Is fasting compulsory during a journey? DWQA Questions › Category: ramadhan › Is fasting compulsory during a journey? 0 Vote Up Vote Down JonSnow Staff asked 4 years ago During my journey, i.e Mauritius to Dubai, Dubai to Jeddah, Jeddah to Makkah and while performing Umrah, is fasting compulsory? 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down JonSnow Staff answered 4 years ago Fasting is recommended, not compulsory during travelling when you have left your residing area.