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He describes himself as a proud Muslim who will be fasting during Ramadan, which falls in the final week of the short leadership campaign.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2023

Specifically, with Ramadan set to begin tonight, he wants your eyes on me and other Muslims who will be fasting for the holy month.

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2020

Mr Kazmi, an estate agent and prominent member of Manchester's Shia community, said Muslims taking part in the march will be fasting from 02:00 to 21:30 each day during the month of Ramadan.

From BBC • May 28, 2017

To Nicodemus He says that the Son of Man must "be lifted up": and to some critics that when the "bridegroom" is "taken away" there will be fasting among His followers.

From Quiet Talks about Jesus by Gordon, S. D. (Samuel Dickey)

Also please do not write and ask me if it will be fasting if you take just a little crackers and milk, or some soup, or something else that you think doesn't count!

From The Book of Life by Sinclair, Upton