Forgetting to Perform Ghusl al-Janabah During Ramadan

Question

A person became ritually impure at night and intended to perform ghusl (ritual washing) before dawn to fast during Ramadan. However, he fell asleep without realizing it, confident that he would wake up before dawn. He woke up before the call to prayer, had his pre-dawn meal (suhoor), and forgot that he was in a state of janabah until after dawn. He could not perform ghusl before sunrise to avoid embarrassment and did so only after sunrise.

Answer 1

Peace be upon you.

Ayatollah Khamenei (may Allah protect him):

His fast is valid, and he has no obligation.

Source: Message on Prayer and Fasting, Fasting, Obligations of Fasting, Avoiding Invalidators of Fasting, Remaining in a State of Janabah or Menstruation until the Call to Dawn, M 845

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Ayatollah Sistani (may Allah protect him):

He must make up the fast, but there is no expiation required.

Source: Minhaj al-Salihin, Vol. 1, Invalidators of Fasting, 995

May you be successful in all good.