Ramadan celebrated at Rochdale Infirmary

Ramadan celebrations at Rochdale Infirmary

Staff and patients celebrated Ramadan on the link bridge at Rochdale Infirmary last week.

Throughout the world, the month of Ramadan is considered one of the holiest and most sacred times of the year for Muslims.

Community organisation Aspire 2 Inspire Communities gave out food packs to staff, patients and visitors.

Information booklets about Ramadan, prayer fridge magnets, and stickers were also handed out.

Mohammed Tariq, Rochdale Care Organisation BAME staff network lead, said: “It’s fantastic to see so many people attend wanting to find out more about Ramadan and what it means for Muslims.

“I am really grateful to Kalsoom, Aqub and the Aspire 2 Inspire team for joining us today and making this event a huge success.”

They were joined by Steve Taylor (chief officer, Rochdale Care Organisation), Clare Nott (HR director) Dr Shona McCallum (medical director) and Patricia Hughes (interim director of nursing).

Aspire 2 Inspire Communities is based on Regent Street, Rochdale. It works with young people from black and minority ethnic communities, new and emerging communities, refugees and asylum seekers, families facing financial hardship, and young people with additional needs, disabilities and language difficulties.