Fatwa on taking the COVID-19 vaccination and test while fasting in the month of Ramadan

ANIC LogoThe Australian Fatwa Council has received several queries in relation to taking the COVID-19 vaccination and test while fasting in the month of Ramadan. An advice is given for those who are fasting.


Australian Fatwa Council ~ 14 April 2021

The Australian Fatwa Council has received several queries in relation to taking the COVID-19 vaccination and test while fasting in the month of Ramadan.

According to medical experts and advise, the COVID-19 vaccine does not contain any nutrients and since it’s not taken orally it will not break your fast.

In relation to undergoing a COVID-19 test, this also does not break the fast regardless of whether that test is done through the nose or mouth.

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Fatwa on taking the COVID-19 vaccination and test while fasting in the month of Ramadan