Ramadan is one of the most important for all the Muslims out there due to the significance it holds in Islam.
Now, if you’re in India, and don’t want to spend all the time that you could use for praying, in finding out Ramadan information, then we are here to help you out! You can visit our new Ramadan 2021 website.
Moreover, this blog will also help you find everything that you need to know regarding Ramadan 2021 in India.
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The month of Ramadan takes place in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Hence, this year, Ramadan is between April-May in India.
So, depending on the moon sightings, Ramadan is expected to start from the evening of the 13th of April, 2021.
Depending on the moon sightings, Ramadan in India will end in the evening of the 12th of May, or 13th of the May.
The timings may differ which is why you can use the Halaltrip website to know the exact timings for every location and day.
The Qibla direction in India usually lies near the West direction. However, it is essential that you find the exact Qibla direction.
For this, you can always make use of apps that can help you find the exact direction. For instance, you can use always use the Halaltrip website to get an accurate idea about the direction. You can also go for the Halaltrip app.
Laylatul Qadr is one of the most important days of Ramadan. So, according to some scholars, it might be on the 27th day of Ramadan. However, some also say that it can fall on any odd day of the last 10 days of Ramadan.
Hence, there’s no exact date for Laylatul Qadr which is why it is always a good idea to pray as much as you can during the last 10 days of Ramadhan!
In India, Eid-Ul-Fitr will start from the evening of May 12th, 2021. However, it may get delayed by one day if there’s no moon sighting.
Muslims in India fast for around 14 hours or more, depending on the Suhoor and Iftar timings, for around 30 days for Ramadan.
Due to the surging COVID-19 cases, many Masjids aren’t open during Ramadan 2021 in many Indian states.
You can still check in with your local authorities to know whether they are open or not. However, due to the grave situation in India, it is advisable to stay at home and pray this Ramadan.
If you’re looking to go to the Mosques, make sure you find the one which is nearest to your location. For this, you can use the Halaltrip website to find out Mosques in your locality.
Given below is a list of Iftar and Sahur timings in some of the main cities of India as of 16th April 2021.
However, the timings differ location-wise and day-wise. So, we advise you to check the timings daily, as per your location, to avoid any mistakes and confusion.
| City | Sahur | Iftar |
| Delhi | 4:32 AM | 6:49 PM |
| Mumbai | 5:06 AM | 6:57 PM |
| Kolkata | 3:58 AM | 5:58 PM |
| Hyderabad | 4:44 AM | 6:33 PM |
| Bengaluru | 5:53 AM | 6:34 PM |
| Patna | 4:06 AM | 6:14 PM |
| Srinagar | 4:30 AM | 7:04 PM |
| Ahmedabad | 5:00 AM | 7:02 PM |
| Guwahati | 3:38 AM | 5:48 PM |
| Lucknow | 4:20 AM | 6:32 PM |
As India consists of many Muslims, you can find plenty of Halal restaurants in your locality.
But, just to be sure, consider using the Halaltrip website to find Halal restaurants around you!
Food delivery is open in most of the Indian states. However, due to the night curfew across various states and cities, the food delivery timings may be affected.
You can always check in with food delivery apps and restaurants to know whether they deliver past certain hours or not.
So, that’s everything that you need to know regarding Ramadan 2021 in India! For more information, you can always visit our Halaltrip blog for more Ramadan-related information.
