Residents opt for nightime workouts to remain fit

Indoor sports like badminton also popular during Ramadan

- SM Ayaz Zakir

During Ramadan, a time that promotes both spiritual and physical discipline, many residents are finding post-Taraweeh workouts to be a refreshing and productive way to balance fitness with fasting.

As the combination of favourable weather and adjusted fasting schedules encourages an active lifestyle, many Muslims are turning to nighttime workouts to maintain their fitness. From lacing up their sneakers to grabbing their rackets or heading to football fields, residents are flocking to various sports venues.

For some, the beachside provides the ideal spot for a post-prayer jog. Suhail Saeed M, a fitness enthusiast who lives in Al Mamzar, makes it a habit to visit the beach and park every night. “After Iftar, I walk to Al Mamzar Beach, where I pray Isha and Taraweeh at a nearby mosque. I come dressed in my jogging gear so I can start my workout right immediately after prayers,” he said.