Awaad said the question of if it is safe for a Muslim with an eating disorder to fast during Ramadan comes up frequently in medical circles. Photo: Jeff Chiu/AP
When the Islamic holy month of Ramadan begins, a battle rages in Habiba Khanom’s mind: If she goes without food or drink, is she doing it for God or because of her anorexia? Deep down she knows the answer, and it saddens her.
"If I did fast, it would be for my eating disorder,” said Khanom, a 29-year-old London resident.
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