Muslim UF students balance studies and spirituality during Ramadan
Finals week takes place during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan
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The Independent Florida Alligator
Mahian Chowbhury joins billions of Muslims around the world to fast for a month each year in observance of Ramadan as a way to focus on humility, religion and self-control.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the lunar Islamic calendar, in which every month begins with a new moon. Muslims who observe Ramadan fast from dawn to sunset every day of the month, eating one meal before dawn and another after sunset.