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The month of Ramadan has started following the local moon-sighting announcements. This means that communities are now fasting every day. For the unversed,
fasting, or Sawm, begins at Sehri (the pre-dawn meal) and ends at Iftar (the meal to break the fast at sunset). Before dawn, Muslims consume a nourishing meal to sustain them throughout the day. At sunset, the fast is traditionally broken with dates and water, followed by a full meal
What Is Iftar?
For the unversed, Iftar refers to “breaking the fast”. It is basically the meal eaten by Muslims to end their daily fast when the sun sets at Maghrib. It is traditionally observed right at the adhan (call to prayer) for Maghrib and is considered a moment of gratitude, community and nourishment after a long day of fasting.Many muslims begin Iftar by consuming dates and water. This plays an important physical role in providing nourishment after hours of abstinence. Not many people know but Iftar has a deep spiritual and social significance: Breaking fast in congregation with family, friends or the wider community reinforces bonds and shared faith, often accompanied by prayers and reflection.
Iftar City-Wise Timings For Today
Listed below, you will find the commonly published Iftar (Maghrib / sunset) times for major Indian cities for today. These will be useful if you are planning community iftars, preparing meals or simply checking prayer schedules.However, it is important to note that local mosque committees or roohiyat/ru’yat (moon-sighting) bodies may publish small adjustments. Therefore, treat these as widely used city references rather than an official decree.
New Delhi: 6:17 PM
Mumbai: 6:42 PM
Kolkata: 5:37 PM
Chennai: 6:17 PM
Hyderabad: 6:21 PM
Why Do Iftar Timings Vary Each Day?
Sehri and iftar schedules shift slightly every day. It is all dependent on gradual changes in sunrise and sunset. Timings can also differ from city to city due to geographical location. Additionally, there may be minor variations of a few minutes within communities.Disclaimer: This article is based on popular beliefs. Times Now is not responsible for the accuracy or completeness of the information and facts provided here.
