A new European directive states that Muslims can have the whole month off during Ramadan on full pay.
Ramadan, for those who don’t know is the time when Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset. Fasts this year are set last for over 19 hours. Yes, 19 hours!
From Monday any Muslim who wants to take the whole month off can apply for a special dispensation order which allows them time off for religious reasons.
One call centre worker said he was overjoyed, “This is great news for Muslims across Europe. I really can’t be bothered working during Ramadan and get headaches in the late afternoon.”
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