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Celebrating Ramadan in the ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº community in 2023

16 March 2023

From around 22 March until 22 April 2023, 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.

A graphic showing the ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº Portico with the words 'Ramadan Mubarak'

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

±«°ä³¢â€™s guidance on supporting Muslim staff during Ramadan has more information, including information and advice for managers.Ìý

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 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

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