Now you can have the blessed Ramadan in Riyadh with our guide on prayer times , local practices, and tips for fasting in this spiritual month. Discover the schedule of Ramadan especially in the heart of Saudi Arabia. Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam. During this holy month Muslims observe fast from sahar to iftar to please Allah Almighty. This month is a gift of Allah to Muslims. It usually consists of 29 or 30 days. This month of discipline and devotion ends with Eid al-Fitr, the joyous festival.
Dua for Ramadan Moon Sighting
اللَّهُمَّ أَهِلَّهُ عَلَيْنَا بِالْيُمْنِ وَالْإِيمَانِ، وَالسَّلَامَةِ وَالإِسْلَامِ، رَبِّي وَرَبُّكَ اللَّهُ
“O Allah, grant us tranquility, faith, security, and Islam when this moon appears on us. (O moon!) Allah is both your and my Lord.
Niyyah (intention) for Observing the Fast
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
“In the name of Allah, who is the most gracious and merciful.”
وَبِصَوْمِ غَدٍ نَّوَيْتُ مِنْ شَهْرِ رَمَضَانَ
“I intend to fast tomorrow for the month of Ramadan.”
Dua before Iftar (دعاء قبل الافطار)
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي لَكَ صُمْتُ، وَبِكَ آمَنتُ، وَعَلَيْكَ تَوَكَّلْتُ، وَعَلَى رِزْقِكَ أَفْطَرْتُ
“Oh Allah! I broke my fast with Your provision as I believe in You, I put my trust in You, and I fasted for You.
Dua after Iftar
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَعَانَنِي فَصُمْتُ، وَرَزَقَنِي فَأَفْطَرْتُ
“All glory belongs to Allah, who provided the sustenance to break my fast and enabled me to maintain it.”