Spiritual and religious practices vary around the world. Some activities, such as prayer, are widespread across many societies. Other practices, such as fasting and lighting incense or candles, are ...

Daily fasting for religious reasons, such as during Ramadan, combines several social aspects that have a positive impact on the school performance of adolescent believers, according to research ...

As Ramadan 2026 approaches, experts urge Muslims to prepare physically and nutritionally for fasting. Key advice includes ...

Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is a time of fasting, prayer, and spiritual reflection observed by approximately 1.9 billion Muslims worldwide (Pew Research Center, 2017). While ...

Fasting — or abstaining from food for set periods of time — has been linked to weight loss, but it affects your body in many other ways. Here's what to know.