Salaam,
Fasting Month of Ramadan is approaching. In more than 15 days Muslims will observe the same ritual they do every year. In the Holy Qur'an it is mentioned:
"O you who believe! fasting is prescribed for you, as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may guard (against evil)." (Chapter 2, verse 183)
People would wonder as to who other than Muslim for which Allah has prescribed fasting before. The link above is one of the references in which the examples of people other than Muslim practice, or used to practice, fasting.
Islam is not the only faith where fasting is prescribed for its followers only. God knows what best for humankind.
The complete verses about Ramadan Fasting:
183. O you who believe! fasting is prescribed for you, as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may guard (against evil).
184. For a certain number of days; but whoever among you is sick or on a journey, then (he shall fast) a (like) number of other days; and those who are not able to do it may effect a redemption by feeding a poor man; so whoever does good spontaneously it is better for him; and that you fast is better for you if you know.
185. The month of Ramadan is that in which the Quran was revealed, a guidance to men and clear proofs of the guidance and the distinction; therefore whoever of you is present in the month, he shall fast therein, and whoever is sick or upon a journey, then (he shall fast) a (like) number of other days; Allah desires ease for you, and He does not desire for you difficulty, and (He desires) that you should complete the number and that you should exalt the greatness of Allah for His having guided you and that you may give thanks.
Ramadan mubarak (soon)!
