What do people think about Ramadan (The month of fasting in Islam)?

I'm Muslim and I'd just like to know, generally, what people thought of fasting from sunrise till sunset.

There's nothing wrong with that?

Very young children shouldn't be made to fast though!!

I can't wait.... we are lucky to be given the chance to repent and build up our good deeds, (it'll also give me the chance to pray for the exam results that I want )
How do you feel about Ramadhan?

I enjoy it, mostly. It will be hard this year, as the days and therefore the fasts will be long, but it really brings the whole family together and stops me from trawling through the cabinets when I'm bored.

I initially hate waking up early at 1/2 AM, but you eventually get used to it. We all somehow find ourselves watching the Food Network channel when we're fasting, which is pretty ironic. And of course the yummy food we get at the end of the day, as my mother specially makes lovely dishes like lasagne, or steak instead of roti.

Apart from that, I find that it is a very humbling experience, and generally makes us a lot nicer as no one has the energy to fight.

I don't fast any more, but I have nothing but respect for those who do in these long hours.

Apparently I sometimes start to sleep talk when i have to wake up in the morning. I'm not very good at dealing with lack of sleep

Is there any reason for not wanting to fast or is it just because it's too hard? If you dont mind me asking.

I'm a Muslim yet I disagree with the concept. If its supposed to help the poor and needy, we don't need to fast because it neither helps them out and makes us have near death experiences. Why can't we just do the whole giving money to those in need like those who can't fast do? Because fasting makes no sense other than bringing our faith closer and cleansing sins.

Its more about self-restraint, and it does help the poor. By fasting Muslims should become more empathetic with the poor making us more charitable. Not only that, it gives us a chance to show our love to Allah by giving up something so important for just a few ours. By starving we also lose our bad deeds and get good deeds instead which will help us enter paradise.

So there is a huge point when it comes to fasting. If you choose not to fast it is your own choice but don't try and dissuade others.

I'm a Muslim yet I disagree with the concept. If its supposed to help the poor and needy, we don't need to fast because it neither helps them out and makes us have near death experiences. Why can't we just do the whole giving money to those in need like those who can't fast do? Because fasting makes no sense other than bringing our faith closer and cleansing sins.