Celebrating Ramadan in the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê community in 2023
16 March 2023
From around 22 March until 22 April 2023, Muslims across Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê will mark Ramadan, the holiest month of the Muslim calendar, which marks the time of the revelation of the Qur’an.
Ramadan is a time of reflection with a particular focus on prayer, purification and charitable acts. During the month, Muslims around the world refrain from eating and drinking, including water, during daylight hours, meaning that Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê staff observing the fast may need some flexibility during the period.Ìý
±«°ä³¢â€™s guidance on supporting Muslim staff during Ramadan has more information, including information and advice for managers.Ìý
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê's Student Support and Wellbeing team have also published tips for students on studying and staying healthy during Ramadan, and Students' Union Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê's Islamic Society will be holding Iftar every evening on campus –Ìý.
The Muslim Council of Britain has published a including advice around maintaining physical and mental health during the Ramadan period and advice around the cost of living.Ìý
More information, including ways to support your colleagues, is available on ±«°ä³¢â€™s .Ìý
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê wishes Ramadan Mubarak to all Muslim staff, students and alumni in our global community.