Fasting
3 Apr
Muslims believe that the month of Ramadan is the holiest month of the year. During this period, Muslims come together to observe their holy fast exercise. Here are ways to support your Muslim peers during Ramadan.
2 Apr
Conditions for being exempt from Ramadan, fasting, and compensations as the holy month of Ramadan envelopes the Islamic communities worldwide, Muslims are expected set to abstain from food and drink from dawn till sunset for the next 29 or 30 days.
However, there are individuals whose journeys take a different path.
20 Mar
Religious fasting is a spiritual practice that unites Muslims, Christians and many other faiths all over the world. Fasting involves self-reflection, empathy and seeking a deeper connection with God.
10 Dec
Researchers tested how killfish respond to fasting at different ages. What they found could be transferable to humans.
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