Tarwiyah Ifthar Schedule for May 25, 2026 in Jogja and Surrounding Areas
Only a few hours remain until the Tarwiyah ifthar time. For readers observing this sunnah practice, knowing the precise ifthar time is essential to follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
What exactly is this sunnah? According to the book ‘Sifat Puasa Nabi SAW di Bulan Ramadhan’ by Yazid bin Abdul Qadir Jawas, the Prophet (peace be upon him) encouraged Muslims to break their fast promptly once the time arrives.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: ‘People will remain in goodness as long as they hasten to break their fast.’ (Sahih al-Bukhari 1957, Sahih Muslim 1098)
With Tarwiyah ifthar time approaching, here are the precise timings for Yogyakarta Special Region’s cities and regencies:
Yogyakarta City: 17:30 WIB
Bantul Regency: 17:30 WIB
Gunungkidul Regency: 17:29 WIB
Kulon Progo Regency: 17:31 WIB
Sleman Regency: 17:30 WIB
Tarwiyah Ifthar Duas: According to the official website of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), here are recommended phrases for breaking the fast on May 25, 2026:
Dua #1
ذَهَبَ الظَّمَأُ وَابْتَلَّتِ الْعُرُوقُ وَثَبَتَ الْأَجْرُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ تَعَالَى
Arabic Latin: Dzahabadh dhoma’u wabtalatil ’uruuqu wa tsabatal ajru in syaa Allahu Ta’aalaa.
Meaning: ‘Thirst has departed, veins are moistened, and reward is secured, Allah willing.’
Dua #2
اللَّهُمَّ لَكَ صُمْتُ وَعَلَى رِزْقِكَ أَفْطَرْتُ
Arabic Latin: Allaahumma laka shumtu wa ’alaa rizkika afthartu.
Meaning: ‘O Allah, I fasted for You and break my fast with Your provision.’
Dua #3
الْحَمْدُ لِلّٰهِ الَّذِي أَعَانَنِيَ فَصَمْتُ وَرَزَقَنِي فَأَفْطَرْتُ
Arabic Latin: Alhamdulillaahil ladzii a’aani fashamtu wa razaqanii fa afthartu.
Meaning: ‘All praise is due to Allah, who enabled me to fast and provided sustenance to break it.’
Best Foods for Tarwiyah Ifthar
Have readers ever wondered about the best food to break a fast? The answer lies in this hadith:
كَانَ النَّبِيُّ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ يُفْطِرُ عَلَى رُطَبَاتِ قَبْلَ أَنْ يُصَلَّى، فَإِنْ لَمْ يَكُنْ رُطَبَاتٌ فَتَمَرَاتُ، فَإِنْ لَمْ يَكُنْ تَمَرَاتٌ حَسَا حَسَوَاتٍ مِنْ مَاءٍ
Meaning: ‘The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to break his fast with fresh dates before praying. If fresh dates were unavailable, he would eat dried dates. If neither was available, he would take a few sips of water.’ (Sunan Abu Dawud 2356, Ibn Khuzaimah 2065)
Intention for Arafah Fast on May 26, 2026
According to the book ‘Notes on Sunnah Fasting Fiqh’ by Hari Ahadi, voluntary fasting is categorised into two types: those without fixed timing and those with specific timing.
As readers may anticipate, Arafah fasting falls into the latter category. Therefore, the intention must be formed from the night before until before dawn. Simply put, the intention for Arafah fast cannot be made after the fact.
Sheikh Muhammad bin Shalih al-Utsaimin stated: ‘Voluntary fasts with specific timings carry the same ruling as obligatory fasts (i.e., intention must be made from the night or before dawn)…’ (Fath Dzil Jalali wal Ikram, VII/89)
The intention for Arafah fast must be in the heart, though verbalisation is not required. For those following the practice of reciting the intention, the phrase is:
نَوَيْتُ صَوْمَ عَرَفَةٌ سُنَّةٌ لِلَّهِ تَعَالَى
Arabic Latin: Nawaitu shauma ’arafata sunnatan lillaahi ta’aalaa.
Meaning: ‘I intend to fast for Arafah as a sunnah act for Allah Almighty.’
The above intention can be recited after breaking the Tarwiyah fast tonight, but must be completed before the dawn call to prayer, which marks the start of Arafah fasting. This is the Tarwiyah ifthar schedule for May 25, 2026, in Jogja and surrounding areas. May it be of benefit.