How to eat well for your exams during Ramadan - BBC Food
Ramadan has fallen over the exams period again and will continue to do so until at least 2021, depending on when your exams start.
During Ramadan 2019, fasts will last for more than 18 hours on some days, so it is crucial to make smart food choices. We asked experienced students (and a proper dietitian) for advice on managing your exams during Ramadan.
Eat well, sleep well and drink lots of water
Some members of Oxford Islamic Society
"Ramadan is undoubtedly my favourite time of the year, but fasting away from home for the first time is hard. I sat exams during Ramadan last year, which at first seemed extremely daunting, but thankfully didn’t turn out as bad as I expected,' says Hiba from Oxford University.
"These are my top five tips for sitting exams during Ramadan:
Eat healthily and eat what you enjoy! For me, Suhoor is generally a lighter meal, often consisting of milk, cereals and toast. Iftar normally consists of dates and nuts, fruit salad, various deep-fried foods such as samosas and pakoras and my favourite drink – Rooh Afza – which is like a rose cordial.
Drink water regularly between Iftar and Suhoor instead of chugging down an entire bottle just before dawn – this ensures you’re better hydrated throughout the day.
Sleep, sleep, sleep! Get at least seven to eight hours sleep in the nights leading up to exams – a tired mind can’t do much.
If you’re concerned that fasting may significantly affect your grades, talk to your tutors. Most universities are very accommodating. Also remember Allah is the Most Gracious, the Most Kind, so if nothing seems to be working out, you are allowed to skip fasts on the days you have exams and make up for them later."
Try our recipes for Suhoor
Try our recipes for Suhoor
Don't eat too much
"I like to keep food really light and simple during Ramadan," says Sahar from the University of Birmingham.
"Spending the whole of Ramadan at university will mean that Iftar is likely to be quite different each day, when breaking the fast with other Muslims on campus. Even though the fast should be broken with dates and water, some days Iftar may be Asian food, other days it may be Arab, Somali or Nigerian food. I happen to be completely incompetent when it comes to cooking, so I am very thankful for this.
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