Ramadan is a special month for Muslims with significant blessings as the Holy Book, the Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammed (PBUH). Muslims follow a lunar calendar that moves forward 11 days every year, hence every year Ramadan falls at a different time and in some years, a different season which in turn may provide a different fasting experience. Certainly, the days are longer in the summer and spring seasons and eating patterns are adjusted to suit the longer fasting hours. ³

Written & Researched by:

Rumana Dhanji (Registred ANutr) and Humaira Azeem (BSc Nutrition & Food Science)

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