Can I eat halwa in fasting? Navigating the rules of permissible sweets
                                
                                
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                                A 2023 study on the proximate composition of halwa revealed its high sugar and fat content, making people question its place in a dietary fast. When people ask, "Can I eat halwa in fasting?", the answer is not a simple yes or no, but rather a complex consideration of ingredients and religious tradition.