223247 1234 Religion & Spirituality Islam Islamic Holidays Ramadan true Sat, 15 Aug 2009 04:05:30 -0700 /system/videos/4/41/67/22/226741.flv islam,fasting,ramadan,celebrating,traditions,muslims,koran,holidays How To Fast For Ramadan http://www.howcast.com/videos/223247-How-To-Fast-For-Ramadan http://www.howcast.com/videos/223247-How-To-Fast-For-Ramadan/edit approved 159 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=223247"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=223247" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 10 vinzfeller http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/223247/ramadan_hd_1_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 1929 false false false 91356 0 27 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/223247/27.jpg Ramadan’s start date differs from year to year, so consult your local mosque or a reputable web site to find out what day and at what time it begins in your area.

]]> 91357 1 37 Tip Those exempt from fasting include children under age 12; menstruating, pregnant, and breastfeeding women; the frail and elderly; those who are not capable of understanding why they’re fasting; and people whose health would be compromised by fasting, like diabetics.

]]> 91358 2 52 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/223247/52.jpg Starting the night before the first fast day, and every night thereafter during the month-long holiday, drink plenty of liquids. Food and beverages are prohibited from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan; this will help you stay hydrated.

]]> 91359 3 67 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/223247/67.jpg Eat a balanced pre-sunrise meal, often known as suhoor or sehri, to prepare your body for a day of fasting. Include whole grains, like whole wheat bread or oatmeal; a protein, like eggs or yogurt; a healthy fat, such as nuts or an avocado; and some fresh fruit.

]]> 91360 4 85 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/223247/85.jpg Say the appropriate prayers and begin fasting when the sky first starts to lighten on the horizon. Smoking, using perfume, and having sexual relations are also forbidden from sunup to sundown.

]]> 91361 5 97 Tip Avoid strenuous exercise while fasting so you don’t become dehydrated. If you have a regular fitness routine, cut down on the intensity and duration.

]]> 91362 6 105 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/223247/105.jpg Use your extra free time for charitable acts, reading the Koran, and performing daily prayers.

]]> 91363 7 112 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/223247/112.jpg Break your fast at sunset with the meal known as iftar. Say the appropriate prayers; then start out slowly, with a sip of water or milk, and a date or other fruit. Eat a variety of healthy foods to ensure that you’re getting enough nutrients.

]]> 91364 8 127 Tip Don’t stuff yourself at sunset. Eating a few mini-meals throughout the evening is better for your digestive system.

]]> 91365 9 134 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/223247/134.jpg Repeat for the remainder of Ramadan, which lasts 29 or 30 days. End with the three-day celebration known as Eid-al-Fitr, during which fasting is forbidden and the wearing of new clothes is encouraged.

]]> 91366 10 146 Fact Because the Muslim calendar follows the cycles of the moon, years are only 354 days long, and the months pass through all the seasons every 32½ years.

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