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  1. The timing to break a fast depends on the type of fast you are following. In religious or intermittent fasting, it varies.

    Religious Fasting: In religious fasting, such as during Ramadan for Muslims, the fast is typically broken at sunset, which is known as “Iftar.”

    Intermittent Fasting: In intermittent fasting, the timing varies based on the specific fasting protocol you’re following. Common methods include the 16/8 method (fast for 16 hours, eat during an 8-hour window) or the 5:2 method (eat normally for 5 days, restrict calories on 2 non-consecutive days).

  2. Breaking the fast should be at sunset which the time of maghrib prayer

  3. Asma Issa
    Islamic Scholar Certified in Quranic and Hadith studies

    We typically break our fast at sunset. This time is when the sun goes below the horizon, marking the end of the fasting period. In Muslim traditions, such as during Ramadan in Islam, the fast is often broken with dates and water. Always check local sunset times to ensure accuracy of time.