All my cousins are elder than me and they were all set to fast. This year I also decided to join the league and keep a fast.
My parents supported my wish but my mother was a little reluctant as she knew that it was always difficult for me to control my hunger and thirst. But my father assured her of my spirits and ability to manage my fast.
All my family members were happy as it was my very first fast, my roza kushai.
I was excited to have sehri with my family members. We had khajla, pheni, tea, halwa and puri. I also had fresh fruit juice to keep myself hydrated throughout the day. Then it was time for the Fajr prayer — my first fast thus began!
I had a wonderful day at school and not for even a single moment did I feel hungry or thirsty. I was amazed at my spirits as I always used to feel hungry at lunch break. But God really helps us if we decide to follow His path.
I came back home, then went to the mosque with my cousins and performed the Zuhar prayer. I have seen my friends pass their time, while fasting, by watching movies and playing computer games. This is against the true essence of fasting! Fasting does not mean we have to only remain hungry and thirsty but during the month of Ramazan, God expects us to refrain from worldly pleasures as much as possible and to do good deeds.