The Baha'is fast for 19 days in March before celebrating the New
Year, Nawruz, when the sun is right at the equinoxes. Usually, that falls on
the 21st March. The fasting time is from sunrise to sunset.
I have been enjoying fasting month this
year because there are many open houses by the friends. I believe I have been
overeating during breaking of fast. I feel healthier too as I observe my eating
and drinking time properly.
Other than the spiritual benefits, there
are also many physical benefits of fasting. When the body is starved of
food, it starts to burn fat so that it can make energy. This can lead to weight
loss. However, if you fast for too long your body will eventually start
breaking down muscle protein for energy, which is unhealthy.
There are many other benefits of fasting. You can easily google it
online. I’m too lazy to read the articles now.
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