If You Complete 30 Fasts but Arrive in a Country Where Ramadan Is Still Ongoing, Should You Continue Fasting?
Question
A man lives in Saudi Arabia and after breaking his fast on the 30th day of Ramadan, he left for Rajasthan. When he arrived here, he saw that the last fast was still going on, even though his 30 fasts had already been completed. Now what should this man do? Should he fast or break his fast?
Islamic Ruling & Answer
He should observe the fast out of respect for Ramadan, even though his 30 fasts have already been completed.
Refrence:
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Fast when the people fast, and end the fast when the people end the fast.”
Sunan Abu Dawood (2324)
Jami' at-Tirmidhi (697)
Answered by
Daurah-e-Hadith (Fazil), Darul Uloom Deoband · Specialization in Fiqh & Ifta (Grade A), Jamea Tul Hidaya, Jaipur
June 16, 2026
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