How to Better Support your Muslim Colleagues and Friends this Holy month of #Ramadan 🌙
The moon and has been sighted in North America and inshaAllah 2024 Ramadan will commence on Tuesday, 3/12/24.
The first step to to supporting any Muslim observing fast is by learning more about Ramadan and possibly educating others about it.
A little bit about Ramadan: Ramadan is the 9th month in the Islamic Calendar, a calendar based on the cycles of the moon. Muslims observe the month of Ramadan to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
Here is how a typical day looks like for Muslims in Ramadan:
Furthermore, taking some additional steps (highlighted below) will really make your Muslim friends, colleagues and employees feel included:
- Accommodating Flexible Working
- Understanding the need of time taking time off for EID (for Muslims its equivalent to Christmas )
- Trying to be more culturally sensitive (For example, do not ask your colleagues to eat during day-time meetings or schedule a meeting during iftar time)
Finally, if you feel adventurous and want to really experience Ramadan then you might as well try fasting for a few hours or complete an entire fast. I have had many colleagues do that in the past to get a true feel of Ramadan and they really enjoyed doing so! :)
#Ramadan2024 #WorkplaceInclusion #Diversity
