Fairtrade and Ramadan

Ramadan Kareem!

Break your fast with Fairtrade this Ramadan

The Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) said, “Pay the wages of a person before his sweat dries”

During Ramadan, Muslims take extra care to consider justice, fairness and ethical principles while fasting during daylight. Thoughts of food and the experience of those who produced it are also central, meaning that Fairtrade is particularly relevant.

Fairtrade is a simple, powerful way to make a difference to the people who grow the things we love. Fairtrade stands for changing the way trade works, through fair prices and better working conditions for farmers and workers. Fairtrade and Islam share many common values and there’s lots of ways to support Fairtrade through your mosque, your workplace, or through what you buy.

This Ramadan why not break your fast with Fairtrade dates, hold an ethical Iftar meal, or encourage the people in your community to think about where the products they consume come from and how fair they are.

To find out more visit the Fairtrade and Islam leaflet display in the University Faith Centre or the Fairtrade Foundation website. Contact the Sustainability Team or the Faith Centre for more advice.