Ramadam is a time for fasting, reflection and prayer. It is a time when families, friends and communities gather together to share blessings and on Tuesday, RGS will celebrate its annual Iftar together. Irrespective of faith or cultural heritage, we warmly welcome you all. Ramadan kareem! (Blessed Ramadan).

RGS is home to a thriving Islamic Society which was established over 20 years ago and which are very much a part of the fabric of RGS. They are part and parcel of the diverse and interwoven cultures and faiths that make up and define RGS.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank Junayd Khan and Eisa Nabi for their leadership under the Islamic Society in arranging the programme for the evening. We have been overwhelmed by the number of students expressing a desire to contribute, either by speaking or helping with the set-up.

We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to our parent committee who have supported the funding and catering for the event.

Again, Ramadan kareem! Ramadan Mubarak! (Have a blessed and generous Ramadan!)

These photographs have been reproduced by kind permission of Daniel Ressell, Year 11.

The first Islamic Society report for the Old Wycombiensian, 1994.

Since December, an Islamic Society has been up and running at the school, the aim being to educate ourselves and others in most aspects of Islam.

The Society holds weekly meetings in which a talk is presented by various members of the Society. Discussions have been held on a range of topics including faith, prayer, charity and economics, all based around the Islamic point of view.

At present, most Muslims who come to the meetings are from Year 11 and Sixth Form, but we would like to see more from the lower school. The Islamic Society also encourages non-Muslims to come along and find out more about the Islamic way of life.

Many thanks to Mr Wolton, Mr Page and Mr Ratcliff in helping and giving us advice on setting up the Society.

S. Hayat 6BW2 and A. Mir 6BW2.