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are fasting

  • present progressive
    of fast.
    fast
    adjective
    moving or able to move, operate, function, or take effect quickly; quick; swift; rapid: a fast pain reliever;

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"A lot of skin care conditions like psoriasis and acne are all inflammatory conditions, and some studies show that conditions like psoriasis actually decrease during Ramadan for people who are fasting," he says.

From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2023

While no explicit reason was given at first, the postponement was for the benefit of Lebanon’s Muslims, who are fasting for the holy month of Ramadan, which began last week and will end April 20.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 27, 2023

As young people shouted different ideas, she would then lead them into an activity to write encouraging notes to Muslim classmates who are fasting.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 17, 2023

For those who are fasting, iftar is a daily deliverance after the long hours of hunger and thirst.

From New York Times ● Apr. 28, 2022

But the nuns are fasting now, eating only bread with salt and water.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein