The Elmoslemany family of Charlottetown break their fast at a hearty evening meal during Ramadan. From left, Maria, 3, father Ahmed, Mostafa, 11, Mahmoud, 20, and Menna, 17.

A doctor has explained what happens to the body when you do a 24 hour fast, a health trend which has a long history.

Quit-smoking campaigns have been successful among Muslim communities that take advantage of the month of fasting in Ramadan to cut back, doctors say. During Ramadan, which is ending now, Muslims ...

After fasting for a few days each Ramadan, by the time I reached puberty, I was expected to partake in the ritual. My parents never threatened me or punished me into fasting.

Muslims around the world will begin fasting from dawn until sunset in observance of the holy month of Ramadan this week. It is expected to begin on either Wednesday or Thursday depending on the ...

During the month-long observance of Ramadan, many Muslims across the world fast from sunrise to sundown. While there is a robust body of research on its effects on medical illnesses such as ...

Muslims around the globe have begun observing the holy of month of Ramadan, a period of deep spiritual reflection and fasting that takes place every year. The festival begins with the sighting of the ...

The daily fast in Ramadan includes abstaining from all food and drink – not even a sip of water is allowed – from dawn to sunset before breaking the fast in a meal known as “iftar” in Arabic.

Some fast on behalf of those who cannot, while others do it to learn about another culture. Two non-Muslims in Alberta share their experiences with fasting during the holy month of Ramadan.

Unlike other years, Ramadan is in July at the height of summer instead of during the winter months. Canadian experts provide tips for healthy fasting.

Muslims around the globe are set to observe the holy of month of Ramadan, a period of deep spiritual reflection and fasting that takes place every year. The festival begins with the sighting of the ...