• Participants of a comparsa parade in the Battle of Flowers of the Barranquilla Carnival, during the first of four days in which the city dresses up under the motto that 'Who lives it is who enjoys it' in Barranquilla, Colombia, 26 March 2022. The traditional carnival, considered one of the ten best in the world, returned strengthened and with massive attendance after being suspended for two years due to the covid-19 pandemic. EPA / RICARDO MALDONADO ROZO
    Participants of a comparsa parade in the Battle of Flowers of the Barranquilla Carnival, during the first of four days in which the city dresses up under the motto that 'Who lives it is who enjoys it' in Barranquilla, Colombia, 26 March 2022. The traditional carnival, considered one of the ten best in the world, returned strengthened and with massive attendance after being suspended for two years due to the covid-19 pandemic. EPA / RICARDO MALDONADO ROZO
  • Municipal employees in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv cover monuments with sand bags amid the Russian invasion. AFP
    Municipal employees in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv cover monuments with sand bags amid the Russian invasion. AFP
  • A torch parade in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta marks the countdown for Ramadan. EPA
    A torch parade in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta marks the countdown for Ramadan. EPA
  • Hot air balloons take flight in Wangaratta, Australia, during the King Valley Balloon Fiesta. Getty Images
    Hot air balloons take flight in Wangaratta, Australia, during the King Valley Balloon Fiesta. Getty Images
  • Demonstrators turn out for the 'London stands with Ukraine' march, called by the city's mayor Sadiq Khan. AP
    Demonstrators turn out for the 'London stands with Ukraine' march, called by the city's mayor Sadiq Khan. AP
  • The Saint Sophia Cathedral, a Unesco heritage site in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, is threatened by Russian invasion. AP
    The Saint Sophia Cathedral, a Unesco heritage site in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, is threatened by Russian invasion. AP
  • Misha, 5, who lost his mother and suffered injuries during a Russian strike on Ukraine, is helped by his grandfather, in Mykolaiv. AFP
    Misha, 5, who lost his mother and suffered injuries during a Russian strike on Ukraine, is helped by his grandfather, in Mykolaiv. AFP
  • Switzerland's Andreas Schuler competes in the men's team event at the Ski Jumping World Cup 2022 in Planica, Slovenia. Reuters
    Switzerland's Andreas Schuler competes in the men's team event at the Ski Jumping World Cup 2022 in Planica, Slovenia. Reuters
  • The Great Ziggurat temple in the ancient city of Ur in Iraq's southern province of Dhi Qar. AFP
    The Great Ziggurat temple in the ancient city of Ur in Iraq's southern province of Dhi Qar. AFP
  • Students perform Bhangra during the closing ceremony of the 'Seema Prahari Marathon' at the India-Pakistan Wagah border post. AFP
    Students perform Bhangra during the closing ceremony of the 'Seema Prahari Marathon' at the India-Pakistan Wagah border post. AFP

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Healthy tips to remember

Here, Dr Mohamed El Abiary, paediatric consultant at Al Zahra Hospital Dubai, shares some advice for parents whose children are fasting during the holy month of Ramadan:

Gradual fasting and golden points - For children under the age of 10, follow a step-by-step approach to fasting and don't push them beyond their limits. Start with a few hours fasting a day and increase it to a half fast and full fast when the child is ready. Every individual's ability varies as per the age and personal readiness. You could introduce a points system that awards the child and offers them encouragement when they make progress with the amount of hours they fast

Why fast? - Explain to your child why they are fasting. By shedding light on the importance of abstaining from food and drink, children may feel more encouraged to give it there all during the observance period. It is also a good opportunity to teach children about controlling urges, doing good for others and instilling healthy food habits

Sleep and suhoor - A child needs adequate sleep every night - at least eight hours. Make sure to set a routine early bedtime so he/she has sufficient time to wake up for suhoor, which is an essential meal at the beginning of the day

Good diet - Nutritious food is crucial to ensuring a healthy Ramadan for children. They must refrain from eating too much junk food as well as canned goods and snacks and drinks high in sugar. Foods that are rich in nutrients, vitamins and proteins, like fruits, fresh meats and vegetables, make for a good balanced diet

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