Communications Template for Ramadan
[Subject: Ramadan]
Hello everyone,
Today marks the beginning of Ramadan. Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year in Islamic culture, and is celebrated as the month during which the prophet Muhammad received the initial revelations of the Quran, a holy book for Muslims, from God.
During this month, Muslims pray and fast daily from dawn to sunset as a way to show their spiritual discipline and increased religious devotion.
Here are some interesting facts about Ramadan:
Islam is the world’s second largest religion after Christianity with more than 1 billion adherents. Islam originated in Arabia and has spread all over the world.
Countries with the largest Muslim populations include Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Egypt, Turkey and Iran.
A common greeting during Eid al-Fitr is “Eid Mubarak,” which means “Blessed Eid.” This greeting is used to wish other Muslims peace and blessings during Eid.
We encourage you to watch this video about what is Ramadan, maybe you will learn something new!
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Muslims around the world await the sighting of the new crescent moon that represents the first official day of Ramadan, occurring on the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.
Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year in Islamic culture, and is celebrated as the month during which the prophet Muhammad received the initial revelations of the Quran, a holy book for Muslims, from God.
During the entire month of Ramadan, Muslims pray and fast daily from dawn to sunset as a way to show their spiritual discipline and increased religious devotion. A common greeting during Eid al-Fitr is “Eid Mubarak,” which means “Blessed Eid.” This greeting is used to wish other Muslims peace and blessings during Eid.
How to Observe Ramadan in the Workplace:
Provide Space: Many Muslims pray multiple times a day, and some of these periods may fall during work hours. Providing a prayer space, such as an empty conference room, helps Muslim employees feel included and welcomed in the workplace.
Allow for Paid Time Off: Accommodate requests off for Ramadan. An employer should present options to any employee who celebrates religious holidays outside of the statutory calendar to take time off without losing wages or having to use their vacation time.
Be Mindful of Events Involving Food: Be mindful of hosting events around food, such as a birthday, team lunch or coffee chat during Ramadan. Some employees celebrating Ramadan may have no problem being around food, while others might prefer to avoid it. You can always ask your employees in 1:1s if they have a preference.