Throughout Ramadan, many Muslims around the world find themselves counting down the hours till sunset when they can devour a lavish iftar.
Now imagine this same act of endurance as an elite athlete competing in intense professional sport. For the first time, the English Premier League and Football League this year have asked match officials to cater to the needs of Muslim professional players.
With the Premier League restarting this weekend after the international break, the English Football Association has advised referees to provide an opportunity for Muslim players to break their fast during a match.
As the sport becomes more global and top athletes join from a range of backgrounds, it is inevitable that the presence of practicing Muslim footballers will increase in football.