Ramadan is a time for spiritual renewal. Add in some of the year's hottest wellness tech, and the practice can become even richer. From wellness apps that track fasting benefits to smart devices designed to aid prayer and mindfulness, innovation is helping bridge tradition with modern wellness.

The Islamic holy month of Ramadan is set to begin. Here's what you need to know about the period and how it's observed.

A fashion show in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, ignited backlash after videos were posted online during Ramadan. The event, featuring models in skiwear, was deemed disrespectful by local leaders, leading to its removal from Instagram.

A chief constable and a council chief executive joined a city mosque as it hosted a community Iftar - an evening meal that breaks the Ramadan fast. Peterborough's Joint Mosques Council (JMC) held the event on Thursday at the Salahaddin Community Centre in Woodston.

The Muslim holiday of Ramadan starts tonight, Feb. 28, and lasts until March 29. The monthlong observance of Ramadan is a period of introspection, communal prayer and reading the Qurʾān. According to Islam, those who observe the holy month of Ramadan with fasting, prayer and faithful intention are forgiven by God for their past sins.

Sehri, Iftaar timings are important for Muslim worshippers to keep track during their month-long Ramadan season, a period considered to be the holiest month for the religious community all over the world.

During Ramadan, participants abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset. A school district is giving those students a meal to take home, since they can't eat lunch during the day.

Fasting can impact energy levels and hydration, prompting many to prioritise wellness solutions that support their physical well-being throughout the month, said a doctor

For Gaza residents, Ramadan started this year under a fragile ceasefire that paused more than 15 months of war.

A beauty spot is staying open late to allow people to observe Ramadan together. Dunstable Downs in Bedfordshire is encouraging visitors to enjoy a sunset stroll, borrow board games and get creative with lantern craft beyond the centre's usual opening times.