They wish to show dominance, be the ones that make the rules ..... appear to be part of something that is more important ..
to honest I cant see what it achieves! starve yourself all day then gorge yourself before going to bed ..... i mean ... I wonder .. when do new born start to take part? From first ramadan? gets a feed as the sun goes down on the first night then everyday for x days has to go 24 hours before feeds!
I read somewhere that outside of their home country less than 60% actually follow it!?