If you grew up involved with a church, you're probably familiar with the term "spiritual fasting." Some churches participate in an annual spiritual fast such as the Daniel Diet. Others give up ...

Discover the spiritual practice of fasting during Lent in Christianity. Learn about the different types of fasting and how to observe this season of self-denial.

Lent refers to the period of forty days after Ash Wednesday and the day before Easter, during which Christians fast in memory of the sufferings of our Lord Jesus Christ. The season is also a memorial ...

From the Christian Lent to the Islamic Ramadan, fasting serves not only as a spiritual purification but also, as a growing body of scientific research suggests, a boon to physical and mental health.

Video above: Learn about the customs and significance of RamadanMuslims around the world are welcoming the start of Ramadan, a month of fasting, increased worship, heightened charity, good deeds and ...