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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Kristie Rieken

UConn players navigate Ramadan fast during Final Four

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For UConn players Adama Sanogo, Samson Johnson and Hassan Diarra, a traditional pregame meal before Saturday night’s Final Four matchup against Miami won’t be possible.

The three are Muslims who observe Ramadan and began a strict fast from dawn until sunset daily starting March 22 and continuing through April 20. Ramadan is the Muslim holy month and is a time of deep spiritual discipline and contemplation of one's relationship with God.

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