I don't do Ramadan and I don't do Lent (usually) But I do my own little thang. Every 7th, 8th, and 9th week I take a break from a couple of my favorite indulgences (tho there are many more). Not for religious reasons, unless self-control and being master of my domain (so to speak) is a religious thing. I do take to heart the words of Paul: All things are lawful for me, but I will not be under the power of any. What are they? It doesn't matter. Dey ain't a thing God's given us that we haven't found a way to destroy ourselves with, so now and then saying no to appetite is a good exercise. I find that it's become a sort of ritual, and almost as though the denial of some things becomes a celebration of other, more important things, starting with self-possession.
I'm starting week two.   :)