Ramadan is a significant time for Muslims worldwide. The month (observed from 28 February to 29-30 March in 2025) sees Muslims fast from first light to sunset and is a time for self-reflection, community, charity and prayer.
DWF routinely marks Ramadan by providing extended space for prayer and reflection at its office locations and sharing information on the support and flexibility available to colleagues who are fasting as well as providing awareness raising information to help all colleagues understand how they can support team members who are observing Ramadan. The aim is to help colleagues observing Ramadan to continue to thrive as well as educating and engaging the wider workforce on what Ramadan is, fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect.
In 2025 members of the DWF Race and Ethnicity Network wanted to share deeper insight with the global organisation.
A Ramadan working group made up of Race & Ethnicity network members led by Associate, Hasin Tariq Amin, with assistance from Paralegal Apprentice, Adam Kazi, created a number of new initiatives:
A curated weekly blog series where global colleagues shared their experiences of Ramadan in the morning, afternoon, evening and night. The blogs include information on Ramadan and Eid, terminology and customs, and Ramadan in the workplace. Click on the links below to read the blogs:
A Day in the Life of Ramadan: Morning by Paralegal Apprentice, Adam Kazi
A Day in the Life of Ramadan: Workplace by Early Careers Advisor, Iffat Hussain
A Day in the Life of Ramadan: From Dusk to Dawn by Trainee Solicitor, Ranya Al-Hashimi
A Day in the Life of Ramadan: The Last Ten Nights by Associate, Hasin Tariq Amin
A conversation with Waqar Ahmed, Claims Chief Operating Officer at Aviva. Waqar spoke to our Race & Ethnicity Network about the origins and customs of Ramadan as well as his personal goals during this time and how colleagues can offer support. Watch the conversation with Waqar Ahmed here >
A conversation with Halayynah Hussain, Sanctions Compliance Specialist from BT. Joined by Catherine Haslam, Partner at DWF and Hasin Tariq Amin, Lead for the Ramadan Steering Group, we heard how the work environment is an important part of the working day for colleagues as they observe their faith. Halayynah also shared more about her personal faith and the importance of this to her career. Watch the conversation with Halayynah here >
Chai and Learn virtual event hosted by members of the DWF Race & Ethnicity Network for global colleagues to learn more about Ramadan, ask questions, and share experiences.
A Fasting Day and feedback session in which colleagues had the opportunity to experience fasting and discuss what they have learnt. Eid celebration also took place on a local level.
These initiatives align closely with DWF's diversity and inclusion goals, particularly regarding ethnic diversity and colleague wellbeing. DWF's Global Diversity & Inclusion Strategy focuses on creating a working environment where colleagues of all backgrounds can contribute at their highest level and where their differences positively impact the organisation.
We would like to thank the Race & Ethnicity Network for their hard work in creating these initiatives and gives special thanks to Hasin Amin and Adam Kazi for leading the initiatives and for the personal contributions of Ranya Al Hashimi, Sagar Moughal, Catherine Haslam, Oliwia Szukal, Mona Nooreyezdan and Iffat Hussain.
DWF Director and Senior Lead of the Race and Ethnicity Network Neville Sampson said, 'I am so proud of the initiatives undertaken by the Race and Ethnicity network. They demonstrate our organisational commitment to diversity, inclusion, and colleague wellbeing. These efforts not only support Muslim colleagues during Ramadan but also continue to promote a culture of empathy, respect, and solidarity across the organisation.'