Ramadan guide for non-Muslims – cnnespanol.com

(CNN) – There are 7.000 million people in the world. And 22% of them 1 600 million- fast from sunrise to sunset. Every day. . For a whole month

It is Ramadan, the holy month of the Muslim calendar

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but if you are not Muslim, but only one person considered, is there something you have to do to not look like an insensitive with friends fasting

short answer:. no

long answer: you can not, but earn some points if you follow these 10 tips

1.. You can eat in front of us ….

For the next 30 days, Muslims around the world abstain from eating and drinking during the day. That does not mean you you should not continue as before. (Just turn a deaf ear to our stomach growls)

2. … But try not to schedule a working lunch

If you have to do it, do it, but do not feel bad if we just sat there like a vegetarian friend in a steakhouse.

3. You do not have to fast with us …

You can, if you want to see what it feels like. But it will not hurt our feelings.

4. … But you can join us for Iftar

Iftar is the breaking of the fast after sunset. We like it a great community meal. You should come.

5. You do not have to know when it starts …

Ramadan is not like Christmas or Thanksgiving, you know exactly what day it is. Dates vary because the Islamic calendar is lunar. The start depends on the new moon.

6. … But please be a little flexible

The way you determine when Ramadan begins is decidedly old school: you have to physically see the moon (although there are apps for that). So if your coworker says, “From tomorrow, can I start work early so you can check out?”, Try to accommodate you

7.. We’ll take you coffee …

No, we can not drink. Not even water. But we can go with you, if you want to take a break.

8. … But we keep our distance

One word: halitosis. This is not to eat or drink all day. That’s why we keep a distance when we speak.

9. You can say “Ramadan Mubarak”

means “Happy Ramadan”. Your partner will appreciate Muslim work.

10. … But please do not say: “You should do it too I have to lose weight.”

Ramadan is not about that. In addition, one of the side effects of Ramadan is obesity. (For all you overeat after sunset).