Significance of the ‘three dates’ in breaking the ramadan fast Fasting during Ramadan is from sunrise to sunset. This tradition is rooted in religious teachings of the Prophet Muhammad, who is quoted as saying: “When one of you is fasting, he should break his fast with dates; but if he cannot get any, then (he should break his fast) with water, for water is purifying.“ Muslims around the world, follow a religious tradition of serving […]