Thanks Mel for a very useful publication. I was wondering how/what/when to put something out to the staff here and a quickly edited the document you provided and posted on our intranet (with acknowledgement) with an email to all staff to highlight Ramadan. I have already received several complimantary emails and some grateful ones from managers, so well done and thanks!
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Dear Sharon,
The attached guide, originally produced by Nashayman Housing Association in Bristol may be helpful to you with regard to your query.
Mel
Mel Landells
Head of Equality and Diversity
Secretariat
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Hi
I woud appreciate any good practice you might be able to share with me
with regard to muslim students during Ramadan. This year Ramadan will
co-incide with our welcome programme for new postgraduate students, and
normally during this period we offer welcome lunches and get togethers
with students and staff.
I have suggested that rather than a welcome lunch, and evening meal is
offered (preferably not serving alcohol)and that students should be
asked to provide details of any specific dietary requirements. Would
this be sufficient, or is there any better practice we could follow?
Regards
Sharon Hocking
Head of Student Services