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ArticleF1000Research2025

The Holy month of Ramadan: A blessed union (Etihad) of societal collective effervescence, belonging and positive mental health for all.

Richard Mottershead, Muhammad Arsyad Subu, Mustafa Habeb, Wegdan Bani-Issa, Jacqueline Maria Dias, Mini Abraham, Vidya Seshan, Alounoud Almarzooqi, Maryam Butti Saeed Alshamsi, Muna Al-Tamimi and 9 more

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Article in F1000Research, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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19 authors.

Richard MottersheadNursing Department, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0048-0553
Muhammad Arsyad SubuNursing Department, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5196-238X
Mustafa HabebNursing Department, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Wegdan Bani-IssaNursing Department, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8551-9052
Jacqueline Maria DiasNursing Department, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8873-505X
Mini AbrahamNursing Department, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Vidya SeshanNursing Department, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Alounoud AlmarzooqiDepartment of Health Care Management, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8458-8192
Maryam Butti Saeed AlshamsiNursing Department, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Muna Al-TamimiNursing Department, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2094-2153
Janisha KavumpurathNursing Department, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Sadeq Al-FayyadhCollege of Nursing, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq.
John HallSEHA, Sakina, Abu Dhabi Health Services Company, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, SEHA, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Ghada ShahrourCollege of Nursing, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, Ras Al Khaimah Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
Sarah SanadDubai Medical University, College of Nursing, Dubai, UAE, Dubai Medical University, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1849-2942
Sindya Saif AlmarzroueiNursing Department, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Sultan Abdullah Mohammed AlshaerNursing Department, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Abdulla Yoqoub AlHammadiNursing Department, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Mohammed Baqer Habeeb Abd AliCollege of Nursing, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Ramadan is a month-long religious festival and observed globally by Muslims, characterised by intermittent fasting, prayer, reflection and a focus on community. Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam and has well documented positive impacts on physical health. An article by Bandarian et al., (2021) highlighted the research gaps in Ramadan fasting studies relating to health and disease. The article called for more research studies on different health and disease conditions other than nutrition and metabolic disorders. The authors on this correspondence article continue this call and respectfully articulate the wider societal impact and benefits of Ramadan through its positive impact, through embracing multicultural, multinational and multifaith communities within the United Arab Emirates.

Indexed as

FastingHolidaysIslamMental HealthHumansUnited Arab EmiratesBelongingCommunityMental HealthMindfulnessRamadanReflectionSocietal Collective EffervescenceTolerance

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PMID40486043
PMCPMC12144488

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