Ramadan is an important date in the calendar for Muslims across the world. It marks the month when the Prophet Muhammad received the beginning of the Qur’an (the holy book of Islam) from God.This year it starts on April 2nd.
For 30 days, observers of the faith will fast from sunrise to sunset while engaging in self-reflection and acts of kindness to others.
Some find it easy from the start, but for others it’s a challenge. Ava Vidal, from Bedford, is about to start her fourth fast.
Her first experience, in 2011, was “very very” hard, she says, adding: “My temper was horrendous for the first few days!” But she adds that last year "was the easiest ever.
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