Ramadan 2023

To the Campus Community:

Today marks the beginning of Ramadan. Ramadan is the 9^th month of the Muslim calendar, which ends this year on April 20. Ramadan is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. Farmingdale State College, a growing, vibrant, diverse, and multicultural community, recognizes that religious observances of members of the FSC community may conflict with College activities.

As respected members of the College community who understand the importance of supporting students who wish to practice their religious beliefs, it is necessary to be sensitive to our inclusive environment which promotes acceptance of religious expression. Reasonable accommodations should be provided when possible, to allow for religious obligations and observances. The proactive recognition and celebration of religious holidays is quintessential to our mission of being dedicated to student success. Please encourage your students to inform you of their religious practices in a timely fashion, and to work interactively in good faith with these students so that they can practice their faith while ensuring their academic success in the classroom. Thank you for the role you play at building a culture of belonging.

To all the members of our community, may every year find you in good health.