Today is the 3rd day of Ramadan, a month-long religious festival observed by Muslim communities in the United States and around the world, including our fellow Circadian colleagues!
What is Ramadan?
“Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, spiritual reflection, self-improvement, and community. Muslims believe that Ramadan teaches them to practice self-discipline, self-control, sacrifice, and empathy for those who are less fortunate, thus encouraging actions of generosity and compulsory charity (zakat). Fasting from sunrise to sunset is obligatory for all adult Muslims.”
In 2021, Ramadan begins on April 12 and ends on May 12.
What are the ways you and I can be an Ally to our colleagues and friends who observe Ramadan? Below is an infographic that provides some great tips:
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on Circaworks.com. In April of 2023, Mitratech acquired Circa, a leading provider of inclusive recruiting & OFCCP compliance software. The content has since been updated to reflect our expanded product offerings, evolving talent acquisition compliance regulations, and best practices in HR management.
