The orbit of the ISS results in one day/night cycle every 90 minutes, so the issues of fasting during Ramadan are also addressed. Sheikh Muszaphar celebrated Eid ul-Fitr aboard the station, and packed some satay and cookies to hand out to the rest of the crew on 13 October 2007 to mark the end of Ramadan.
The International Space Station's orbit allows for addressing fasting concerns during Ramadan. Sheikh Muszaphar celebrated Eid ul-Fitr aboard the station and shared satay and cookies with his crewmates on October 13, 2007, marking the end of Ramadan.