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Can a menstruating woman fast during Ramadan?

Author

Abigail Rogers

Updated on March 03, 2026

During Ramadan, Muslims fast between sunrise and sunset, not consuming food or drink. However, when a woman is menstruating she cannot fast. But despite this, some women feel they cannot be open about their periods with male members of their family.

Should I break my fast if I get my period?

Fasts missed due to menstruation have to be made up as soon as possible. Women on their periods are not the only group to abstain from fasting. The sick and the old are not able to fast for health reasons, and people who are traveling can choose not to fast and make it up later.

Can I stop my period in Ramadan?

Answer: The Muslim woman is allowed to take pills to stop menses during Ramadan. If she does so to continue observing fasting, then her intention is a good one and Allah will reward her for such a good intention.

What Quran says about menstruation?

In other words, if a man has sexual relations with a menstruating woman, he is not perceived as unclean only until evening, but for seven days. When seven days pass from the beginning of menstruation, the woman is regarded as clean and thus sexual contact is permitted.

Is it good to fast during menstruation?

While full fasting should be avoided during menstruation, you can still practice intermittent fasting. During menstruation, the most important thing is to remain hydrated. Menstrual blood loss often results in iron deficiency so make sure you eat iron-rich food like spinach, apples and legumes.

What does the Quran say about menstruation?

Can a woman pray on her period?

Menstruating girls and women are excluded from fasting and praying during Ramadan.

Can a menstruating woman touch Quran?

The only one who should touch the Quran is a believer (i.e. A Muslim). Therefore, Taher means believer (Muslim). There is NO evidence whatsoever that says that a woman who is in her periods or a woman who. is having post-natal bleeding that she can not touch the Quran.

Is Period Blood impure?

People need to know that menstrual blood is not impure. Just like blood from any other part of the body, once out, this blood too starts decomposing and thus emanates an odor. During periods women are at greater risk of urinary tract infections due to dampness.