Adjustments related to fasting during Ramadan

During Ramadan, millions of Muslims abstain from food and water from sunrise to sunset over the course of a month. This fast is undertaken to allow Muslims to recommit their attention to Allah, to build up their faith, and to practice self-discipline, sacrifice, and charity toward others. These fasts can last up to 18 hours and some are done in environments that are extremely hot and humid. With the large number of Muslim doctors today, medical professionals who fast are not uncommon. The effects of the Ramadan fast have been studied in athletes but little has been written regarding its effects on health care professionals.
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