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Premier League referees 'are asked to pause night matches for Muslim players to break their fast during Ramadan'... with the holy period due to start tomorrow

Referees in the Premier League and EFL have reportedly been asked to pause evening games during Ramadan to allow players to break their fast.

The holy period of Ramadan, which is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, is set to start on Wednesday and will end on the evening of Friday April 21.

A number of Muslim players are set to abstain from eating and drinking during daylight hours, and match officials in England's top four divisions have been asked to halt night matches so these players can take on liquids, energy gels and supplements, according to Sky Sports.