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March 15, 2024
Educator and Workplace Resources for Ramadan
Muslims in the US and around the world will be observing Ramadan, the Islamic lunar month of fasting, from March 11th to April 9th. ING has a number of free resources for all types of educators about the month and its significance to Muslim Americans:
–Online presentation on “An Overview of Ramadan and Fasting,” which includes a PowerPoint presentation and scripts.
–Ramadan Information Sheet on the purpose of fasting, special activities, and more.
–Calendar of Important Islamic Dates, including Ramadan, Eid ul-Fitr, and other Muslim holidays.
–Religious Practices of Muslim Students in Public Schools webpage, which includes information on prayer, fasting, dietary restrictions, attire, and more.
–Seven Steps for Supporting Muslim Employees During Ramadan article that features ING’s executive director discussing how what employers can do to better support their employees during religious observances.
–Presenting About Eid ul-Fitr to Kindergarteners and Preschoolers, that includes suggested activities and resources for preschool to elementary school classrooms.
–What employers and educators need to know about the last 10 days of Ramadan, which are followed by the Muslim holiday, Eid ul-Fitr.
Diversity Training for Professional Groups
ING provides diversity training that can be included in your Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging programs within your organization, and for your work with diverse clients. Our trainings are specifically tailored for educators in K-12, colleges and universities, corporate managers and staff, law enforcement personnel, healthcare providers, dentists, government employees, court administrators, and non-profit organizations.
-Request countering Islamophobia training here.
-Request countering Islamophobia and antisemitism training that is delivered together by Muslim and Jewish speakers here.
-For all other presentations and trainings, visit this page.
LIVE Presentations and Panels for Classrooms
Supplementing education about world religions, world history, American history, pluralism, women’s studies and other subjects are live presenters from ING’s speakers bureaus.
-Request an interreligious speakers panel on topics that increase religious literacy here.
-Request an interracial speakers panel on countering racism by working together here.
-Request a Muslim presenter on topics that increase awareness and understanding of Islam and Muslims here.
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