Pakistan, Feb. 8 -- With Ramadan just around the corner, Muslims across the globe are preparing for fasting hours that vary significantly depending on geography, daylight duration, and seasonal changes, making planning essential for worshippers. The holy month is expected to begin on February 19, though moon sighting could move it a day earlier, to February 18. Compared to last year, fasting hours in Pakistan will be generally shorter, offering a relatively easier experience for worshippers this year.

In northern regions such as northern Russia, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and Finland, fasting hours are expected to be among the longest, often exceeding sixteen hours daily. Some locations may see fasts approaching twenty hours due...