Every year, millions of Muslims around the world, including myself, observe what is considered to be the most sacred month of the Islamic calendar, Ramadan. In this month, we abstain from eating food and drinking water beginning at the break of dawn until sunset. Along with the task of fasting, Muslims put in the effort to grow their spiritual connection to Islam, build stronger relationships with God, and improve upon bad habits practiced in our day-to-day lives. 

In this photo montage, I take you through what a typical day in my life looks like during the month of Ramadan: what I do, what I eat, and more. 

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Rasmin Islam

Roughly 30 minutes prior to the break of dawn, my family and I wake up to eat a snack or light meal before we officially begin our day of fasting. This meal is known as “suhoor” in Arabic.