With Ramadan underway from now through April 9, this is the time to brush up on related good manners when interacting with Muslim co-workers and friends. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, during with which the faithful fast from sunrise to sunset.

For a list of top ten tips on avoiding boorish behavior, see this CNN piece by Saeed Ahmed, A Ramadan etiquette guide for non-Muslims.

“You don’t have to fast with us…,” Ahmed observes. “…but try not to schedule a work lunch.”

For a more personal and local look at the challenges and enriching aspects of Ramadan, check out this reprint from MinnPost by Ahmed Tharwat, Ramadan — a personal reflection.