Why street brawls surge in Egypt during Ramadan

Why street brawls surge in Egypt during Ramadan

Dr. Ahmed El-Zonfoly said the reason behind the anger, especially during daylight hours in Ramadan, was that people experienced withdrawal symptoms from "bad habits.". Nervousness or anxiety had nothing to do with fasting but was more to do with people's unhealthy habits before and after Ramadan that were abruptly halted because of fasting.. Staying up late and a lack of sleep were among the reasons that also caused anxiety during fasting, he added.. Daytime hours became harder to manage, especially with just a few hours in between iftar and suhoor.. If this happened while fasting, arterial blood pressure might rise, increasing the amount of blood getting to the heart as well as increasing the heartbeat.. The abnormal body functions raised the level of glucose in the blood providing the body with more energy for fighting. ". Energy is wasted," according to El-Tawansy.. "Economic crises are unlikely to be a reason behind fights and arguments," he told Arab News.. The prison service has said the virus in Morocco's jails, which hold nearly 80,000 inmates, are under control thanks to "preventive measures" such as quarantines and remotely held court hearings..