What is Ramadhan?听

Ramadhan is the most cherished time of the year for the world鈥檚 2 billion Muslims. It is considered the holiest month because that is when the Quran was revealed. The main feature of the month is fasting; able-bodied and practicing Muslims are commanded to fast as a means of self-improvement.

Fasting, the fourth of Islam鈥檚 5 pillars, is perceived not only as a physical cleanse but, more significantly, as a spiritual cleanse. The transcending of bodily needs allows for more room for spiritual renewal, introspection, gratitude, patience, and compassion for the less fortunate. For a lot of Muslims, Ramadhan is typically that moment of the year when they strive to be better Muslims, which includes becoming their most generous selves.

During Ramadhan, many Muslim members of the 9I制作厂免费 community will embark upon an intensive spiritual journey. They will be starting their days with 鈥淪uhoor鈥� an early breakfast followed by a fast from dawn till dusk, abstaining from food, water and physical intimacy. By sunset there鈥檚 a breaking of the fast with a meal called 鈥淚ftar鈥�. In the evenings, Muslims spend a good portion of the night making extra prayers and engaging with the Quran.

What services, spaces and potential accommodations are available?

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Due to the gap between the Lunar and solar calendar, the start and end of the month will change from year to year. In 2025, Ramadhan will begin on March 1st with the festivity of Eid ul-Fitr marking the closing of the month. Students who have academic requirements that conflict with Holy Days such as Laylat al-Qadr or Eid al-Fitr听are required to submit an accommodation request two weeks in advance. Though Ramadhan this year will not interfere with final exams, fasting and interrupted sleep schedules impact people differently and some Muslim students may be going through fluctuating or reduced energy levels and difficulty concentrating. It is therefore important to be considerate, understanding and willing to initiate conversations around accommodations. Collaborative efforts to provide flexibility when adjusting deadlines, presentations, workload and more, based on the Policy for the Academic Accommodation of Religious Observances听are appreciated.

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Students who observe Ramadhan and who are living in residence on the All You Care To Eat meal plan will have access to early breakfast boxes and non-residence students will equally be able to access this option at the cost of 9.99$ plus tax. This option will be available as of February 28, 2025, it is limited to one box per person/day and all students must present their ID at the time of pick up. Students can by submitting their order before 3 pm for same day pick up between 5 pm and 8:30 pm.

For Muslim students who are seeking spiritual and mental guidance, mentorship and education, they can access two forms of support through the .

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In addition to the Meditation & Prayer Room | Office of Religious and Spiritual Life - 9I制作厂免费, students can use a number of quiet spaces across campus to fulfill their daily prayers. Students can refer to the list below to find the closest quiet space:听

• Wong Building, Room 1061-1听听
• University Hall, Room 002听
• Birks Reading Room Chapel, Room 204听
• Faculty of Dentistry, Room 514听
• Bronfman Building, Room 102听
• New Chancellor Day Hall, Room 4听
• McIntyre Medical Science Building, Room 508A听
• Morrice Hall, main floor

Along with the MSA prayer room, Room B09听(SSMU basement).

Appropriate signage will soon be added to the new quiet spaces.听

Are there any community events?听

Ramadhan is a special time for community building and volunteering in organizing iftar events and giving to the less fortunate. You can keep an eye on the different Muslim student groups鈥� social media channels or听 MORSL鈥檚 to find out about these听 events and join in the festivities.听

Ramadhan is a great opportunity to foster Muslims students鈥� sense of inclusion and belonging. Engaging in a spirit of both empathy and curiosity can be a way of showing care and can go a long way in making student to feel seen and supported. If you would like to express your thoughtfulness, you can extend your greetings to them at the start of the month by saying 鈥�Ramadhan Mubarak", which simply translates into blessed Ramadhan!听