As the holy month of Ramadan commenced, Muslims in New York are gearing up for a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection. With the month-long observance officially starting on March 11 in certain regions and March 12 in others, the Islamic community in New York has begun observing the fasts according to the respective starting dates.
Here are the Sehri (pre-dawn meal) and Iftar (breaking of fast) times for New York:
New York Sehri and Iftar Time
| Day | Sehri (Fiqa Hanafi) | Iftar (Fiqa Hanafi) | Sehri (Fiqa Jafria) | Iftar (Fiqa Jafria) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 05:57 AM | 07:00 PM | 05:47 AM | 06:58 PM | 11 Mar 2024 |
| 2 | 05:56 AM | 07:01 PM | 05:46 AM | 06:59 PM | 12 Mar 2024 |
| 3 | 05:54 AM | 07:02 PM | 05:45 AM | 07:00 PM | 13 Mar 2024 |
| 4 | 05:52 AM | 07:03 PM | 05:43 AM | 07:02 PM | 14 Mar 2024 |
| 5 | 05:51 AM | 07:04 PM | 05:42 AM | 07:03 PM | 15 Mar 2024 |
| 6 | 05:49 AM | 07:05 PM | 05:40 AM | 07:04 PM | 16 Mar 2024 |
| 7 | 05:47 AM | 07:06 PM | 05:39 AM | 07:05 PM | 17 Mar 2024 |
| 8 | 05:45 AM | 07:07 PM | 05:37 AM | 07:06 PM | 18 Mar 2024 |
| 9 | 05:44 AM | 07:09 PM | 05:36 AM | 07:07 PM | 19 Mar 2024 |
| 10 | 05:42 AM | 07:10 PM | 05:34 AM | 07:09 PM | 20 Mar 2024 |
| 11 | 05:40 AM | 07:11 PM | 05:33 AM | 07:10 PM | 21 Mar 2024 |
| 12 | 05:38 AM | 07:12 PM | 05:31 AM | 07:11 PM | 22 Mar 2024 |
| 13 | 05:37 AM | 07:13 PM | 05:30 AM | 07:12 PM | 23 Mar 2024 |
| 14 | 05:35 AM | 07:14 PM | 05:28 AM | 07:13 PM | 24 Mar 2024 |
| 15 | 05:33 AM | 07:15 PM | 05:27 AM | 07:14 PM | 25 Mar 2024 |
| 16 | 05:31 AM | 07:16 PM | 05:25 AM | 07:16 PM | 26 Mar 2024 |
| 17 | 05:29 AM | 07:17 PM | 05:24 AM | 07:17 PM | 27 Mar 2024 |
| 18 | 05:28 AM | 07:18 PM | 05:22 AM | 07:18 PM | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 19 | 05:26 AM | 07:19 PM | 05:21 AM | 07:19 PM | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 20 | 05:24 AM | 07:20 PM | 05:19 AM | 07:20 PM | 30 Mar 2024 |
| 21 | 05:22 AM | 07:21 PM | 05:18 AM | 07:21 PM | 31 Mar 2024 |
| 22 | 05:20 AM | 07:22 PM | 05:16 AM | 07:22 PM | 01 Apr 2024 |
| 23 | 05:19 AM | 07:23 PM | 05:15 AM | 07:23 PM | 02 Apr 2024 |
| 24 | 05:17 AM | 07:24 PM | 05:13 AM | 07:24 PM | 03 Apr 2024 |
| 25 | 05:15 AM | 07:25 PM | 05:12 AM | 07:25 PM | 04 Apr 2024 |
| 26 | 05:13 AM | 07:26 PM | 05:10 AM | 07:26 PM | 05 Apr 2024 |
| 27 | 05:11 AM | 07:28 PM | 05:09 AM | 07:28 PM | 06 Apr 2024 |
| 28 | 05:10 AM | 07:29 PM | 05:07 AM | 07:29 PM | 07 Apr 2024 |
| 29 | 05:08 AM | 07:30 PM | 05:06 AM | 07:30 PM | 08 Apr 2024 |
| 30 | 05:06 AM | 07:31 PM | 05:04 AM | 07:31 PM | 09 Apr 2024 |
These timings are crucial for Muslims observing the fasts as they mark the beginning and end of the fasting period each day. It’s important for the community to adhere to these timings to ensure the proper observance of the fasts in accordance with Islamic teachings.
Charity in New York City
Muslims across New York are encouraged to engage in acts of charity, prayer, and self-reflection during this sacred month. Ramadan is not only a time for abstaining from food and drink but also a time for spiritual growth and strengthening of community bonds.
