03-13-2006, 11:53 PM
Bismillah,
The Islamic calendar is based on the moon, not on the sun. This is why it differs greatly. Think about how Easter falls on diffrent days. This is because it falls on the full moon. Chinese follow the lunar calendar as well.
In regards to Ramadan, I haven't heard of a person fainting because of it. If you are sick you don't fast. But before the sun rises in Ramadan. I would have breakfast. I would eat toast, drink milk and lots of water then pray. Then when the sun set I would break my fast and had dinner and drink lots of water. really I am only missing out on lunch. Really there is about a 15 hr break before I eat again. But I drunk my eight glasses of water at break fast and when I broke my fast. Which I usually drink in the day. So you really not going to faint cause u make up for it.
Wasalam
Alliex
P.S I don't spit out my saliva. I think that is a bit extreme, since it is a natural body function and it keeps your mouth moist.