The Islamic month of Ramadan begins at the end of this week and, for many Muslim Crystal Palace fans, staff and players, this will entail a period of fasting, prayer, reflection and charity.
For those who choose to fast, no food or liquid may be consumed between dawn and sunset. Fasting during Ramadan poses acute challenges to all who observe it, but particularly elite-level footballers. And currently, with the COVID-19 pandemic affecting countries across the world, those practising Ramadan face a unique task.
Crystal Palace’s Head of Sports Medicine, Doctor Zafar Iqbal, explains how supporters can stay healthy during Ramadan and provides an eye-opening insight into the life of a Premier League footballer while fasting.