As we reach the final days of the month, many of us find ourselves reflecting on the moments of growth that Ramadan brings. This blog shares some of those reflections, including what it has been like to experience my first Ramadan at DWF.
Each year, I set myself a personal Ramadan goal that I intend to carry with me beyond the month itself. This year, my focus has been on gratitude which involves consciously reminding myself of the many blessings in my life and how fortunate I am to have them. This practice has also helped me in my role as a trainee solicitor as approaching each day with gratitude has encouraged me to adopt a more positive mindset whilst strengthening my self awareness.
Balancing work and wellbeing
A fun fact: I completed my DWF assessment centre while fasting. I still remember sitting in my partner interview, noticing the water bottle on the table and imagining how refreshing it would be, but I made it through!
Navigating Ramadan during my first seat has been an incredibly positive experience. This year, Ramadan also coincided with the March seat rotation, which is an exciting milestone in the training contract! Naturally, Ramadan shifts your daily routine as it involves early mornings for sehri (the pre-sunrise meal), late evenings to observe the night prayers and days of fasting from dawn until sunset. As the month progresses, and the fasting hours slowly increase, it is common to feel more tired, dehydrated and low on energy. This is why many Muslims request flexible working during Ramadan as it helps balance wellbeing with professional responsibilities. As a junior, it can be easy to assume that requesting adjustments such as flexible working might negatively affect the impression you make. However, when I raised this with both of my teams, I was met with complete understanding. I later learned that several Muslim colleagues also do the same, which made the process feel even more normal and supported.
Preparing for Eid
As we enter the final week of Ramadan, preparations for Eid are well underway, bringing a sense of excitement and anticipation into the home. For me, Eid preparation is all about creating a warm and festive atmosphere. Traditional dishes and sweet treats are prepared for family and friends to enjoy, gifts are wrapped, and fairy lights, banners and other decorative touches are placed around the home to make the occasion feel even more special. One of my favourite traditions is getting henna applied to my hands, as it truly makes the celebration feel complete.
The end of Ramadan always comes with a mix of emotions. This includes joy, excitement, and a little sadness that the month is ending. Eid is a beautiful celebration but there is something uniquely special about the spiritual peace that Ramadan brings. These final days are often some of the most meaningful, as many of us try to make the most of the last moments of Ramadan by increasing our prayers. I like to spend this time to reflect on what I have learned throughout the month and think about the habits and intentions that I want to continue long after Ramadan ends.
Inclusion and support at DWF
One of the most empowering aspects of this Ramadan has been the level of support I have felt across the firm, which truly reflects the diverse and inclusive culture here at DWF. I have had the opportunity to be involved in the DWF Muslim Support Group, helping to organise Ramadan and Eid initiatives. A key highlight was our National Day of Fasting, where non-Muslim colleagues were invited to fast for a day. It was inspiring to see so many people participate and show a genuine interest in understanding the experience. As DWF’s value Be Better Together reminds us, we succeed when we support one another, and I am proud and grateful to be part of a firm where these values are genuinely lived, not just spoken.
On that note I would like to bring our Ramadan 2026 blog series to a close, and extend a huge thank you on behalf of the DWF Muslim Support Group to everyone who has taken the time to read, share and engage with these posts! We hope you have enjoyed learning about the varied experiences that Ramadan brings, just as much as we have valued sharing these special moments with the firm.