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Ramadan 2024

Published: 12 March 2024

Ramadan Mubarak!

¸é²¹³¾²¹á¸ÄnÌýin Islam is the month of fasting that begins at sunset on March 10th (based on lunar observations in North America), and ends at sunset on April 9 with the feast ʻĪd al-Fiá¹­r. During this month, physically able Muslims do not eat or drink from the first sign of dawn until sunset. It is a time of self-examination and religious devotion, of charity and community. Read one of our student-authored stories for a personal perspective on what this holy month means to some.

Academic and Dietary Accommodations

Many students and staff in our community will be fasting from the pre-dawn meal suhoor, to the breaking of the fast at the evening meal, iftar. Students who need academic accommodations for Ramadan-related observances should reach out to their professors with as much advance notice as possible.

For students living in residence, suhoor breakfast boxes are available from March 9 to April 9. Students need to fill in the form by 3PM for pickup at one of the 4 dining halls (Bishop Mountain Hall, Carrefour Sherbrooke, New Residence Hall and Royal Victoria College)Ìýbetween 5:00 pm-9:00 pm, every day. See also halal options.

Muslim prayers and Community

Prayer space

There are places to pray on and near campus including:

  • the MORSL prayer and meditation room (3610 McTavish, 3rd floor, open 10am-4pm weekdays)
  • the MSA ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ prayer space in University Centre (SSMU building), room B-109
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ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Muslim student communities

Browse our directory of Muslim student groups and follow the links to their social media to learn of special events, iftars or other activities during Ramadan:

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