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EVERY year when Ramadan arrives, something quietly changes in our communities. The rhythm slows down, patience stretches and daily routines begin to carry deeper meaning.

While Ramadan is a sacred month for Muslims, the lessons it offers are not confined to one faith. In fact, many of its values speak directly to what our schools today are struggling to nurture in children – empathy, discipline, reflection and humanity.

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Ramadan; reflections

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