Famed Ghanaian boxer, Bukom Banku, has revealed he didn’t fast during Ramadan, a sacred month observed by Muslims worldwide.
In an interview on Max TV, Banku explained that his choice was not due to any health condition but simply because he could not go without food.
Ramadan is a significant period in the Islamic faith, marked by fasting from dawn to sunset, prayer, and spiritual reflection.
It is believed to be the time when the Quran was first unveiled to the Prophet Muhammad.
While fasting is a fundamental obligation for Muslims, certain exemptions exist for those who genuinely cannot fulfill this religious duty.
As stated by the retired boxer, his decision was a personal preference rather than one based on any valid exemption.
Despite not fasting, he expressed his commitment to the values of Ramadan by supporting others who do.
He shared that he often gives money to people who observe the fast on his behalf and pray for him.
According to him, this act is permissible within Islamic teachings, and he believes it allows him to participate in the spirit of Ramadan in his own way.
He further noted that his community members are fully aware of his stance on fasting and have come to accept it over the years.