It’s the time of the year when Muslims all across the world fast for thirty days straight, giving up eating or drinking anything from sunrise to sunset. The holy month of Ramadan is based on the principle of moderation and gratefulness and overindulgence is best to be avoided during this time.
As part of the roza, or fast, Muslims wake up before sunrise to eat sehr and break their fast with a meal, post-sunset, known as iftar. Because the fast requires complete abstinence from food and drinks, including water, it’s very important to know what to eat and what to avoid during the month of Ramadan so that you don’t make yourself sick with problems like dehydration, bloating, or indigestion.
Here’s a quick breakdown of all the things you need to avoid if you’re fasting during Ramadan…