Olympic Ramadan Fasting

Name: Olympic Ramadan Fasting
Uploaded: 2012-07-20T18:47:31Z
Duration: P123S
Description: The world’s more than 1.5 billion Muslims have begun observing the holy month of Ramadan, when they fast every day from dawn to sunset and offer special prayers and gifts to the poor. But what about Muslim athletes at the Olympic Games, which are set to open in London this coming week? Should they participate in the fast? And if they do, will it affect their chances of winning a medal?

Clip: 07/19/2012 | 2m 3s

The world’s more than 1.5 billion Muslims have begun observing the holy month of Ramadan, when they fast every day from dawn to sunset and offer special prayers and gifts to the poor. But what about Muslim athletes at the Olympic Games, which are set to open in London this coming week? Should they participate in the fast? And if they do, will it affect their chances of winning a medal?

Aired: 07/19/12

Rating: NR

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Olympic Ramadan Fasting

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