Ramadan and fasting guides
Plain-language guides to sehri, iftar, preparation and common fasting questions. They are general information, not religious rulings; ask a qualified scholar about your circumstances.
Use the tickable Ramadan preparation checklistMake the most of Ramadan
Finish the Quran in Ramadan: a 30-day plan
Explore a reading plan you can adapt to your Ramadan routine.
How to do a Quran khatam at home
Find guidance for planning a Quran khatam at home.
Reading the Quran with translation
Start exploring Quran translation alongside your reading.
Taraweeh and Ramadan at the mosque
Prepare for Taraweeh and Ramadan visits to your local mosque.
ItikafLaylatul Qadr
Explore mosque guides for planning worship in the last ten nights.
Winter fasting 2026–27
Plan voluntary and make-up fasts with local times, estimated Islamic dates and cautious practical guidance.
- Winter fasting 2026–27
Why winter may be an easier time to make up missed fasts
Plan missed Ramadan fasts during shorter winter days where you live. Check local times and seek scholarly advice about qada, intentions and personal cases.
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Monday and Thursday fasts: a simple planning guide
Plan Monday and Thursday voluntary fasts with local sehri and iftar times, practical meal preparation and cautious guidance on intentions and missed fasts.
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What are the White Days (Ayyam al-Bid)?
Understand the White Days, the 13th to 15th of an Islamic month, how moon sighting affects their dates and how to check local sehri and iftar times.
Read the guide - Winter fasting 2026–27
Planning food and fluids while fasting in cold weather
Practical cold-weather fasting ideas for fluids outside fasting hours, warm sehri meals and everyday planning, with advice to consult a doctor if unwell.
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Ramadan 2027
Plan ahead with tentative dates, Pakistan calendar guidance and practical preparation checklists. Confirm the start with your local moon-sighting authorities.
- Ramadan 2027
When is Ramadan 2027? Expected dates and local confirmation
Plan for Ramadan 2027 with an approximate February start, moon-sighting caveats and steps to confirm local dates and find your city's sehri and iftar times.
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Ramadan 2027 calendar for Pakistan: a tentative month overview
Plan Ramadan 2027 in Pakistan with a tentative month overview, local moon-sighting reminders and links to city-specific sehri and iftar timetables.
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How to prepare for Ramadan 2027: a practical checklist
Prepare for Ramadan 2027 with a practical checklist for sleep, meals, work and worship, plus tentative-date reminders and links to local fasting times.
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Your first Ramadan as a new Muslim: a welcoming checklist
A welcoming first-Ramadan checklist for new Muslims: find support, learn local fasting times, plan simple meals and know when to ask a qualified scholar.
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A sehri and iftar routine for work or school
Build a practical Ramadan routine around work or school, with local sehri and iftar times, advance meal preparation, commute plans and realistic rest.
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Grocery shopping and meal prep before Ramadan
Organise Ramadan groceries and meal preparation with an inventory, flexible shopping list, simple sehri and iftar options and shared household tasks.
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Staying hydrated while fasting: general Ramadan tips
General Ramadan hydration tips for non-fasting hours, including simple drink reminders, meal planning and when to seek individual medical advice.
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What to do if you miss a day of fasting in Ramadan
Understand the first steps after a missed Ramadan fast: note the circumstances, seek qualified advice and learn the broad meaning of qada and fidya.
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Fasting and Ramadan essentials
Evergreen guidance on sehri, iftar and common fasting questions.
- Fasting basics
What are sehri and iftar, and how are the times decided?
Understand sehri, suhoor and iftar, why Fajr and Maghrib matter, and why fasting timetables differ between cities and calculation methods.
Read the guide - Using your timetable
How to find sehri and iftar times in your city
Find local sehri and iftar times using your city, date and time zone. Learn how calculation methods, travel and daylight-saving changes affect a timetable.
Read the guide - Worship and everyday practice
Opening the fast: sunnah practices and iftar duas
A respectful guide to opening the fast, dates and water, a reported iftar dua with its meaning, and keeping supplication simple without rigid formulas.
Read the guide - Meal planning
Healthy sehri ideas for a practical, balanced meal
Plan practical sehri meals with oats, eggs, lentils and other everyday ingredients. Find simple preparation ideas without promises about hunger or health.
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How to prepare for the first day of Ramadan
Get ready for Ramadan with a simple checklist for local dates, sehri and iftar times, meals, work and family plans, and questions to ask before fasting.
Read the guide - Questions for a scholar
Missed fasts and fidya: a cautious plain-language guide
Understand the difference between making up fasts, fidya and kaffara, why circumstances matter, and what to ask a qualified scholar before deciding.
Read the guide - Everyday fasting
Practical tips for fasting during long summer days
Plan for long summer fasts with local timetables, realistic routines and practical meal preparation, plus guidance on when to ask a doctor or scholar.
Read the guide - Questions for a scholar
What breaks the fast, and what needs a scholar's advice?
A careful overview of eating, drinking, forgetfulness and common fasting questions, with clear limits and advice to consult a qualified scholar or doctor.
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Sehri & iftar bread ideas
Plan bread ahead for sehri and iftar with practical guides from doubleroti.si.