Muslim Crew Members Celebrate Ramadan Aboard the Disney Wish
For Muslim crew members sailing with Disney Cruise Line, Ramadan at sea is a meaningful time of reflection, fasting, and community — observed far from home but supported by an inclusive shipboard culture. Two dining room crew members aboard the Disney Wish, Munir and Burak, share what the holy month means to them and how Disney's values of mutual respect make the observance possible at sea.
Ramadan — the most sacred month in the Islamic calendar — brings fasting, prayer, and community to Muslims around the world, including those working aboard Disney Cruise Line vessels. Crew members Munir and Burak, both Muslim dining room staff on the Disney Wish, describe observing Ramadan at sea as a deeply personal experience made possible by the inclusive culture aboard the ship.
Key Details
- Holiday: Ramadan — 29 or 30 days of fasting (sunrise to sunset), based on the lunar calendar
- Ship: Disney Wish
- Featured Crew: Munir and Burak, dining room team members
- Theme: Faith, inclusion, and community at sea
- Cruise Line: Disney Cruise Line
Observing Ramadan on the High Seas
Ramadan is a month-long Islamic observance during which practicing Muslims fast from all food and drink from sunrise to sunset — 29 or 30 days depending on the lunar calendar. Beyond fasting from physical needs, the month emphasizes avoiding negative behaviors and actively cultivating kindness, charity, and reflection. For crew members far from their home countries and families, observing Ramadan aboard a ship presents unique challenges — and, as Munir and Burak describe it, unexpected rewards.
Crew Members Reflect on Faith and Belonging
Munir, a dining room crew member aboard the Disney Wish, expressed pride in working for a company that honors his faith. "I couldn't be more proud of working for Disney especially in this season of Ramadan," he shared.
His colleague Burak echoed the sentiment, pointing to respect as a core Disney value: "When it comes to my religion, people are respecting it. I think this is one of the values of Disney — we are respecting each other."
What This Means for the Disney Cruise Line Community
The accounts of Munir and Burak reflect a broader Disney Cruise Line commitment to creating a shipboard environment where crew members of all faiths and backgrounds feel seen and supported. With thousands of cast members from dozens of countries sailing together, cultural and religious inclusion is central to daily life aboard the fleet. Guests curious about onboard culture and the diverse crew that makes each voyage possible can learn more at DisneyCruise.com.