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Celebrating Ramadan in the ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº community in 2022

30 March 2022

From around 2 April until 1 May 2022, 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 need some flexibility during the period.Ìý

Please read ¹û¶³Ó°Ôºâ€™sÌýguidance on supporting Muslim staff during RamadanÌýfor more information.Ìý

¹û¶³Ó°Ôº's Student Support and Wellbeing team have alsoÌýpublished tips for studentsÌýon studying and staying healthy during Ramadan, and Students' Union ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº's Islamic Society will be holding Iftar every evening on campus as well as hostingÌýMaghrib and Taraweeh prayers – for details. The Islamic SocietyÌýhasÌýalso produced an updated .

The Muslim Council of Britain has published a including advice around COVID-19, fasting and vaccinations, and maintaining physical and mental health during the Ramadan period.Ìý

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

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