Day in My Life: Ramadan as a Law Student
Ramadan is a holy month practiced by Muslims worldwide. It is a month of reflection, prayer, and self-restraint. Beyond fasting from dawn to sunset (yes, water, too), it’s a transformative period promoting charity, togetherness, and spiritual growth. Muslims are called to abstain from backbiting, lying, overconsumption, and other negative behaviors. It’s a time focused on giving to charity and fostering togetherness, evident in the frequent gatherings for “Iftar” (the meal to break the fast at sunset). Additionally, there’s an emphasis on prayer, with Muslims already performing five daily prayers and adding an extra “Taraweeh” prayer at night, typically an hour after Iftar, often performed in mosques. As a law student, my day-to-day life varies, but I strive to maintain a balance between my studies, work, and spirituality. This year, my schedule was vastly different from 1L, which required a more rigid routine. Additionally, during Ramadan, the timing for fasting changes throughout the month, affecting both the start and end times of fasting. Towards the end of Ramadan, I began waking up earlier and breaking my …