The specific times that Muslim couple can enjoy sex during the holy months are below.

1. After Iftaar

Iftaar is the meal eaten when a fasting Muslim completes his fast for a day, specifically at sunset. Often, fruits are used to break the fast by Muslims. It is permitted for married individuals to enjoy themselves at this period.

2. After Taraweeh prayer

Taraweeh prayer is the prayer observed after Salaatul Isha’ – that is the last prayer of the Muslims’ five daily prayers. In most places in Nigeria, Taraweeh is said some minutes past 8 o’ clock at night. After this prayer, there is no problem if a legally married couple have sex.

3. Normal bedtime

There is no problem at all if a Muslim couple have sex during normal bedtime, even during Ramadan.

4. Before Qiyaamu-l -Layl

Qiyaamu-l-Layl is a prayer observed between 11pm and 4am. The prayer is also known as Tahajjud. sexual intercourse is permitted before the Tahajjud.

5. After Qiyaamu-l -Layl

As stated above about Qiyaamu-l-Layl, married couples after observing this prayer can enjoy sexual relations as long as they will do so before Fajr, a period during which Muslims who want to fast cease eating and drinking and start abstaining from any other acts that cancels out the  fast.