Ramadan
We expect Ramadan to begin on evening of Tuesday 17th Feb and run to Wednesday 18th to March.
The NHS is here to keep you healthy all year round, including during Ramadan. Ramadan brings the opportunity to revisit routines and think about your health, as well as the wellbeing of others. This year, York GP practices and the British Islamic Medical Association are working together with York Mosque and the York Muslim Association. Together we want to support Muslims to make healthy choices around fasting.
What we eat and drink directly affects our health. Whilst fasting (sawm) is a core tenant of Islam, some individuals are advised to take extra care, or are permitted to abstain due to their health condition. Fasting is a personal and spiritual commitment. The following guidance is designed to help you prioritise your health.
There is a really useful website here that highlights valuable information on various aspects of fasting, such as: risk factors, optimal timing for medication intake, considerations for patients with diabetes, guidance on medical appointments, steps to take if unwell during fasting, and information on religious exemptions.
