If
a child is below 16 years of age and is completely healthy (not suffering from
any health problem), then he does not need to fast
everyday. A 12-hour gap between his dinner and breakfast is enough.
However,
if a child is suffering from a chronic disease, it will be beneficial for
him/her to fast for 14 hours every night.
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