Sharjah 24: The lecture, which was organised by the institutional department of Al Dhaid Municipality in cooperation with Al Dhaid Cultural and Sports Club, called for the importance of exercising during the holy month of Ramadan by maintaining general fitness during fasting.

The virtual lecture was organised using visual communication techniques and was entitled “The effect of Sports on Fasting”, presented by Dr. Hazem Abdel Hamid Al Ashawi, Ph.D. in Physiotherapy and Sports Injuries, where he talked about healthy habits in Ramadan and the importance of exercising in moderation before iftar.

The lecturer explained the harm of sugar and soft drinks, calling for reducing their consumption during iftar, whether at the beginning or at the end of iftar.

Dr. Hazem Abdel Hamid Al Ashawi confirmed that it is important not to stress the heart muscle through excessive exercise and follow correct rules and principles by avoiding staying up late during the blessed month of Ramadan and not eating intermittent meals before suhoor which affect the body's activity and digestion mechanism.

The lecture saw interventions and interactions by the participants who thanked him for the valuable information of interest