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To show sympathy for those who do not have food

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Q: Why do Muslims fast from dawn to sunset?
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Which time of the day do Muslims fast?

Muslims fast through the day time period from Dawn (just before start of sunrise) until start of sunset.


When are muslims allowed to eat during ramadam?

Muslims are allowed to eat before dawn, known as suhoor, and break their fast after sunset, known as iftar, during Ramadan. They abstain from food and drink from dawn until sunset as an act of worship and self-discipline.


Why can Muslims not eat from dawn to sunset during Ramadan?

because of their religion


When do you eat during Ramadan?

Muslims wake up an hour or two before dawn and eat. Then they fast until the sun sets. They then break their fast. Contrary to some beliefs, Muslims do not "pig out" all night, then sleep all day. Muslims rest at night just as usual, and may take a nap or two during the day to keep their strength up.


What do Muslims eat during Ramadan?

In Ramadan, Muslims eat once before dawn and then they fast all day until sunset. After sunset they can break their fast with whatever they want but it is recommended to break fasting with dates and water. Then, Muslims can eat whatever they want as long as it is not haram (not allowed). Refer to the related question below for more information.


Do Muslims pray in their sleep?

No, Muslims pray at 5 times a day: dawn, noon, afternoon, sunset, evening. Muslims do not pray while sleeping.


Are there any times when Muslims can't eat?

Adult, sane, healthy Muslims must fast from dawn to sunset during the Islamic month of Ramadan. Islamic fasting means refraining from eating, drinking, and marital intimacy between dawn and sunset. The ill and travelers are excused from fasting, but must make up the days they missed later in the year. Those who are permanently unable to fast may buy food to feed the poor, instead.


What is a regular Muslims day?

Like everyone else you do your activities, work and stuff. You got five prayers, one between dawn and sunset, one after true noon, one the afternoon, one after sunset and one between dusk and the next dawn. If you got the opportunity to, you try to do them a the mosque, if not is it totally ok not to. During the mont of Ramadan (one month per year, a lunar month based on the Muslim Calendar) you fast from dawn to sunset.


Do Muslims make their children fast?

Some Muslims might have their children practice fasting for a few hours, but a Muslims are not expected to fast fully from sunrise to sunset until the age of puberty.


What do Muslims eat when they fast?

Muslims Don't eat when they fast. they fast from Dawn to Dusk. then they are allowed ot eat and drink anything the want (as long of course as it's halal Food ).


How many times did Muslims perform a prayer per day?

Muslims pray five times a day.The times of Prayers include:Fajr: Dawn to sunriseDhuhr: After true noonAsr: AfternoonMaghrib: After sunset until duskIsha: Dusk until dawn


What does iftar mean?

Iftar is the evening meal when Muslims break their fast at sunset during Ramadan.