Ramadan: a dietitian offers tips for healthy fasting
ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Ramadan is the month in the Islamic calendar when the Qur’an was revealed to the prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The duration of fasting varies from 13 to 18 hours a day, depending on the daylight times in a country. Muslims believe that fasting helps to develop their submission to God, empathy with the poor and repentance for past sins. During fasting, meal schedules, fluid intake, and sleep and wake times are altered. The adaptability to these changes depends on the types and quantity of foods and drinks that are consumed during the month.
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