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Celebrating Ramadan in the ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº community

31 March 2021

From around 12 April until 12 May, Muslims across ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº will mark Ramadan, the holiest month of the Muslim calendar, which marks the time of the revelation of the Qur’an.

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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 ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº staff observing the fast may benefit from flexibility in working patterns during the period.

Please read ¹û¶³Ó°Ôºâ€™sÌýÌýfor more information.

¹û¶³Ó°Ôº's Student Support and Wellbeing team have also published tips for students on studying and staying healthy during Ramadan, and Students' Union ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº's Islamic Society have published a .

Like many other religious festivals,ÌýRamadanÌýis affected by the coronavirus restrictions that are curtailing normal congregational worship. In response, on observing Ramadan safely, and on working and studying from home during the month.

More information, including ways to support your colleagues, is available on ¹û¶³Ó°Ôºâ€™sÌý.

¹û¶³Ó°Ôº wishes RamadanÌýMubarak to all Muslim staff, students and alumni in our global community.