Publish date: 1 March 2024

Fahmid Syed, Imam and Muslim Chaplain has complied some information together surrounding Ramadan (commencing 10 March).

Fasting is obligatory for all adult Muslims during this month. Many of our Muslim patients and staff will want to participate in the fast and therefore appropriate and supportive arrangements should be made to enable their religious observance.

The fasting requirements of Ramadan can have significant implications for care planning, so it is important that you familiarise yourself with the attached information.

Should you have any particular queries regarding the appropriate care and support to be given please feel free to contact the Trust’s Muslim Chaplains, Imam Fahmid Syed (fahmid.syed@merseycare.nhs.uk) and Imam Umar Ali (umar.ali@merseycare.nhs.uk).

Further information and support is available from the spiritual and pastoral care office (ext 4564) or alternatively email spirit@merseycare.nhs.uk.

Famid features in the next edition of our MC Magazine which will be available soon - so keep an eye on our website and newsletters!

See also the National NHS Muslim Network – Ramadan and Eid Guidance 2024.