The Islamic holy month of Ramadan will begin on Sept. 2. Muslims who observe Ramadan do not eat or drink between sunrise and sunset until the celebration of Eid al Fitr, which takes place on Oct. 2.
The first week of Ramadan is often challenging for students as they become accustomed to not eating or drinking (or smoking, if they are smokers) during the day. Depending on the time of the class, students may need to take a brief break for prayer. Furthermore, if you have a class that is in progress at the time of sunset, be aware that your Muslim students should be able to take a brief break to pray and break their fast. There is no problem with students eating or drinking in class (except in a computer lab!), as long as they do it without disturbing other students.
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