Religious Practice and Student Performance: Evidence from Ramadan Fasting

Ramadan Fasting and Exercise Performance

ost healthy adults in Muslim communities practice fasting during the holy month of Ramadan. This kind of fasting involves daily abstinence from food and water, from sunrise to sunset, a period that lasts approximately 12 to 17 hours, depending on the season and geographical latitude. Ramadan is a lunar month, which lasts 28 to 30 days and its length changes along the solar year. Ramadan fasting...

Ramadan fasting: Do we need more evidence?

Over a billion of Muslims fast worldwide during Ramadan each year. Through this religious custom, fasting contributes to their health as well as their spiritual growth. However, available evidence regarding the health-benefits of Ramadan fasting is scarce and highly contentious. Although Islam exempts patients from fasting, many fast conceivably, and their clinical condition is prone to deterio...

ramadan fasting and exercise performance

Ramadan fasting: Evidence or expert opinion? Results of preliminary studies

Each year, over a billion Muslims fast worldwide during the month of Ramadan.  Through this religious practice, not only will one have spiritual growth, but can improve his/her diet, which is of pivotal importance in this month. Conversely, the available evidence regarding the health benefits of Ramadan fasting is scarce and highly contentious. Although Islam exempts patients from fasting, many...

Hypothyroidism in Ramadan fasting

Introduction: Every adult healthy Muslim must fast during the holy month of Ramadan. Several studies have reported that both fasting and energy restriction can alter thyroid hormone metabolism and may imping upon the clinical features and wellbeing of hypothyroid patients. Hypothyroidism is relatively common in communities; its prevalence is 4-8%, in the general population and is more prevalent...