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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Feiz, M.S. (Mohammad Sadegh) <m.s.feiz@vu.nl>
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<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, 19 February 2026 13:06<br>
<b>To:</b> Beta NAT Secretariaat <natsecr.beta@vu.nl><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Baldi, A. (Andrea) <a.baldi@vu.nl><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Ramadan 2026: A Guide for Colleagues and Students<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">I hope you are doing well,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Would you please share the below document with our colleagues in the department?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="elementtoproof"><span style="color:black">As Ramadan
</span></span><span style="color:black">has been started<span class="elementtoproof">, we are sharing a guide to help everyone better understand and support colleagues and students observing this important month. It outlines the meaning of Ramadan and offers
practical suggestions on how to be thoughtful and supportive during this time.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="elementtoproof"><span style="color:black">Whether you are already familiar with Ramadan or would like to learn more, the guide provides useful information to help us maintain an inclusive and respectful environment.</span></span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="elementtoproof"><span style="color:black">If you have any questions or would like further advice, please feel free to get in touch or contact the DEI Council at
<a href="mailto:PRJ-BETA-DEIgroup@groups.vu.nl">PRJ-BETA-DEIgroup@groups.vu.nl</a>.</span></span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="elementtoproof"><span style="color:black">Thank you for taking the time to read the guide and for contributing to a supportive workplace for everyone.</span></span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="elementtoproof"><span style="color:black">Best regards,</span></span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="elementtoproof"><span style="color:black">On behalf of the BETA DEI council</span></span><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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