This year Ramadan started on 3rd/4th April 2022, depending on the sighting of the new moon. The end of Ramadan is celebrated with Eid ul Fitr – the festival of “breaking the fast”. Eid is likely to be on 2nd/3rd May 2022.
In Islam, Fasting is one of the five pillars of the faith and Muslims around the world wherever possible (and if able to) fast during the month of Ramadan. Islam is a diverse faith and is practiced in many different ways with variations in how the month is observed.
Ramadan lasts between 29-30 days where those observing abstain from food and drink from dawn to sunset. During this month acts of worship, prayer, charity and self-reflection increase.
Advice for colleagues who are fasting
Things to consider:
- Speak to your manager if you require any adjustments to your working day to help manage the late nights, early mornings and fasts.
- Where you can, balance your workday. Try to organise your day so that meetings and calls happen, where possible, when you are at your most alert, ensuring that your own, teams and client work are also considered.
- Try to ensure that you take your usual breaks throughout the day.
Advice for colleagues who are not fasting
Things to consider:
- Be aware of the above conditions and how your colleagues are managing through them. Offer flexibility with meeting and call times.
- Don’t be afraid to check in with others and team members to see how they are getting on.
🌙 Ramadan Mubarak!
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