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description: What is Ramadan, exactly? Is there anything special you should do or say when you’re around Muslim friends and acquaintances during Ramadan?
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# Ramadan
Categories: [Diversity & Inclusion](https://flagshipinc.com/category/diversity-inclusion/)
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan started in April and even amid a global pandemic, most of the world's 1.6 billion Muslims observe it in some form. This means there's a good chance you have (or will) encounter someone celebrating, fasting, and doing other sacraments and activities that are unique to the holy month. But what is Ramadan, exactly? Is there anything special you should do or say when you’re around Muslim friends and acquaintances during Ramadan? Here are some tips from a great article on [Vox.com](https://bit.ly/3vHj21y)
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