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With the Islamic holy month of Ramadan set to begin this weekend, dozens of Muslim World Cup players will have to make a tough call: which comes first — their religious beliefs or their athletic ambitions?
During Ramadan, healthy adults are expected to fast — meaning no food or drink — during daylight hours for 30 days. Most Muslims wake up before sunrise to eat and drink, then break their fast after sundown. Observing the fast is one of the five essential pillars of the faith.
In Brazil at this time of year, the sun rises between 6:30 and 7:00 a.m. Most World Cup games in the next rounds will be played in the early and late afternoons, and temperatures in some parts of the country have topped 80 degrees with high humidity.
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Source: #NBCNews
