Ramadan is a month of great spiritual significance in the religion of Islam. It’s the 9th month of an Islamic lunar calendar during which Muslims observe their obligatory fasts for the complete 29 to 30 days on a daily basis. These fasts are obligatory on every Muslim as the 3rd pillar of the Islamic faith. That’s why Muslims greatly arrange for Suhoor and Iftar all around the world during Ramadan. A lot of people also prefer traveling for Umrah rituals in Ramadan with their hajj packages from UK as it is more rewarding.

Here’s a small guide for a healthy and holy Ramadan.

Diet.

  1. When fasting in Ramadan, always ensure that you eat at least two meals a day; the Suhoor (pre-dawn meal before Fajar) and the Iftar (meal at dusk before Maghrib). The time period for these would definitely differ depending on the region of your stay. Thus, follow your local rules and regulations in this regard i.e., as said by the scholars in your country.
  2. Currently, the month of Ramadan comes in the height of summer due to which fasting periods are very long. So, to make sure you remain healthy and fit during long hours of fasting, get as much nutrition as possible when you are able to eat and drink.
  3. Your diet during Ramadan should stray too far from your normal diet and portion sizes, as this can cause an imbalance in your digestive health. Therefore, your Suhoor and Iftar should include foods from all of the major food groups in order for you to get as much nutrition as possible including; fruits and vegetables, bread, cereals and potatoes, meat and fish (depending on your dietary requirements), milk and dairy foods and as well as foods including fat and sugar. However, having a balanced diet is still necessary.
  4. Keep yourself sufficiently hydrated.
  5. Foods containing complex carbohydrates are particularly good for you to eat during Ramadan, as they will help in the slow release of energy over the fasting hours.
  6. Fiber-rich foods are also beneficial, as these are digested slowly and also promote better digestive health.

Getting the most of our Ramadan’s Sanctity.

  1. The ultimate meaning of fasting on Ramadan is to give you more time for self-reflection, increase your devotion to Allah Almighty as well as instill the traits of patience, self-control, and gratitude.
  2. Fasting redirects your thoughts and feelings away from day-to-day activities; cleansing your mind, body, and soul as well as freeing yourself from harmful impurities. It also serves as a reminder of impoverishment in our world, so to increase gratefulness and feelings of brotherhood for the needy ones.
  3. Always remember that fasting over Ramadan is intended to teach us self-control, sacrifice, and self-discipline, and sacrifice. So, practice them as much as you can not only during Ramadan but also in all the other months of the year.

These are some of the things to consider if you want to have a healthy and holy Ramadan.