Islamic fasting

Islamic fasting, primarily during the month of Ramadan, involves abstaining from food, drink, smoking, and sinful behavior from dawn to sunset. It is a spiritual practice aimed at fostering self-discipline, self-reflection, and mindfulness of God's blessings. Fasting also promotes empathy for those in need and encourages charitable acts. The fast is broken each evening with a meal called iftar. Beyond physical abstention, fasting emphasizes inner purification, patience, and gratitude, strengthening individuals’ connection to their faith and community. It is observed by Muslims worldwide as a sacred act of devotion and self-control.