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tes steal the limelight on Google's homepage but I’m not going to.I’m going to explain my understanding from talking to an actual Muslim. Yes, there are set rules but each person is an individual and this is the manner in which I learned.Ramadan is a religious practice or celebration that lasts for at least 29 days but, often 30. During Ramadan, the participant does not consume any food between the hours of sunrise and sunset. For that time they fast.I believe sips of water are allowed but that’s it. Some don’t agree with this and will abstain completely.<blockquote id="eb02">Now it isn’t just about fasting</blockquote>This is where my naivety comes into play. I thought Ramadan was the Muslim version of Lent. I know most religions have similarities and without any research into the matter I just decided that was so, and that was that.I was wrong.Ramadan is about self control and self discipline. That means (alongside the fasting) that Muslims, or at least the one I know<blockquote id="66c8">That sentence doesn’t sit right for some reason but it’s also factually correct. I live in a predominantly white area</blockquote>don’t smoke, don’t swear, don’t act on their impulses ( sexual or violent ) for as long as they are observing the fast.<figure id="8bc9"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*-Wtbd2_-7zRJOJKwedaukw.jpeg"><figcaption>AI Image Created Using Microsoft Designer.

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He said he sees himself as an island. Alone with his thoughts trying to be the best version of himself.</figcaption></figure>He described himself as being an island. Allowing himself to exist without the temptations of modern life.By showing this level of discipline and self control he believed he could become a better version of himself.<blockquote id="44d6">It was at that point that I really took notice</blockquote><h1 id="48b0">Being A Better Me</h1>I am all for personal growth and self improvement.I can find a lesson or technique anywhere and Ramadan happened to be the unlikely source of improvement and inspiration.Not that it was required but I asked if it was appropriate if I attempted to follow alongside and he assured me it was fine. He knows my views on religion but, and this may shock some,<blockquote id="2df6">People are allowed different opinions even on the important things in life</blockquote>I am therefore, actually started yesterday, fasting from sunrise until sunset, I am going to attempt to manage my language (this will be the hardest area for me to complete), I am going to control my sexual (and violent) urges and ultimatelyI am going to try and become a better personIf treated with respect there is no reason why an atheist cannot partake in religious practices in the name of education and that is why I will be observing Ramadan as a non-Muslim.</article></body>

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Why I’m Observing Ramadan as a Non-Muslim

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As an atheist, I am often fascinated by the religious practices of the various religions across the globe. People sometimes find this a contradiction but I love to learn.

In the past I have experimented with lent, I gave up chocolate for six-weeks,

I know that’s the cheats version of lent but I showed willing

but this year things are a little different. I recently became friends with a Muslim person at work and as is typical when getting to know somebody of a different faith you ask questions.

Being that time of year the questions drew to Ramadan.

What is Ramadan

AI Image Created Using Microsoft Designer. I’m glad dates are shown here, that was one thing I was able to learn about the Ramadan.

I could use Google and give you a full breakdown of what Ramadan is according to BBC News or whatever other sites steal the limelight on Google's homepage but I’m not going to.

I’m going to explain my understanding from talking to an actual Muslim. Yes, there are set rules but each person is an individual and this is the manner in which I learned.

Ramadan is a religious practice or celebration that lasts for at least 29 days but, often 30. During Ramadan, the participant does not consume any food between the hours of sunrise and sunset. For that time they fast.

I believe sips of water are allowed but that’s it. Some don’t agree with this and will abstain completely.

Now it isn’t just about fasting

This is where my naivety comes into play. I thought Ramadan was the Muslim version of Lent. I know most religions have similarities and without any research into the matter I just decided that was so, and that was that.

I was wrong.

Ramadan is about self control and self discipline. That means (alongside the fasting) that Muslims, or at least the one I know

That sentence doesn’t sit right for some reason but it’s also factually correct. I live in a predominantly white area

don’t smoke, don’t swear, don’t act on their impulses ( sexual or violent ) for as long as they are observing the fast.

AI Image Created Using Microsoft Designer. He said he sees himself as an island. Alone with his thoughts trying to be the best version of himself.

He described himself as being an island. Allowing himself to exist without the temptations of modern life.

By showing this level of discipline and self control he believed he could become a better version of himself.

It was at that point that I really took notice

Being A Better Me

I am all for personal growth and self improvement.I can find a lesson or technique anywhere and Ramadan happened to be the unlikely source of improvement and inspiration.

Not that it was required but I asked if it was appropriate if I attempted to follow alongside and he assured me it was fine. He knows my views on religion but, and this may shock some,

People are allowed different opinions even on the important things in life

I am therefore, actually started yesterday, fasting from sunrise until sunset, I am going to attempt to manage my language (this will be the hardest area for me to complete), I am going to control my sexual (and violent) urges and ultimately

I am going to try and become a better person

If treated with respect there is no reason why an atheist cannot partake in religious practices in the name of education and that is why I will be observing Ramadan as a non-Muslim.