Can you last a Muslim fast?

The Muslim Network is delighted to be able to reintroduce the popular sponsored fast!

We invite non-Muslim colleagues, and colleagues not otherwise fasting to take part in a sponsored fast to raise money for charity. All proceeds raised will go to the charity we partner, Kidney Research UK.

Ramadan

One of the most significant events in the Islamic calendar is Ramadan – lasting approximately 29 to 30 days. Ramadan is a time when all physically and mentally able adult Muslims across the world refrain from all food and drink – as well as some other activities – from dawn until sunset. Spiritually, Ramadan provides a special opportunity to perform extra acts of worship, through a series of set times for prayers. It is a month most closely associated with the Quran (the Islamic holy text) – it was during this month Muslims believe the Quran was first revealed.

Ramadan in the UK starts on the evening of 22 March, and ends with the celebration 'Eid-ul-Fitr (the festival of the breaking of the fast) or “Eid”, on or around Saturday 22 April.

What will I have to do?

You simply have to fast in the way that suits you best. This can be, for example:

• Fasting for the whole month, from dawn to sunset

• Fasting for a day or for a few days

• Doing a working day only fast

• Doing a water only fast

So in short, you can do whatever you’re comfortable with. We’d love you to get involved in any capacity, as this event has previously been extremely successful at raising money for charity.

Spread the word to your colleagues so they know you are taking part.

You can donate here. Don't forget to include your name in the donations so this can be tracked!

Anything else?

If you have any questions, if you need any support (either with fasting or collecting sponsorships) or if you have any comments, please get in touch. We’d love to help!

We’ll also look to get feedback and stories of peoples’ experiences afterwards so we can publish and share the experiences with everyone.