Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
Are religious people not allowed to consume plain water during the day during Ramadan? Surely there must be exceptions very young babies, the very old, and those with medical conditions, especially in extremely hot weather.
Yes, there are exceptions for precisely the groups you have outlined.
To the OP: to amend my statement: I've only been in Doha during Ramadan, so there may be some restrictions on where alcohol/food can be consumed which I mistook for "normal" However, I was not forced, not even expected, to abstain nor did I feel uncomfortable eating lunch, etc.. in the same way that I didn't feel uncomfortable by not wearing a veil/head scarf at all times.