The Management of Stellenbosch University wishes its Muslim staff, students, alumni and partners a blessed Ramadan.
"I would like to wish all members of the Muslim faith a happy and peaceful month of fasting that starts next week. May you experience the joy and warmth of togetherness with family and friends," Prof Julian Smith, acting Rector of Stellenbosch University said on Friday. "Ramadan Mubarak."
Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam and for Muslims world-wide the holiest month (ninth month) of the Islamic Lunar Calendar. This year Ramadan starts on 9 July in Cape Town and will end around 7 August, depending on the new moon at the beginning of the tenth month. During this period Muslims fast from dawn to dusk, and the fast is broken after the evening prayer. It is a time of spiritual reflection and renewal, as well as generosity and kindness. Traditional foods and delicacies are shared with neighbours, friends and the poor.
