Sarah Rahal The Detroit News Published 10:39 p.m. UTC May 30, 2018 Dearborn — Fasting during Ramadan can be difficult, with long, hot days lasting from 4 a.m. until the sun sets. The last place anyone wants to be is in the kitchen while you try to keep your mind off of food, but someone has to prepare the Iftar feast for the family. Millions of Muslims around the world fast during the month of Ramadan, when eating anything or drinking even a sip of water is prohibited while the sun is out. It's one of the five pillars of Islam and is intended to bring the faithful closer to Allah and remind them of the less fortunate. Fasting Muslims are encouraged to spend time in contemplation, prayer, reading the Quran and performing acts of charity during the day. During Ramadan, Muslims break fast during Iftar, a Thanksgiving-style dinner with extended family and friends. As their stomachs slowly shrink throughout the month, the dinner table does … [Read more...] about Fast then feast: Metro cooks share Ramadan recipes