Understanding Ramadan
The UK has become much more multicultural in past 60 years. In 1961, Muslims made up approximately 0.1% of the UK population, today it stands at approximately 5.2% or around 3.4 million, increasing the likelihood that they will become our friends, neighbours and colleagues.
Ramadan is a time of increased focus on growing spiritually closer to Allah and as such is a great opportunity to start a faith conversation with our Muslim friends.
Loving your Muslim neighbour
Many of us in the UK function individualistically.
The intense loneliness many have suffered through the pandemic speaks to the dangers of this, even as we value our freedom to make personal decisions and take individual responsibility for ourselves.