims must endure a punishing 18-hour-long fast. Muslims in Glasgow, Scotland, must sustain a grueling fast of 17 hours during Ramadan. Observing the most challenging Ramadan in decades, British Muslims have started the longest daylight fasting hours in 33 years, with more than 19 hours of fasting daily throughout the holy month. This year the holy month coincides with the longest daylight hours meaning those observing it will be fasting for up to 19 hours per day, Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA) reported, quoting mirror.co.uk. Muslims who observe Ramadan, which began on Monday, do not eat or drink anything, including water, when it is daylight. Here is the list of ten countries with the longest fasting hours during Ramadan 2024: 1. Nuuk, Greenland. 14 hours 37 minutes of fasting on the first day of Ramadan and 17 hours 52 minutes on the last day of Ramadan. 2. Reykjavik, Iceland. 14 hours 7 minutes of fasting on the first day and 17 hours 25 minutes on the last day. 3. Helsinki, Finland 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. Ramadan 2024 Fasting Hours: The holiest month of Islam, Ramzan (also Ramadan), is here.As the Islamic calendar relies upon the moon cycle, the period of Ramzan every year shifts by about 10 days. Ramadan officially begins when the month of Shaban, the eighth month of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar, ends. This year, the holy month of Ramadan is expected to begin on the evening of Friday 28th February 2025 or Saturday 1st March 2025. The exact timing is based on the sighting of the moon. When does Ramadan end? The Extremes of Fasting Times Ramadan 2024 (Unsplash) The length of daily fasts during Ramadan is profoundly influenced by geographical location, with those in the UK facing notably long fasting hours. This provides both a challenge and an opportunity for Muslims to deepen their faith through patience and perseverance. The Longest Fasting Hours The time of Iftar is sunset as this marks the end of the day’s fast - which is traditionally broken by eating dates. If you refer to UK Islamic Mission’s Ramadan timetable, you will be able to find the exact UK fasting hours. Ramadan Fasting Rules and Times for Muslims Ramadan fasting rules. When it comes to rules and guidelines for fasting during Ramadan, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) has clearly defined them for Muslims to follow. According to the Sunnah, while fasting, Muslims must refrain from eating and drinking from dawn to dusk, and sexual activity, as these actions invalidate the fast. Egypt experiences one of the longest fasting durations in the region. On the first day of Ramadan, fasting in Cairo begins at 4:54 AM and ends around 5:54 PM, resulting in approximately 13 hours and 20 minutes of fasting. This makes Cairo’s fast one of the more demanding in the region, particularly as the temperature rises throughout the day. Muslim students in the UK are fasting while taking exams during the longest Ramadan in 33 years. As the holy month is set by a lunar calendar, its date changes by 11 days every year. Which cities have the longest and shortest fasting hours? Below we have prepared the list of cities that have the longest and the shortest fasting hours in the world. The list is in descending order starting from the longest fasting period. – Nuuk, Greenland: 16 hours – Reykjavik, Iceland: 16 hours – Helsinki, Finland: 15 hours
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