Over 59% Aspire to Focus and Improve Prayers During Ramadan

Ramadan is a holy month when Muslims around the world observe a month of strict fasting and faith. Similar to intermittent fasting, fasting in Ramadan begins before dawn and ends by sunset. The goal is to become the best version of one’s self spiritually and otherwise. Moreover, Ramadan is also a time of togetherness, food, supplication, and more.

Thus, Real Research — the online survey app, launched a survey on Ramadan, seeking public opinions on this holy month. The survey aims to find tastes, preferences, goals, culture, and the importance and benefits of the holy month of Ramadan. Find the results of the survey below.

Highlights:

• 57.12% say they want to improve their health during Ramadan
• 66.89% break their fast with their family in Ramadan
• 80.39% see/feel positive changes during/after Ramadan

The Majority Fast During Ramadan

In a poll on whether respondents fast during Ramadan, 88.14% fast while 11.86% do not. Next, the survey asks about the age respondents started fasting. All 47.07% started when they were below 10 years old, whereas 16.29% started between 10 to 12 years old. Meanwhile, 14.32% were 18 years and above while 8.89% were 12-14 years old when they first started fasting. Lastly, 6.95% started at 14-16 years old and 6.48% started between ages 18-19.

The survey asks what positive changes respondents happen to them during Ramadan. The majority (52.39%) say their day starts earlier so they get more things done. Moreover, 17.81% suggest they get closer to Allah and pray 5 times a day. Whereas, 13.79% become more calmer and balanced during Ramadan and 5.69% say food and water become less important to them.

The side effects of fasting during Ramadan include a lack of sleep (50.59%). Followed by lack of concentration (9.51%), hunger and thirst (9.01%), mood swings (8.73%), and lack of energy (8%). Finally, the tendency to eat more (4.40%), light-headed/dizziness/fatigue (3.71%), and low blood pressure (3.15%).

The Majority Prefers Beef During Ramadan

The survey continues to ask about respondents’ favorite food during Ramadan. All 41.23% chose beef, while 10.91% say chicken, and 9.85% say fish. A further 9.47% chose lamb while 9.44% chose dates. Finally, 5.34% chose salad while 4.06% say cold appetizers, 3.29% say soup, and 3.17% say dessert.

The survey also asks respondents who they will break their fast with. The majority (66.89%) say with family, 16.12% say with friends, 8.60% say with relatives, and 7.72% break their fast with colleagues.

The survey then asks about respondents’ favorite drinks during Ramadan. In response, 55.31% prefer water while 16.18% prefer to drink juice, and 10.13% chose sparkling water. A further 7.27% like laban and 6.33% prefer tea. Lastly, 4.11% like drinking coffee during Ramadan.

Additionally, the survey asks respondents what they like watching on TV during Ramadan. A majority of 42.81% watch TV shows or series while 14.70% watch movies. Moreover, 10.65% watch lectures and speeches, while 10.54% watch live concerts. However, 20.46% do not watch TV during Ramadan.

To highlight, the survey asks respondents if Ramadan helped improve self-restraint and control. In reply, 79.05% say ‘yes’ and 10.18% say ‘no’.

Respondents on What They Aspire to Focus On During Ramadan

Next, respondents reveal their aspirations to focus on during Ramadan. A majority (59.59%) wish to improve and focus on prayers while 13.01% want to improve and focus on reciting the Quran. Moreover, 9.40% want to become a better person while 7.78% aspire to improve their character and habits. Finally, 6.28% want to improve their spiritual connection with God and 3.42% want to engage in charities.

Apart from the above, respondents also reveal what they want to improve in various other aspects of their life. This includes improving health (57.12%) and improving relationships with friends and family (14.36%). Furthermore, 13.27% want to become a better person, 6.46% want to share more with people in need, and 7.70% want to learn something new.

To conclude, the survey asks respondents whether they plan on keeping up with the changes they made during Ramadan. In answer, 81.93% are hopeful to keep up, while 8.93% do not.