Ramadan Advice and Guidance莱莱建议和指导.pptVIP

this is one in a series of presentations for Information Ramadan Explained NHS Blackburn with Darwen Valuing the Richness that Diversity Brings Ramadan Mubarak this is one in a series of presentations for Information Aims of the presentation To provide information, advice and guidance on arrangements during Ramadan (Ramzan). Based on the organisations values and principles of valuing the richness that diversity brings. We believe it is important that employees of the PCT understand the religious and cultural traditions of the people we serve and of those we work with in line with Employment Equality (Religion and Belief) Regulations 2003 and the Equality Act 2006. this is one in a series of presentations for Information What is Ramadan? 9th month of the Hijri Calendar (Lunar calendar). The Lunar calendar is approx 10 days shorter than the Gregorian calendar. Ramadan begins at the sighting of the new Moon. Commencing 1st / 2nd September 2008* Ramadan ends at the Waning Crescent. Eid Ul Fitr falls at the end of Ramadan 1st / 2nd October 2008* *these dates are approximate as commencement of Ramada and Eid are determined by the Lunar Calendar this is one in a series of presentations for Information Significance of Ramadan It is the 4th pillar of the 5 pillars of Islam. It is the month in which the Qur’an (the holy book of Islam) was revealed. It is a special month of fasting, repentance, increased prayer and increased charity which people of the Muslim faith undertake. this is one in a series of presentations for Information Examples of Current Practice Fasting (Roza) During daylight hours is an essential element of Ramadan. Roza starts at dawn and ends at sunset. Involves changing the balance of daily life i.e. doing less of the ordinary daily activities to practice self restraint and more of the spiritual, religious, moral and charitable activities. The person must not eat, drink, chew, smoke, swear, sing or dance, bully or fight with others, engage in se