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Ramadan is Muslim holy month of fasting. Traditionally, fasting is observed from dawn i.e., with appearance of first light before sunrise to dusk i.e., immediately after sunset. During the fasting hours Muslims completely abstain from eating and drinking. Another important aspect of Muslim “month” of fasting is that it is based on lunar "In wintertime we have polar nights, so it's the same problem here. There's no sunrise." One Norwegian Muslim community's clever solution to an unusual geographic problem. In areas where the midnight sun or polar night renders the five daily prayers impossible to tie to dusk and dawn, congregants typically either use the same timing as a more southern region, the holy city of Mecca or their homelands. Scholars from Egypt, Saudi Arabia and other centres of Islamic learning have issued contradictory fatwas, or legal rulings, on how Ramadan should be celebrated in near-constant sunlight. Muslims “So whoever of you sights (the crescent on the first night of) the month (of Ramadan i.e. is present at his home), he must observe Sawm (fasts) that month, and whoever is ill or on a journey, the same number [of days which one did not observe Sawm (fasts) must be made up] from other days” It is my understanding that the 5 daily prayers as well as the times for fasting during the Ramadan are according to sunrise and sunset. My question is: How does a Muslim determine the appropriate times for the prayers and fasting if he/she lives near the Arctic Circle where nights and days can be quite long depending of the season” According to Islamic laws set out in the Qur'an and hadith, the keeping and breaking of a fast and the times of prayer, among other things, are related to times of sunrise and sunset. This is unproblematic from the flat Earth perspective found in those scriptures and accepted by 7th century Arabs. According to the Qur’an, Muslims must fast from dawn to sunset during Ramadan. The second relevant pillar of Islam are the five daily prayers: Fajr, Dhuhr, ‘Asr, Maghrib, and ‘Isha. Maghrib and ‘Isha are undertaken at sunset and twilight respectively. If Ramadan comes in June/December (when days and nights are not prominent by the sun in Svalbard, Norway) they may leave fasting and then complete their fasting in March/September (when days and nights are prominent by the sun in Svalbard, Norway). The length of the dawn to sunset time varies in different parts of the world according to summer or winter solstices of the Sun. Most Muslims fast for eleven to sixteen hours during Ramadan. However, in polar regions, the period between dawn and sunset may exceed twenty-two hours in summer. Fasting durations during Ramadan can range from 18 to 20 hours in the summer to as few as 10 hours in the cold. Polar Regions: In areas near the Arctic Circle, where the sun may not set or rise for extended periods, Many Muslims follow alternative methods, such as using the fasting times of Mecca or the nearest region with a normal day-night cycle. There are different fasts depending on their locations; there can be extended fasting in polar regions, and in equatorial regions, fasting duration is normal. Even under extreme conditions, some authors give special concession to locations whose day length is unendurably long, keeping in view Mecca’s or a neighboring country more reasonable Ramadan in polar regions. The length of the dawn to sunset time varies in different parts of the world according to summer or winter solstices of the Sun. Most Muslims fast for eleven to sixteen hours during Ramadan. However, in polar regions, the period between dawn and sunset may exceed twenty-two hours in summer. Ramadan is a period for deep spiritual reflection, prayer, and self – restraint bringing Muslims closer to Allah. Many Muslims will be fasting from food and water during daylight hours, for the month. Ramadan in the Polar Regions Far from many traditional Muslim places of influence and settlement, observing Ramadan in the polar regions can be challenging. About four million people live in the polar regions across parts of the United States (Alaska), Canada, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Iceland and Russia. The word "Ramadan" is from the Arabic root ramida or ar-ramad, which means scorching heat or dryness. This is because Ramadan typically takes place during the summer. [7] Ramadan requires Muslims to fast during the "daylight hours." Muslims who live in places with a midnight sun or polar night follow the sunlight hours of Mecca. [15] Observing Ramadan is one of the five 'pillars' of Islam. During Ramadan, all Muslims over the age of about 12, with some exceptions, are expected to fast between dawn and sunset. When does it take place? Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, which follows the phases of the moon. This means the dates of Ramadan change each year. PoLAR: Political and Legal Anthropology Review 46 (2), 160-176, 2023. 2: 2023: Of agency, Allah, and authority: the making of a divine trial among Muslims with same Most Muslims fast for eleven to sixteen hours during Ramadan. However, in polar regions, the period between dawn and sunset may exceed twenty-two hours in summer. For Why Ramadan 2025 Ends With A Solar Eclipse. Saturday, Mar. 29 — the date of March's new moon — is the year's first solar eclipse. This deep partial solar eclipse, visible at sunrise in eastern
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