Who are the types of people permitted to break their fasting during the month of Ramadan?

The sick person who finds it hard to fast or that he is negatively affected by fasting

The traveling person

The woman who experiences her monthly period or post natal bleeding

The pregnant or suckling woman who fears harm for herself or her baby because of observing fasting

Allah said ( interpretation of the meaning ) :

{ So whoever sights [the new moon of] the month, let him fast it; and whoever is ill or on a journey - then an equal number of other days. Allah intends for you ease and does not intend for you hardship }

AL‑BAQARAH (185)

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Who are the types of people permitted to break their fasting during the month of Ramadan?