To celebrate Ramadan 2022, members of our leadership and wider CBRE teams have kindly agreed to participate in our virtual CBRE Fastathon challenge not only to gain an understanding of what it is like for our Muslim colleagues to fast and work during Ramadan, but also to raise money for our UK Charity Partner, Macmillan Cancer Support. 

Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam. Muslims fast as an act of worship, a chance to get closer to God, and a way to become more compassionate to those in need. This is not just the abstinence of food and drink, but rather a self-reflection in order to improve one’s morals and standards. This includes focus on our personal conduct and our interaction with our fellow human beings. There is also a verse in the Qur’an that prescribes fasting for all Muslims who are mature and healthy enough to do so for the full day. 

This is for a great cause and a chance to experience what it is like to fast for a day! To support our participating leadership team with their fast, please get involved by fasting yourself for a day, you can also sponsor and donate to Macmillan below.