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When can you eat during Ramadan? UK fasting timetable for 2023, and rules for Suhoor and Iftar explained

When can you eat during Ramadan? UK fasting timetable for 2023, and rules for Suhoor and Iftar explained Ramadan is currently being recognised by Muslim communities across the world. During this time, Muslims are required to spend a period of 30 days abstaining from food and drink, including water, smoking and sexual intercourse, during daylight hours as...

EA Infographic – Advice on Ramadan

InfographicInclusion, Religion or Belief

Church of England backs plans to bless gay couples

ArticleLGBT plus, Marriage & Civil Partnership, Religion or Belief, Sexual Orientation

Church of England backs plans to bless gay couples The Church of England has backed proposals to allow prayers of blessing for same sex couples. Its position on gay marriage will not change and same-sex couples will still be unable to marry in church. The plans, set out by bishops last month, have been criticised from...

World Religion Day

BlogReligion or Belief

World Religion Day World Religion Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in January every year, and is a reminder of the need for harmony and understanding between religions and faith systems. On this day, communities of different faiths have the opportunity to get together and listen to each other, as well as celebrate the...

FEATURED: CIPD – THE INCLUSION CALENDAR 2023

GuideDiversity, Inclusion, Religion or Belief, Workplace

A snapshot of modern Britain: Census shows fewer people in England and Wales describe themselves as white and under HALF are Christian for the first time EVER, while two-thirds of Londoners are from an ethnic minority: so how does YOUR area compare?

ArticleDiversity, Ethnicity, Religion or Belief

A snapshot of modern Britain: Census shows fewer people in England and Wales describe themselves as white and under HALF are Christian for the first time EVER, while two-thirds of Londoners are from an ethnic minority: so how does YOUR area compare? England and Wales are becoming less white and Christian, according to new official...

Lack of inclusion blights working lives of many UK Hindus

ArticleCulture, Inclusion, Religion or Belief

Lack of inclusion blights working lives of many UK Hindus New research has found that Hindus face an inclusion deficit and a lack of awareness of their religion in workplaces. Among the findings from business psychology consultancy Pearn Kandola was that more than a third of Hindus (38%) have had an annual leave request to...

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VideoDiscrimination, Religion or Belief, Workplace

Diwali 2022: When is the festival of lights and how is it celebrated around the world?

ArticleCulture, Religion or Belief

Diwali 2022: When is the festival of lights and how is it celebrated around the world? Diwali, the festival of lights, is a religious observance commemorated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and some Buddhists around the world. Every autumn, the observance sees millions of people attend firework displays, prayer services and festive events in celebration of the occasion....

Employment Tribunal decision – Mr E McClung v Doosan Babcock Ltd and others:

LegislationDiscrimination, Employment, Religion or Belief, Tribunal

How to create an inclusive workplace for religion

ArticleInclusion, Religion or Belief

How to create an inclusive workplace for religion Observing good practice in respect of religion can help build a more diverse, inclusive, respectful and motivated workforce. In creating an inclusive workplace, what steps can HR take to address the key issues associated with religion fairly, while supporting the needs of the business? 1. Champion good...

Antisemitism vs. Anti-semitism: why we don’t include a hyphen

Article, BlogAntisemitism, Language, Religion or Belief

ANTISEMITISM VS. ANTI-SEMITISM: WHY WE DON'T INCLUDE A HYPHEN What does it mean to be ‘anti-‘ anything? Usually, it seems to signify opposition to something definable, be it physical, conceptual or both. Ordinarily, it is quite self-explanatory. Whether somebody is anti-racism, anti-vaccination or anti-wallpaper, we immediately grasp these ideas because we can conceive of what...

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