A person lives in the Beqaa Valley and works as a doctor in the south. It is known that the ruling of travel applies to him due to his work. However, he wants to establish a travel distance to break his fast. How far does he need to travel? Is it sufficient to travel 20.5 kilometers one way and then 20.5 kilometers back?
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Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings.
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei (may God protect him):
The distance you must travel should be 41 kilometers one way (extensive), as the return journey to work is not counted since it is a prerequisite for work.
Source: Special Inquiry + Message on Prayer and Fasting, Prayer, Traveler's Prayer, Not to Consider Travel as Work, M 503
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may God protect him):
The important factor is not whether the travel is a prerequisite for your work or not, but rather whether the title of 'frequent traveler' applies to you. Accordingly, if the title of 'frequent traveler' applies to you, you cannot break your fast, and you must complete your prayers during all your travels. If the title does not apply to you, then you cannot fast and complete your prayers at your workplace.
To determine whether the title of 'frequent traveler' applies to you, you can refer to Question 3218.
Source: Minhaj al-Salihin, Vol. 1, Conditions for Shortening Prayer, M 909
May you be successful in all good.