Ramadan, also known as Ramzan, Ramzaan, or Ramazan, is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar or the Hijri calendar. It is observed by millions of Muslims worldwide as a period of fasting, devotion, and spiritual reflection. The fasting period, known as Roza, extends from dawn (Suhoor) to sunset (Iftar) and is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. The length of the daily fast varies across the globe due to geographical differences in daylight hours, leading to significantly different fasting durations based on location.
Muslims residing in northern regions experience longer fasting hours compared to those living near the Equator or in the Southern Hemisphere, where the sun sets earlier. This variation makes Ramadan a unique experience for each Muslim community around the world.
As per IslamicFinder.com, on March 29, 2025—the final and longest day of fasting for Ramadan 2025—Muslims in Nordic countries such as Greenland and Iceland will observe fasting for over 16 hours, whereas those in Southern Hemisphere regions like South Africa and Australia will fast for around 13 hours.
Below is a ranking of the top 10 global cities where fasting durations will be the longest on the final day of Ramadan 2025:
| Rank | City | Country | Fasting Duration | Suhoor | Iftar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nuuk | Greenland | 16h 31m | 3:40 AM | 8:11 PM |
| 2 | Reykjavik | Iceland | 16h 29m | 3:42 AM | 8:11 PM |
| 3 | Helsinki | Finland | 15h 36m | 3:20 AM | 6:56 PM |
| 4 | Oslo | Norway | 15h 40m | 3:14 AM | 6:54 PM |
| 5 | Glasgow | Scotland | 15h 05m | 3:50 AM | 6:55 PM |
| 6 | Berlin | Germany | 14h 50m | 3:46 AM | 6:36 PM |
| 7 | Dublin | Ireland | 14h 55m | 4:01 AM | 6:56 PM |
| 8 | Moscow | Russia | 14h 51m | 4:11 AM | 7:02 PM |
| 9 | Amsterdam | Netherlands | 14h 50m | 4:20 AM | 7:10 PM |
| 10 | Warsaw | Poland | 14h 50m | 3:16 AM | 6:06 PM |
Conversely, cities in the Southern Hemisphere will experience the shortest fasting durations. Muslims in Johannesburg, South Africa, and Canberra, Australia, will fast for approximately 13 hours.
| Rank | City | Country | Fasting Duration | Suhoor | Iftar |
| 1 | Johannesburg | South Africa | 13h 09m | 5:00 AM | 6:09 PM |
| 2 | Buenos Aires | Argentina | 13h 10m | 5:42 AM | 6:52 PM |
| 3 | Montevideo | Uruguay | 13h 10m | 5:33 AM | 6:43 PM |
| 4 | Ciudad del Este | Paraguay | 13h 10m | 4:31 AM | 5:41 PM |
| 5 | Brasilia | Brazil | 13h 10m | 5:06 AM | 6:16 PM |
| 6 | Harare | Zimbabwe | 13h 11m | 4:50 AM | 6:01 PM |
| 7 | Luanda | Angola | 13h 11m | 5:02 AM | 6:13 PM |
| 8 | Jakarta | Indonesia | 13h 13m | 4:47 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 9 | Puerto Montt | Chile | 13h 14m | 6:34 AM | 7:48 PM |
| 10 | Canberra | Australia | 13h 14m | 5:50 AM | 7:04 PM |
In India, Ramadan started on the evening of March 2, 2025, and is expected to conclude on either March 30 or March 31, depending on the lunar sighting. The fasting duration in Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad will range between 13 to 14 hours throughout the month.
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