A traveler following the country in which he resides
Q 3: Ramadan came while I was in Sudan. I observed Sawm (fasting) on Saturday and then traveled to a neighboring country, where people began Sawm on Sunday. People in Sudan broke their Sawm after twenty nine days, whereas the other country completed Sawm for thirty days. What is the ruling on this, given that I observed Sawm for thirty days in the other country?
A: You take the same ruling as the country you traveled to. Thus, it is impermissible to break your Sawm, rather you should complete Sawm with them, as you are included in the ruling with them. However, if you have only observed Sawm for twenty eight days, you should fast the other days after `Eid-ul-Fitr (the Festival of Breaking the Fast) to complete twenty nine days, as a month cannot be less than twenty nine days, or more than thirty days. (Part No. 10; Page No. 128) May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.
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