Learning about Ramadan

One aspect of Avondale College's HEART Values is Respect - part of which involves learning about the different cultures, traditions and beliefs of our student body. Luqmaan Azmi, Year (12) Muslim Group student leader (along with Maryam Omer, Raz Shelay), shares about Ramadan Mubarak in his own words:

Asalaamualaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh - may peace and blessings be upon you all.

Ramadan is the holiest month in Islam. It’s a time when Muslims focus on faith, self-discipline, and becoming better people. During this month, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset which means no food and no drinks, not even water, during the day.

If you’ve noticed some of your Muslim friends skipping lunch and still acting normal, you might be wondering why do we do this to ourselves? Ramadan is about more than just staying hungry all day. It teaches us patience, gratitude, and self-control. Fasting helps us appreciate the things we often take for granted, like food and water.

But Ramadan isn’t just about fasting. It’s also about becoming better people — praying more, being kinder, giving charity, helping those in need, and staying away from bad habits. You can think of it as a month-long self-improvement challenge.

So, what can you do if your friends are fasting? Honestly, just being understanding and supportive goes a long way. A simple “Ramadan Mubarak,” which means “Blessed Ramadan,” is always appreciated. And don’t worry, you don’t have to stop eating in front of us! Fasting is about self-discipline, and we’re completely fine with it.

If you’re curious about Ramadan or Islam, feel free to ask, we’d love to share more. And if you’d like to be part of our Muslim Group, please get in touch with me or Ms Khan. To support our Muslim students, we will keep classroom D12 open every day at lunchtime so please come along.

Ramadan Mubarak and I wish everyone a peaceful and blessed month.