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What is Ramadan?
- Ramadan is the holiest observance of the world's second-largest religion.
- Takes place during the 9th month of the Islamic lunar calendar
- Shorter than the Gregorian calendar, which causes the change in time from year to year.
- Ramadan is the obligatory spiritual period of abstaining from eating, drinking, smoking, chewing and sexual relations from dawn to sundown
- For the scope of our practice, we are only going to discuss diet, sleep, and hydration
https://www.sportsnet.ca/soccer/salah-wont-longer-3-weeks-egypts-fa-says/
Why is it Important?
- The first verse of the Quran revealed to prophet Muhammed
- One of the 5 pillars of Islam each physically and mentally able Muslim must perform
- Salah (prayer)
- Zakat (giving to the poor)
- Hajj (“hidg” pilgrimage to Mecca)
- Fasting
- Faith
- One of the 5 pillars of Islam each physically and mentally able Muslim must perform
Why is Ramadan important to us?
- Inclusion
- Treat everyone the same!
- Second largest religion
- Time of year
- Fasting
- History (2012 Olympics held during Ramadan)
- Detroit (largest Muslim population outside of the middle east)
- Some sports/teams/schools adjust whole schedules when possible.
What Important Factors do ATs need to consider?
- Diet
- Hydration
- Sleep
- Exercise
- Emergency procedures
- Cold towels, cooling procedures and when to give water
What other things should we consider?
- Inclusion
- End of the year banquets
- Take-home meals
- Pizza/Pasta parties
- Will not be able to participate but please include
https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/961917/ramadan-2018-iftar-time-eid-al-fitr-break-fast-suhur-time-uk
Where is the letter John sent out?
Here is a copy of the letter John sent to his admin to help support his athletes and educate his peers
This letter contains the start/ end dates and start/end times for Ramadan
Here is the YouTube video mentioned in the podcast
Contact Us
These people LOVE Athletic Trainers and help support the podcast:
Frio Hydration – Superior Hydration products.
Donate and get some swag (like Patreon but for the school)
HOIST – No matter your reason for dehydration DRINK HOIST
MedBridge Education – Use “TheSMB” to save some, be entered in a drawing for a second year free, and support the podcast.
Marc Pro – Use “THESMB” to recover better.
Frio Hydration – Superior Hydration products.
Donate and get some swag (like Patreon but for the school)
HOIST – No matter your reason for dehydration DRINK HOIST
MedBridge Education – Use “TheSMB” to save some, be entered in a drawing for a second year free, and support the podcast.
Marc Pro – Use “THESMB” to recover better.