"When I was younger, I feel like people were less informed about what Ramadan was," she told CBC Radio's Saskatoon Morning. Ramadan is a month of fasting that takes place in the ninth month of the lunar calendar. While the fasting can be challenging and teaches self-control, Khan said it's only a small part of the month. While many people might have a hard time concentrating on their studies, Khan said her grades actually improve during Ramadan. "Watching a lot of movies, watching a lot of TV, we try to trim back on it.

Source: CBC News June 01, 2017 19:18 UTC