Ramadan is here and it is time for the holy fast. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is celebrated by people belonging to the Muslim community around the world. This year, Ramadan would fall in the summer and it is important to incorporate foods into sehri that will keep you hydrated and healthy.
This year Ramadan starts on April 13th and ends on May 12th. This annual observance is considered one of the five pillars of Islam. It lasts between one sighting of the crescent and the next. It is said that Ramadan is the commemoration of the first revelation of Prophet Muhammad.
While the festival is all about building a person’s spiritual credibility and detoxifying the body by fasting from morning to night, it can prove troubling to those who do not adequately prepare for it.
During Ramadan, people have their first meal before sunrise, known as sehri (also called suhoor), and the other meal is iftar, which is served after sunset.
However, fasting during the holy month can put a strain on the body. With all the changes in eating and sleeping habits combined with the stifling heat outside, staying fit during Ramadan in the summer can prove to be a challenge.
Dehydration could also be a common problem for people during this time of year. For those looking to save themselves from the same phenomenon, here is a list of tips and tricks to help you keep hydrated throughout the day:
