After breaking the fast – meals vary between different cultures and traditions but try to make sure the foods you eat provide a balance of starchy foods, including wholegrains where you can, fruit and vegetables, dairy foods and protein-rich foods like meat, fish, eggs and beans, as shown by the Eatwell Guide.

Can you eat meat in Ramadan?

Suhoor is a simpler affair than iftar but still needs to be wholesome to provide enough energy to last during the long hours of fasting. Protein-rich foods are preferred here, including eggs, meats and dairy. Foods such as oats which are slow to digest but high in fibre are also common.

Can you eat anything during Ramadan?

Fasting during Ramadan means abstinence from all food or drink, including water and chewing gum, from dawn to sunset. It is recommended that before sunrise, Muslims eat a prefast meal known as suhur.

What can you eat during Ramadan fast?

Eat a variety of foods during the evening. Now, more than ever, your body needs good nourishment to compensate for the stress of fasting. Whole grains, vegetables, fruits, lean protein, healthy fat (fat from plants, like olive oil and nuts)—all of these are important to give your body all the nutrients it needs.

Is it haram to eat in public during Ramadan?

Eating publicly during the day in Ramadan is sinning in public. This is forbidden, as well as offending public taste and decency in Muslim countries. Its also a flagrant violation of the sanctity of society and the right of its sacred beliefs to be respected.

Can I brush my teeth during Ramadan?

Brush your teeth while you fast during Ramadan, but be careful that you dont swallow anything. You can use any fluoride toothpaste, but make sure you dont gulp it down. It is important that dental hygiene is paid heed to as one follows a strict regime during the holy month of Ramadan.

Can you swallow your saliva during Ramadan?

Swallowing your own saliva is perfectly permissible and, in fact, encouraged. This misconception has no basis at all, says Mr Hassan, swallowing your saliva is natural. It definitely will not break the fast.