Ramadan fasting

Muslim athletes push boundaries to keep on training despite fasting during Ramadan

By Ken Maguire — April 5, 2024
LONDON (AP) — Dawn-to-dusk fasting poses obstacles about the best time to exercise — if it's an option — because it can adversely impact sleep and energy levels.

Fasting at school? More Muslim students in the US are getting support during Ramadan

By Darren Sands, Corey Williams, Giovanna Dell'orto, and Mariam Fam — March 18, 2024
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Fasting is not required of young children, but many Muslim children like to fast to share in the month's rituals and emulate parents and older siblings, according to the Islamic Networks Group.

What is Ramadan and how do Muslims observe the Islamic holy month?

By Mariam Fam — March 11, 2024
CAIRO (AP) — Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar; the month cycles through the seasons.

Muslims spot Ramadan crescent moon in Saudi Arabia, meaning month of fasting starts Monday for many

By Jon Gambrell — March 11, 2024
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — During Ramadan, those observing typically break their fast with a date and water, following the tradition set by the Prophet Muhammad.

Can diabetic Muslims fast safely in Ramadan? These guidelines can help.

By Silma Suba — April 6, 2022
(Interfaith America) — Many diabetic Muslims choose to fast during Ramadan, potentially increasing their risk of acute complications, and most do not receive education on fasting safely.

Why Ramadan is called Ramadan: 6 questions answered

By Mohammad Hassan Khalil — April 1, 2022
(The Conversation) — The month of fasting and spiritual growth is one of the five 'pillars of Islam.'

Ramadan fasting isn’t about hunger. It’s about living mindfully.

By Omar Suleiman — April 13, 2021
(RNS) — As you fast from what is ordinarily permissible, you learn to fast from what is prohibited at all times.

Muslims open Ramadan with social distanced prayers, vaccines

By Niniek Karmini — April 13, 2021
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — COVID-19 cases are spiking in Indonesia, the world’s most populous Muslim nation, but vaccines are being administered and the government is loosening restrictions.

Islamic leaders battle misconception about vaccines, fasting

By Mariam Fam and David Sharp — April 10, 2021
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Islamic leaders are using social media, virtual town halls and face-to-face discussions to spread the word that it's acceptable to be vaccinated for the coronavirus during Ramadan.

Ramadan in the quiet spaces

By Ruth Nasrullah — May 1, 2020
(RNS) — We don’t need a crowd and we don’t need the vast expanse of the prayer hall. God is with us wherever we pray.

FEATURED VIDEO: Ramadan brings together young, old

By Mary Herndon — July 1, 2014
Muslims across the country and the world began fasting for Ramadan this past weekend. Ramadan is a month-long Muslim holiday; this year it falls between June 28 to July 28, but the dates change every year because Islam follows the lunar calendar. During the month-long ritual, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset. After sunset, families gather to eat […]
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