Saturday marked the beginning of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Between now and May 1, Muslims the world over will engage in prayer, self-reflection, self-sacrifice, and self-restraint.

“We take this opportunity to wish all members of our Muslim campus community blessings, joy, and happiness and our wishes for a healthy and holy fast and a blessed Ramadan,” said Clinton Beckford, UWindsor vice-president for equity, diversity, and inclusion.

“Celebrants will live out the highest ideals of Islam including generosity, compassion, and care for the less fortunate. While not all of us celebrate Ramadan or practise Islam, these are universal values that bind humanity together and thus offer inspiration.”

For more information, visit the Muslim Chaplaincy website or the Facebook page of the Muslim Students Association.