Working Muslim mums say going without food or drink not the hardest part of Ramadan fasting

Muslim women, often juggling work with raising kids and fasting, say focusing on the deeper aspect of Ramadan can be challenging. (Supplied)

Inaz Janif understands firsthand the struggle for Muslim mums trying to juggle fasting with keeping a healthy work-life balance during the Islamic month of Ramadan.

The busy mum of three works as a high school teacher in Melbourne's outer-eastern suburbs and is also a board member on the Islamic Council of Victoria (ICV), representing women.