Opening Fast Schedule Monday, April 4, 2023 and Tips for Working in Ramadan

Dream - Working to earn a living is an obligation. The command to work and the prohibition of laziness are mentioned in the Qur'an and hadith.

In Surah Al-Ankabut verse 17, Allah SWT says: "So seek your provision from Allah, then worship Him and be grateful to Him. To Allah you will be returned."

Meanwhile, in a Hadith from Aisha r.a, narrated by Imam At-Thabrani, the Prophet Muhammad SAW said: "Indeed, Allah loves someone who, when they work, does it professionally."

However, worship as the main mission of life in this world should not be neglected. Especially in the holy month of Ramadan, which is full of blessings and mercy.

So fasting should not be an excuse for someone to be lazy. On the contrary, it should be a motivation for someone to work.

Quoted from the page NU Online, there are three tips that can be done to improve work ethics and productivity in the month of Ramadan, including:

1. Be Grateful for the Job You Have

Not only with work, even with every breath we are taught to be grateful for the blessings given by Allah SWT. As stated in the Quran:

"If you were to count the blessings of Allah, you would not be able to count them. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful." (Quran, An-Nahl: 18)

By being grateful, we will feel more at peace in life and work from the heart. Especially in the month of Ramadan, which should be a moment of gratitude and contentment for what Allah has bestowed upon us.

2. Manage Your Time Well

During Ramadan, managing time becomes more important because we have to divide it between work, worship, and rest. As Allah SWT says in Surah Al-Asr verses 1-3:

"By time, indeed, mankind is in loss, except for those who have believed and done righteous deeds and advised each other to truth and advised each other to patience."

3. Take Care of Your Body and Mind

During fasting, the body and mind become more vulnerable to fatigue and dehydration. Therefore, it is important to take care of your body and mind by consuming healthy food and exercising at the right time.

If the body remains healthy, the quality of work will be maintained and we will continue to be able to be productive in doing other tasks and worship during fasting.

Here is the schedule for breaking the fast on the 12th of Ramadan 1444 Hijri or April 4, 2023 for Jakarta and 5 other cities.

Jakarta Opening Fast Schedule

Bandung Opening Fast Schedule

Yogyakarta Opening Fast Schedule

Surabaya Opening Fast Schedule

Makassar Opening Fast Schedule

Medan Opening Fast Schedule

Jakarta and Surrounding Areas Opening Fast Schedule