What you may not know is nearly all modern religions have fasting traditions. And though the religious meaning and specific rules differ from faith to faith, the larger concept remains the same. A reset button for the soulIntentionally depriving yourself of food or drink is clearly an effective way to spur spiritual introspection, but what do those who fast get out of the practice? At the end of a long day of being "hangry," Muslims often gather to break the fast with group meals. To Chaudhry, this fellowship is one of the highlights of the fast.

Source: CNN April 07, 2017 14:48 UTC