The month of fasting, or Ramadan, is well under way for Muslims in Australia and around the globe, and two Charles Sturt University (CSU) academics will explore the meaning of the month. During Ramadan, Muslims are not allowed to eat or drink between sunrise and sunset. The month ends with a celebration known as Eid al-Fitr.  Dr Waseem Afzal and Dr Hassan Obied will present a public lecture, What is Ramadan (the Month of Fasting) anyway?, from 1 to 2 pm Thursday 24 July at CSU in Wagga Wagga to address questions about this month of fasting. The lectureis presented by the University's Islamic Students Association. "Ramadan carries special significance in Islam, and is aimed at many physical, social, and spiritual aspects. In this lecture, we aim to introduce some of the essentials concerning the Month of Ramadan," said Drs Afzal and Obied. There will be time for questions and answers at the end of the lecture which will be held in Room 278, Connected Learning Space, building 13 near car park 7, Nathan Cobb Drive, CSU in Wagga Wagga.