Fasting
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How Nujum sports is helping British clubs embrace Muslim athletes
Athletes fasting while playing competitive sport has already made a lot of press this Ramadan. This season, football matches have paused to allow Muslim players to break their fasts — something that only happened for the first time in the Premier League last season.
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"I'm walking with faith": Basketball star explains dominant performance despite fasting
"It's a journey with God, and I am not alone in this," Irving said. "I have brothers and sisters all around the world that are fasting with me. We hold our prayers and meditations very sacred."
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Life on the front line as a Muslim police officer in Yorkshire during Ramadan
PC Arfan Rahouf has spoken exclusively to The Yorkshire Post to give an insight into what it is like being a Muslim police officer during Ramadan.
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Pandemic 2.0: The do's and don'ts of Ramadan for expats
Last Tuesday, Turkey and the greater Islamic world embarked upon the largest communal fasting ritual in history. For 30 days and nights, devout Muslims will take part in a time-restricted fasting tradition, which dictates nothing is to be consumed from dawn to dusk.
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Ramadan customs in different countries (26):
Ramadan in Qatar, a month dedicated to goodwill and delicious food
Charity is an important aspect of Islamic beliefs, as deeds are believed to be multiplied during the month of Ramadan. Therefore, Muslims focus on good deeds and sharing with the community.
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Muslim man to run 260km for charity while fasting every day
He has started the huge feat to support British Muslim charity Penny Appeal, which has formed an emergency response programme to help poorer countries deal with the coronavirus pandemic.
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Ramadan 2020: Don't skip sahur, split iftar into 2 parts and more fasting tips
To make things harder, this year the novel coronavirus has been thrown into the mix. Following a balanced diet, though imperative in all conditions regardless of whether you are fasting or not, is of great importance not only to be more energetic while fasting but also to maintain your immunity.
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‘I’m not a Muslim but I will fast for one day’ back despite coronavirus
Blackburn community charity One Voice invited non-Muslims to fast for a day in the sixth year of the ‘I’m not a Muslim but I will fast for one day’ challenge, which has seen nearly 1000 people take part since the start.
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Ramadan customs in different countries (13):
Ramadan in the beautiful country of Azerbaijan
The Azeri Muslims start celebrating Ramadan in the middle of Shaban, the Islamic month that precedes Ramadan. They organize horse races, one of their most common customs to show their happiness.
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Hindu woman observes Ramadan in India
Jayshree Shukla, a 52-year-old honors history graduate, says it is her way to spread love, peace and boost brotherhood.
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Traditions of Ramadan for Afghani people
The holy month of fasting represents a great significance for Afghans. The average Afghan deems inexcusable eating or drinking during Ramadan to be synonymous to atheism.
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UK MP fasting to better understand Islam
Paul Bristow, Conservative MP for Peterborough in Eastern England, announced his decision via video on Twitter.
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The Tradition of Ramadan in Turkish Cuisine
This Time of Reflection and Fasting Is Also Very Focused on Food.