Muslims around the world are set to begin observing the holy month of Ramadhan on March 1.
Habib Parkar, a devoted Muslim, has embraced the fast for the past 55 years. He explains that the physical toll during Ramadan-ranging from managing sugar levels to coping with stress, can be intense. "It's like a machine that's been running non-stop all year and is finally switched off. After the break, it functions better. That's how it feels when you refrain from eating and drinking," Parkar says.