An illuminated mosque as Muslims offer special Taravih prayers in Peshawar, Pakistan. EPA
An illuminated mosque as Muslims offer special Taravih prayers in Peshawar, Pakistan. EPA
An illuminated mosque as Muslims offer special Taravih prayers at a Mosque in Peshawar, Pakistan. EPA
An illuminated mosque as Muslims offer special Taravih prayers at a Mosque in Peshawar, Pakistan. EPA
An Afghan Muslim man prays during Ramadan in Herat. AFP
An Afghan Muslim man prays during Ramadan in Herat. AFP
A Muslim woman looking at clothing while shopping for Eid Al Fitr in a market in Narathiwat. AFP
A Muslim woman looking at clothing while shopping for Eid Al Fitr in a market in Narathiwat. AFP
A child joins Pakistani Muslim worshipers as they gather at the illuminated Grand Faisal Mosque in Islamabad. AFP
A child joins Pakistani Muslim worshipers as they gather at the illuminated Grand Faisal Mosque in Islamabad. AFP
People receive a free Iftar at an official attempt for the longest Iftar table in the world, at the new administrative capital, 45km east of Cairo, Egypt. EPA
People receive a free Iftar at an official attempt for the longest Iftar table in the world, at the new administrative capital, 45km east of Cairo, Egypt. EPA
Palestinians look for new clothes at a shopping street in the West Bank city of Nablus. EPA
Palestinians look for new clothes at a shopping street in the West Bank city of Nablus. EPA
People attend a street fair at night for Iftar during Ramadan in the suburb of Lakemba in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images
People attend a street fair at night for Iftar during Ramadan in the suburb of Lakemba in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images
People attend a street fair at night for iftar during Ramadan in the suburb of Lakemba in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images
People attend a street fair at night for iftar during Ramadan in the suburb of Lakemba in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images
Afghan children hold plates out as they wait to receive food donated by a private charity during Ramadan in Ghazni Province. AFP
Afghan children hold plates out as they wait to receive food donated by a private charity during Ramadan in Ghazni Province. AFP
People stroll at the sunset in front of the Blue Mosque square in Istanbul. AFP
People stroll at the sunset in front of the Blue Mosque square in Istanbul. AFP
A Palestinian man prepares traditional cakes for sale ahead of Eid Al Fitr in Nablus. Reuters
A Palestinian man prepares traditional cakes for sale ahead of Eid Al Fitr in Nablus. Reuters

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Ramadan spirit: the best photos of the holy month from around the world

A look at the holy month for June 2, 2019

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June 02, 2019

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How being social media savvy can improve your well being

Next time when procastinating online remember that you can save thousands on paying for a personal trainer and a gym membership simply by watching YouTube videos and keeping up with the latest health tips and trends.

As social media apps are becoming more and more consumed by health experts and nutritionists who are using it to awareness and encourage patients to engage in physical activity.

Elizabeth Watson, a personal trainer from Stay Fit gym in Abu Dhabi suggests that “individuals can use social media as a means of keeping fit, there are a lot of great exercises you can do and train from experts at home just by watching videos on YouTube”.

Norlyn Torrena, a clinical nutritionist from Burjeel Hospital advises her clients to be more technologically active “most of my clients are so engaged with their phones that I advise them to download applications that offer health related services”.

Torrena said that “most people believe that dieting and keeping fit is boring”.

However, by using social media apps keeping fit means that people are “modern and are kept up to date with the latest heath tips and trends”.

“It can be a guide to a healthy lifestyle and exercise if used in the correct way, so I really encourage my clients to download health applications” said Mrs Torrena.

People can also connect with each other and exchange “tips and notes, it’s extremely healthy and fun”.

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