Fasting is the act of not consuming food and/or drink for a period of time. People usually fast for health or religious reasons.

People who practice Islam, fast for the religious holiday of Ramadan. One main purpose of fasting during Ramadan is to to develop understanding for the needy. Fasting takes place daily from sunrise to sunset for one month. Food is generally eaten just before sunrise and just after sunset, but no food is eaten during the daytime.

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