However the way believers follow these fasts and feasts differs from church to church. Thabeet is Muslim and fasts during Ramadan. Mohammed is a practicing Muslim who fasts for Ramadan. Banting accounted all of his unsuccessful fasts, diets, spa and exercise regimens in his past. Observing fasts is not permitted for menstruating women. Fasts other than Yom Kippur are viewed more leniently. The Torah is also read during afternoon services on Saturdays, fasts, and Yom Kippur. He imbued his campaign with Catholic symbolism, including public processions, masses, and fasts. Bishop Demetrius was eager to establish a fixed calendar for church fasts and feast days. Individuals observe different kinds of fasts based on personal beliefs and local customs. However, stricter Protestants condemned both the festivals of the church and their traditional fasts. All persons above the age of 13 are expected to observe the church fasts. The fasts and disciplines were rigorous and frequent. Commoners engaged in fasts, but less rigorously. During the four Minor Fasts a number of changes are made to the liturgy.