Abu Dhabi: Ramadan is a month of worship and togetherness, yet its nightly prayers and predawn meals can send the worshipper’s sleep habits into a tailspin.
Studies have shown that people who are fasting sleep for around an hour and a half less than usual. The quality of sleep can also suffer as it is spread out into smaller chunks over a 24-hour period. Doctors have therefore advised residents to set up a workable sleep schedule during the month, and to ensure they get at least four hours of uninterrupted sleep at night.
Importance of sleep
Dr Sobia Farooq