I am also fasting, am a non Muslim. Partly for health reasons, partly to respect the culture and to check my self control. This is my 10th year in Qatar. I did it 3 or 4 times in the past. First it started like.. I wanted to know how it feels to fast. When we are at work we dont drink in front of others so thought why cant I stay for couple of more hours till they break the fast. Now I can do it.. no probs at all. Good luck Greeker. We feel good about ourselves at one month.