Fasting is synonymous with Ramadan, but what is it like for women who are exempt from not eating and drinking for health and lifestyle reasons. 

Muslim women on when youu2019re unable to fast during Ramadan 

Muslim women on when you’re unable to fast during Ramadan 

The Ramadan experiences of those who cannot fast are often overlooked

“It’s very difficult to see others around you making Ramadan goals”

With a baby, I need to be mindful of her needs and constantly prioritise them over my wants

“I’ve learned that Ramadan doesn’t only revolve around fasting”

It has been difficult and challenging to watch family and friends fast during Ramadan while I cannot

“If you’re not fasting in a non-Islamic country it’s difficult to ‘feel Ramadan’”

Eventually, I started to feel there is more than just not eating and drinking

“At work, there are people who ask me why I am not fasting”

For women who deal with chronic illness, disability, mental health conditions or are pregnant or breast feeding, fasting is not always possible. 