Greater Birmingham business community fasts for a day during Ramadan

The Greater Birmingham business community came together for a day of fasting during Ramadan, culminating in an event to break the fast together.

The event was organised by the Asian Business Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) in collaboration with Royal Sutton Coldfield Chamber of Commerce and Future Faces Chamber of Commerce.

Attendees took part it in the Iftar, the nightly feast that breaks the fast, at Chamber HQ. They were welcomed by ABCC president Omar Rashid.

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community.

A commemoration of Muhammad's first revelation, the annual observance of Ramadan is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam and lasts twenty-nine to thirty days, from one sighting of the crescent moon to the next.

Fasting from dawn to sunset is obligatory for all adult Muslims who are not acutely or chronically ill, travelling, elderly, breastfeeding, diabetic, or menstruating.

Speaking about the event, Omar Rashid said: “Fast for a day is quickly becoming a day where all communities are coming together to fast in unison and truly appreciate the experience Muslims worldwide go through.

“I am grateful for everyone taking part and long may this event continue.”