The message is being sent by William Reuling on behalf of James F.Brennan, Provost.
The Muslim holy month of fasting (Ramadan) will commence on October 16. Depending on the lunar calendar, the Ramadan will end on the week of November 15th with the festival of Eid al-Fitr. During this month the Muslims do not eat or drink from sunrise to sunset.
It is requested that any professors who have Muslim students in their evening classes to kindly excuse these students for a few minutes, at sunset, to break their fast and to permit them to rejoin the class afterwards.
For additional information, contact Dr. S. Kirmani. Email: {skirmani@towson.edu} Telephone: 410-7042268; option 4, or William Reuling, {wreuling@towson.edu}; X44632
