Ramadan stations- Fatawa (2): What is the Islamic ruling of fasting for pregnant women who cannot bear hunger during the day?
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Question: If a pregnant woman feels too tired during fasting, can she breaks her fast, provided that fasting is not dangerous for her nor for the baby?
Answer: Pregnant and breastfeeding women can break their fast and only pay fidya (giving a poor person two satisfactory meals for everyday of fasting). That is the opinion of most scholars.
