Author: Cassie Myers
Ramadan is a sacred month recognized by Muslims around the world. During Ramadan individuals fast and abstain from things considered impure for the mind and body between the hours of sunrise (Fajr) and sunset, this enables them to focus on prayer and connecting with Allah (Muslim Hands). When Ramadan happens depends on the lunar calendar, this year in North America it is expected to start on April 1st and end on Sunday May 1st as the last day of fasting. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is celebrated for 2-3 days with prayer, family, friends and gifts (Muslim Hands).
It is important that people honoring days of significance feel like they are supported and they belong all year long. There are evermore things that allies and organizations can do to ensure this for those recognizing Ramadan this year. We created a list of resources you can use to do this.
Those who recognize ramadan represent a diverse group of individuals, the resources are meant to help inform your wider learning experience, but might not be representative of all of those recognizing ramadan. If you know of a resource you think should be included in our collection, email us at hello@lunariasolutions.com
BEING IN COMMUNITY WITH THOSE RECOGNIZING RAMADAN
4 ways to support Muslim friends and family and counter Islamophobia this Ramadan by Dina El-Rifai, for American Friends Service Committee
An iftar-guide-for-non-muslims by Aali Akmal for Al-Talib
ENGAGING WITH SOMEONE RECOGNIZING RAMADAN AS AN ALLY
Do’s and don’ts by Hudha Famy @yesimhotinthis
Inclusive language to use during Ramadan by @_Changingmindsets
Ramadan Greetings by Pratyush Srivastava for Zamzam.com
RAMADAN IN THE WORKPLACE
How employers can show team members they care by Imani Bashir
Ramadan at work 2021 by Lunaria Solutions
Ramadan in the workplace e-book by Muslamic Makers
Know Your Rights This Ramadan: Religious Rights in the Workplace by Muslim Advocates (American legal perspective)
LEARNING ABOUT RAMADAN
Ramadan Fact Sheet for Non-Muslims and Converts Who are New(er) to Islam by @hautehijab