(European Conservative) Austrian school teachers have sounded the alarm over Muslim children who are fasting during the Islamic holy month.
Due to dehydration and poor nutrition, the children — some of whom are as young as six — are constantly tired and are unable to pay attention in class. Several have even fainted in the classroom. This makes it incredibly hard for teachers to, well, teach.
Sports classes are a particular problem, given that children have to take part in physical activity without first consuming any fluids.
During Ramadan, which this year began at the end of February, Muslims abstain from food and drink between dawn and sunset for 30 days.
