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Ramadan in the Workplace
By Catherine England, M.Ed. & Lee Mozena, M.A.
www.zenaconsulting.com
Exce
rpts
from
a ½
Day
Sem
inar
About This Seminar
Catherine England
is a practicing Muslim and college educator.
Lee Mozena
© 2013 by Lee Mozena, MA, www.zenaconsutling.com
is not Muslim, she owns Zena Consulting.
AgendaI. Overview of Islam Worldwide and U.S.II. Ramadan and Eid BasicsIII. Workplace Challenges around RamadanIII. Solutions for Managers and Co-workers
© 2013 by Lee Mozena, MA, www.zenaconsutling.com
Goals
• Improve knowledge of Islam and Ramadan
• Increase skills to manage more effectively
• Learn more about U.S. Muslim diversity
© 2013 by Lee Mozena, MA, www.zenaconsutling.com
PART I.
Overview of Islam Worldwide and U.S.
© 2013 by Lee Mozena, MA, www.zenaconsutling.com
Global View of Islam
© 2013 by Lee Mozena, MA, www.zenaconsutling.com
Founded by Muhammed* in 710
• The Prophet*- considered messenger of God• Koran/Qur’an- scriptures revealed to him• Islam similar to Judeo-Christian traditions
*(PBUH)
© 2013 by Lee Mozena, MA, www.zenaconsutling.com
Islam is Monotheistic
• The Arabic word for God is “Allah”• World’s fastest growing religion- 7+
billion• Conversion is simple: follow the 5
Pillars
© 2013 by Lee Mozena, MA, www.zenaconsutling.com
The 5 Pillars of Islam
1. Shahada- Profession of faith in one God
2. Salat- Pray 5 times daily, facing Mecca
3. Sawm- Fast during the Month of Ramadan
4. Zakat- Annual tax to help the poor
5. Hajj- Pilgrimage once during life, if able
© 2013 by Lee Mozena, MA, www.zenaconsutling.com
• Fastest growing religion in U.S.- 7+ million
• 20% of U.S. Muslims are African-American
• 65% are New Americans from 68 countries
American Muslim Statistics
Pew Research© 2013 by Lee Mozena, MA, www.zenaconsutling.com
PART II.
Ramadan and Eid Basics
© 2013 by Lee Mozena, MA, www.zenaconsutling.com
The Holy Month of Ramadan
• Fasting time is from sunrise to sunset
• Ramadan lasts for one month every year
• There are exceptions to fasting rules
© 2013 by Lee Mozena, MA, www.zenithcommunication.com
Why Ramadan is Important
• Observing it is a basic principal of Islam
• Most Muslims observe Ramadan• Ramadan also includes other
obligations
© 2013 by Lee Mozena, MA, www.zenithcommunication.com
When is Ramadan?
• The Holy Month moves around each year
• A lunar calendar dictates start and end
• Eid is also determined by the moon
© 2013 by Lee Mozena, MA, www.zenithcommunication.com
Ramadan Ends with Eid
• Eid is somewhat like a spiritual New Year’s Eve celebration without alcohol
© 2013 by Lee Mozena, MA, www.zenithcommunication.com
PART III.
Workplace Challenges around Ramadan
© 2013 by Lee Mozena, MA, www.zenaconsutling.com
Managerial Considerations
• People bring all of themselves to work• Role model high communication skills• Understand legal issues and
ramifications
© 2013 by Lee Mozena, MA, www.zenaconsutling.com
Fasting is Universal
• Other religious traditions include fasting
• Many non-Muslims fast for health reasons
• Have you ever fasted?
© 2013 by Lee Mozena, MA, www.zenaconsutling.com
Workplace Solutions
• Be aware of Muslims’ needs at sunset
• Flexible hours during Ramadan• Floating holidays for Ramadan and
Eid
© 2013 by Lee Mozena, MA, www.zenaconsutling.com
If You Have More Questions…
• Do some learning on your own• Ask from a place of curiosity and
respect• Draw parallels to your own
experience
© 2013 by Lee Mozena, MA, www.zenaconsutling.com
Local and National Resources
• About Islam: Islam.about.com•Council on Islamic Education, (CIE):cie.org• Zena Consulting: zenaconsulting.com
© 2013 by Lee Mozena, MA, www.zenaconsutling.com