Ramazan fasting refers to the observance of fasting during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

•  During this period, Muslims abstain from all food, drink—even water—and other physical needs like smoking and sexual activity from dawn (Fajr) until sunset (Maghrib). This practice, known as sawm, is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and is intended to foster self-discipline, spiritual reflection, empathy for the less fortunate, and closeness to Allah.
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• In addition to fasting, Muslims engage in increased prayer, recitation of the Qur'an (often aiming to complete it during the month), and charitable activities. The pre-dawn meal (suhoor) helps sustain them through the day, and the fast is broken each evening with the iftar meal, traditionally starting with dates and water in emulation of the Prophet Muhammad’s practice.
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• Fasting during Ramazan is obligatory for all adult Muslims who are physically able to do so, with exceptions for children, the elderly, pregnant or breastfeeding women, the sick, or travelers. Because the Islamic calendar is lunar, the dates of Ramazan change each year in the Gregorian calendar—shifting about 10–11 days earlier every year.
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• These practices are not only a form of physical abstinence but also a means of spiritual purification and community solidarity, marking a time of reflection, repentance, and increased devotion.