Tips on safe fasting as Tanzania bakes in heatwave

Catholic faithful receive ashes during an Ash Wednesday service at St Joseph’s Church in Dar es Salaam yesterday. Christians worldwide have begun the Lenten season, which starts on Ash Wednesday.  PHOTO | Sunday George

By  Ramadhani Ismail

Journalist

Mwananchi Communications Limited

What you need to know:

  • While it may seem logical to consume large quantities of water at once, experts advise that the body absorbs water gradually and therefore, those who observe fasting should hydrate steadily during non-fasting hours

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