MIRPUR (Kashmir English): As the holy month of Ramzan starts on February 19, here are the complete details of official Sehri and Iftar timings for Fiqa Hanfi and Jafri for Mirpur district, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).
Ruet-e-Hilal Committee (RHC) on Wednesday announced that the moon of Ramzan has been sighted on Thursday, February 19.
Sehri and Iftar time in Mirpur today
Residents of Mirpur belonging to the Fiqa Hanfi can now plan their fasting schedules according to the times available below. Similarly, residents belonging to Fiqa Jafri can also check their Iftar timings here.
Mirpur Iftar Time Today – February 21, Saturday
| Fiqh | Sehri Time | Iftar Time | |
| Hanafi | 5:20 AM | 5:55 PM | |
| Jafria | 5:10AM | 6:05 PM |
Muslims worldwide fast during the holy month of Ramadan to attain piety, sincerity, and closeness to God. Ramadan provides the best opportunity for Muslims to start their lives anew by creating an environment of reform at the individual and collective levels.
Significance of Ramzan
Ramzan is one of the Islamic calendar’s most spiritual and holy months and is celebrated with all zeal and zest across the Muslim countries, including Pakistan.
As soon as the holy month of Ramzan approaches, the streets transform into a spiritual hub, where Muslims congregate to observe a month of fasting, contemplation, and social bonding.
Traditional Iftar and Suhoor meals during Ramzan are woven into the daily routine. The family gathers around the table, sharing stories and laughter, often breaking fasts with a date and a piece of fruit.
The third meal of the day, often called Sahoor or Sehri, is eaten before sunrise, which is quite special as, in some families, all would rise before dawn to share a breakfast.
Doing charity and donating to needy friends and families is also an important element of the holy month of Ramzan. People who can afford help the needy people so that everyone can enjoy the blessings of this spiritual month.
People gather money and food essentials to distribute among the needy so everyone has a table full of food after a long day of fasting.
