My helper wants to fast

My helper is from indonesia and today she asked if she can start fasting tomorrow. Her agreement with her agency was that she would not fast while working here. Her main duties are housework, laundry and cooking. i am concerned that she would not be able to take it. She is my first helper. Anyone here have domestic helpers who are fasting? or not fasting? Any advice?

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If she does her work as per normal and feels well, I don't see why she cannot fast and work. Most Muslims start fasting at a young age and alot of us carry out our work, go to school and duties with no issues because we are quite used to it. Even if she needs to cook during her fast, it is permitted for her to take a tiny taste. Reckon your helper can manage, if she can't she will not fast and "repay" the fast another day.

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