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Muslims break their fast (Iftar) in Mombasa County on February 25, 2026. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard]
As millions of people across the world observe the month of Ramadan, modern science continues to uncover the remarkable physical benefits of this spiritual discipline. While fasting is primarily intended to cultivate self-restraint and consciousness of God, researchers increasingly confirm that the body undergoes profound physiological renewal during the fasting period.
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