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Dr Chan elaborates, “Adequate hydration and a balanced diet during Sahur and

Iftar are crucial. Prioritising sleep and ensuring a healthy balance between work,

rest, and leisure activities are equally important practices for maintaining

wellbeing during Ramadan.”

Noriko Takasaki, Security Director Assistance, Asia highlights the importance of

staying safe during Ramadan: “The Islamic holy month of Ramadan is an

important period for observant Muslims across the world. In many observing

countries, local businesses and government offices adjust working hours for that

period. Mobile workers and foreign residents should familiarise themselves with

the cultural norms and practices in their location during Ramadan. For example,

in some countries, even those who do not fast may be expected to also refrain

from eating, drinking and smoking in public during daylight hours.

Noriko adds “Roads are likely to be particularly congested in the hour before the

breaking of the fast. Meanwhile, attending public gatherings and celebrations,

particularly during Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan and is a public

holiday in many countries across the region, requires situational awareness and

measures against petty crime.”

The end of Ramadan will be marked with a celebration of Eid al-Fitr, when

Muslims typically attend their local mosque for Eid prayer in the early morning

and host great feasts with their family and friends throughout the day.

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