Ramadan is the fourth pillar of Islam and the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. From February 28th through March 29th this year, all Muslims who are healthy and have reached puberty are required to abstain from eating, drinking, and smoking daily from dawn until sunset.
The occasion also involves prayer, acts of charity, and introspection.
"Ramadan is much more than abstaining from food and drink," said Haroon Imtiaz, communications coordinator for the Islamic Center of North America. "It is a time of intense devotion and spiritual practice."
Many employers remain uneducated on certain aspects of Ramadan. They may also not know how to accommodate Muslim employees during this time. But learning more about the occasion and explicitly showing support to Muslim workers can make this group feel a sense of belonging. (Source: SHRM Supporting Muslim Employees During Ramadan)
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Ramadan 2025 is expected to begin on or about Friday, February 28, and end on Saturday, March 29.
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