Asha Mohamud: ‘You gain so much spiritually.’ Photograph: Suki Dhanda/The ObserverA month of fasting brings both challenge and rewards. Fasting during Ramadan isn’t just about resisting the temptation to eat: it also means no sex, no smoking, no bitching, no general bad behaviour in daylight hours. I look after my body and always eat while I’m on shoots, so this month will be a test, but the peace you feel during Ramadan is beautiful. I have eight siblings aged between six and 23 years old – it’s so exciting to do Ramadan with the younger ones. It’s so nice and special knowing that so many Muslims are doing this together – it really makes you feel strong.

Source: The Guardian April 16, 2022 10:09 UTC