Justin - I was very impressed with your knowledge - a big thumbs up to ya!!! In Ramadhan/Ramadan/Ramzaan (various names, same thing) you are prohibited of doing certain things, one of them being eating food. The reason we (Muslims) do this is for us to experience what it is like for those that are less fortunate than us all over the world. We're lucky that we're in a position to stuff our faces before and when we open the fast, but what about those who dont know where their next meal (if any) is going to come??? Additionally, there are other significances of this month in Islam. Going back to not eating, Reynolds, it seems this pregnant lady was a bit silly as you are exempt from fasting when pregnant - it could endanger you and your child, so you dont have to fast at all. For those that are ill, have to rely on medication (diabetics, asthmatics etc) are also exempt from fasting. Instead, they are required to give a little money to charity. I know of many Muslims who, because they cant fast, will send money (equivalent of £3 a meal???) to places like Pakistan, India, Bangladesh etc as £3 here might not buy you very much, but over there you could have a feast for days... so this money is sent to poor people... works well all round is the idea. I know that this is Reynolds blog - and he does a FAB job of it too, but if there are any questions, post them and see if other Muslims like myself can help. Cheers. T