Supporting Client Food Needs During Ramadan
During the holy month of Ramadan, many Muslims fast—that is, refrain from eating or drinking—from sunrise until sundown. This year, Ramadan occurs from March 11 to April 10, 2024. But many newly arrived Muslims are still learning to navigate the food resources available to them, and some are living in temporary accommodation with limited cooking appliances, which can make it difficult to prepare traditional foods in sufficient quantities to healthily break the fast each night. This blog post outlines how refugee service providers can meet the needs of Muslim clients who are observing Ramadan while living with limited food resources.
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During the holy month of Ramadan, many Muslims fast—that is, refrain from eating or drinking—from sunrise until sundown. This year, Ramadan occurs from March 11 to April 10, 2024. But many newly arrived Muslims are still learning to navigate the food resources available to them, and some are living in temporary accommodation with limited cooking appliances, which can make it difficult to prepare traditional foods in sufficient quantities to healthily break the fast each night. This blog post outlines how refugee service providers can meet the needs of Muslim clients who are observing Ramadan while living with limited food resources.