Health
Muslims worldwide will follow a shared tradition during sunset of Ramadan by breaking their fast with dates. Muslims observe fasting throughout the day from sunrise to sunset during this month of prayer and spiritual reflection. Muslims must observe this as one of the five fundamental Islamic practices . The Prophet Muhammad recommended that Muslims use dates to end their fast because the Quran mentions dates multiple times as an essential food source in Islam. The fruit provides multiple health advantages which make it suitable for people who are fasting. The unique nutritional benefits of dates make them an exceptional post-fasting meal choice. The body needs glucose as its primary energy source which it starts producing when you end your fast according to British nutritionist Shehnaaz Bashir who fasts during Ramadan. Our blood sugar levels increase faster when we consume dates because their high sugar content. Other foods take more time for ...