Yes, a period breaks your fast during Ramadan.
According to Islamic teachings, when a woman is menstruating, she is not permitted to fast. This is because menstruation is considered a state of ritual impurity. The reference provided clearly states, "when a woman is menstruating she cannot fast." This means if a woman is fasting during Ramadan and her period begins, her fast is immediately broken.
Here is a summary in a table format:
| Condition | Fasting Status |
|---|---|
| Not menstruating | Fasting is valid (if fulfilling other requirements) |
| Menstruating | Fasting is not valid and must be broken |
Therefore, a woman experiencing menstruation during the fasting hours of Ramadan must break her fast. She does not need to continue fasting while menstruating and should make up for the missed fast days later.
