7 Countries with the Longest Fasting Duration, Some Lasting Up to 22 Hours

Kapanlagi.com - The Earth always rotates, that's why every part of the world has different times and weather. Some have longer nights, some have earlier mornings. Some experience winter all year round, while others don't have winter like in Indonesia and other Southeast Asian countries. Just like time, performing fasting is done using time, from sunrise to sunset. And of course, because of that, there are many countries with the longest and fastest fasting durations.

The difference in time is due to the rotation of the Earth. Earth's rotation refers to the rotating movement of the Earth on its axis. And as a result of this movement on the axis, every region on Earth experiences day and night, although the length of day and night can vary. That is why, time differences can occur in every country and of course the duration of fasting also varies.

In some countries, daytime is longer than nighttime, and there are also countries where daytime is shorter than nighttime. This certainly affects the fasting time. There are countries with the fastest fasting time and there are countries with the longest fasting time. Therefore, according to various sources, here are 7 countries with the longest fasting duration, up to 22 hours.

1. Reykjavik, Iceland (22 Hours)

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The country with the longest fasting duration is Reykjavik, which is the largest city in Iceland and is recognized as one of the cleanest, greenest, and safest cities in the world. Iceland has different times during each season, as during each summer season, the country only experiences 2 hours of darkness and is fully daylight, while during the winter season, it only experiences 2 hours of daylight and the rest is night.

Meanwhile, Ramadan in Reykjavik, Iceland is only observed during the months that experience summer, and this certainly makes it challenging for the Muslim community living in Iceland, especially in the city of Reykjavik, to fast for almost a full day. Therefore, the Muslim community in Iceland fasts for only 18 hours or follows the fasting times in the nearest countries such as Saudi Arabia or France, which are geographically close to Iceland. This is allowed by Islam, as long as the fasting conditions are adjusted accordingly.

2. Nuuk, Greenland (20 Hours)

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Nuuk is the largest capital in Greenland, experiencing sunlight for up to 2 months. Can you imagine having to see the sun shining for 2 months? That's why time in Nuuk, Greenland is very unpredictable, unlike in other countries.

The area is almost entirely covered in ice and experiences summer with a temperature of only 10 degrees Celsius. The ice sheet in Greenland covers an area of ​​660,200 square miles or nearly 80 percent of the country's surface. It is also one of the countries with a sparse population, with only 56,000 people.

Because of its extraordinary time and the phenomenon of the midnight sun, it is decided that Nuuk, Greenland has a fasting time of 20 hours.

3. Helsinki, Finland (19 Hours)

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The country with the next longest fasting duration is Helsinki, Finland. Just like Nuuk and Reykjavik, Helsinki is also the capital and largest city in Finland. This year, during Ramadan, Helsinki is experiencing summer and enjoying sunlight for 19 hours. And of course, this makes Helsinki have to fast for 19 hours.

However, Helsinki does not have a very hot summer because the hottest temperature in Helsinki, Finland is only 22 degrees Celsius with a cool breeze still enveloping the city.

4. Stockholm, Sweden (18 Hours)

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Stockholm, Sweden is the capital and largest city in Sweden. Stockholm is included in the countries with the longest fasting duration in the world, which is 19 hours. During this Ramadan, Stockholm, Sweden observes fasting during the summer when the sun shines for 18 hours, and the Muslim community in Stockholm, Sweden has to fast for 18 hours.

This is because Stockholm, Sweden is located in the northern part of the sun, which is why sunlight in Stockholm, Sweden varies. The summer in Stockholm, Sweden is not too hot because it only has temperatures ranging from 20 to 25 degrees Celsius. So even though Muslims in Stockholm, Sweden fast for 18 hours, they do not feel too thirsty due to the cool weather.

5. Berlin, Germany (19 Hours)

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The next country with the longest fasting duration is Berlin in Germany. Berlin is the capital of Germany and is one of the countries with the longest fasting duration in the world. This cold climate country has long daylight hours in the summer, with a duration of 18 hours. However, the summer in Berlin is not too hot, with temperatures only ranging from 20 to 25 degrees Celsius, similar to Stockholm. That is why Berlin, Germany is included in the countries with the longest fasting duration in the world, which is 18 hours.

6. London, England (18.5 Hours)

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London, England becomes the next country with the longest fasting duration, which is 18.5 hours. London is the capital of England and is the largest metropolitan area in England. The reason why London, England is one of the countries with the longest fasting duration is because London, England is located in a subtropical climate country with 4 climates.

During the fasting period, Muslims in London, England will have their pre-dawn meal (sahur) between 2:30 and 3:00 in the morning, and break their fast between 9:00 and 9:30 in the evening. That is why London, England is one of the countries with the longest fasting duration, which is 18.5 hours.

7. Paris, France (17 Hours)

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And the country with the longest fasting duration is Paris, France. It is the capital and has many famous cultural and art sites in the world and is also a country with 4 climates similar to London, England. This of course makes Paris, France included in the list of countries with the longest fasting duration that must be undertaken, which is 17 hours. During suhoor, Muslims in Paris will have suhoor at around 03:00 to 04:30, almost similar to Indonesia. But when breaking the fast, it will occur between around 21:00 to 21:50 in the evening. That is why Paris, France is one of the countries with the longest fasting duration, which is 17 hours.

Those are the 7 countries with the longest fasting duration up to 22 hours. Although every Muslim in the world has different times for fasting, but the intention and purpose remain the same, which is the intention of fasting for Allah SWT.

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