The holy month of Ramadan for 2016 is set to begin on or around 5th June, depending on the sighting of the new moon which will tell when the ninth month begins.
In preparation, Dr. Sam Onuh has advised Muslims planning to engage fast during the month of Ramadan to consume plenty of water before the commencement of fasting.
Acording to NAN, Onuh who is a consultant-physician with the Omu-Aran General Hospital in Kwara state advised Muslims to consume a lot of water a few days before the commencement of the fasting in order to reduce the effect of dehydration on them during Ramadan. Speaking on Thursday, June 2nd, Dr. Sam Onuh said fasting denies the body of necessary fluid.
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He said:
“With people who are used to having breakfast; lunch, dinner and snacks in between, the fasting period could be a major challenge. It is recommended that Muslims consume plenty of water prior to fasting.
“Fasting can increase the stress level and disrupt sleep. Dehydration, hunger or lack of sleep during fasting can also lead to headache. It can also cause heartburn; lack of food leads to a reduction in stomach acid, which digests food and destroys bacteria.
“But smelling food or even thinking about it during fasting can trigger the brain into telling the stomach to produce more acid, leading to heartburn.”
Ramadan is the ninth month of Islam’s lunar calendar, a system which sees each month begin at the sighting of the new moon. According to some scholars, the month is said to be the one in which the Qur’an was first revealed, making it the holiest and most sacred month for Muslims.-Scoop.ng
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