What is another word for sawm?
Pronunciation: [sˈɔːm] (IPA) 
Sawm is an Arabic term for fasting, which is an act of abstaining from food, drink, and other physical needs from dawn to dusk, during the holy month of Ramadan. There are several synonyms for the term sawm that are frequently used by Muslims around the world. The most common synonym for sawm is 'siyam,' which is also an Arabic term. Other synonyms include 'saum,' 'imsak,' 'roza,' and 'puasa,' which are used in different languages, such as Urdu, Malay, and Turkish, respectively. All these terms signify the same act of devotion and discipline, which is a mandatory practice for all able-bodied adult Muslims during the month of Ramadan.
