Ramadan is a month that holds immense significance for over a billion Muslims around the world. Whilst most of our staff and pupils will have heard about it before – maybe they know someone who fasts, or notice that their friends don’t eat or drink during the day - they may not know that Ramadan is about much more than fasting. It is a time of deep spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and generosity.

Kayra and Suleiman detailed some of the most important aspects of the month, including fasting, which is known as sawm; Zakat, which is the obligation for Muslims to give a portion of their wealth to those in need; prayer, including praying Taraweeh – a special night prayer performed during Ramadan; and Eid al-Fitr, which marks the completion of Ramadan and celebrates a month of fasting and spiritual growth.

It was insightful to hear Kayra and Suleiman speak on their experiences of Ramadan, and we hope that all in attendance learned something valuable about the period that many of our friends observe during this time of year.