Ramadan

Ramadan is an important month of reflection and fasting within the tradition of Islam. Ramadan 2025 starts at the very end of February and runs throughout March. Below, find links to some Ramadan resources @ DU! 

• Ramadan Dining info + Halal order form

  NEW! NO ORDER FORM needed for nightly vegetarian buffet at Chef's Corner (at corner of Seven Spoons)

  ORDER FORM only for halal meat (place order by 12 hours in advance)

  ***Based on feedback from MSA and SASA, this year DU Dining is featuring a nightly vegetarian "station takeover" of Chef's Corner featuring cuisine from Middle East, Africa, Asia, and SE Asia!

  Ramadan_Menu_2025_0.pdf (3.69 MB)

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  Meal Plan Students: 

  • 1 swipe for dinner 
    • Vegetarian buffet @ Chef's Corner (no pre-order needed)
    • Halal order (12-hour pre-order needed on this order form)
  • 1 swipe for a to-go Suhoor breakfast bag 
    • Contents of Suhoor bag: 
      • Hard boiled egg 
      • Potato product 
      • Turkey sausage 
      • Hand fruit (apple banana, orange) 
      • Individual Yogurt 
      • Water 
      • Individual Apple juice 
      • Individual Milk 
      • Individual dates 

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  Non-meal Plan students, staff, faculty: 

  • Cost of one meal for dinner ($12.50)
    • Vegetarian buffet @ Chef's Corner (no pre-order needed)
    • Halal order (12-hour pre-order needed on this order form)
  • Cost of one meal ($12.50) for a to-go Suhoor breakfast bag (see contents list above)
  • Note: A 10-block meal-plan is available for $95 at the Card Office for students, staff, and faculty

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  Pickup Times:

  • Pickup @ Chef's Corner in CCOM Dining Hall (at the corner of Seven Spoons)
  • Pickup during dinner hours: 
    • ​​​​​​​Fri-Sun 2/28- 3/2  (5pm-7:30pm) 
    • Mon-Thur 3/3-3/6 (5pm-9pm)
    • Fri-Sun 3/7-3/9 (5pm-8pm)
    • Mon-Thurs 3/10-3/13 (5pm-9pm)
    • Fri-Sun 3/14-3/16 (5pm-9pm)
    • Mon-Fri 3/17-3/21 (5pm-8:30pm) 

   

  

• Iftar Gathering Details

  Visit Crimson Connect to sign up!

  Community Iftar 1 | Fri March 7 @ 5:30pm-8pm | CCOM 1700

  Community Iftar 2 | Fri March 14 @ 6:30pm-9pm | Korbel Maglione Hall | REGISTER

  Community Iftar 3 | Fri March 21 @ 6:30pm-9pm | I-House | REGISTER

  Eid Banquet | Fri April 4 @ 6pm-9pm | CCOM 1700 | REGISTER

  

• Date and milk pickup locations / prayer spaces

  Find places to pray and break the fast in 12 rooms across 7 buildings!

  • Burwell Center for Career Achievement Respite Rooms (Rm 131, 231, 331); you can check in at front desk for directions. Fridges down the hall in break rooms on 2nd and 3rd floor
  • Driscoll basement, room 29/Muslim Prayer Room; fridge in room 29A
  • RSECS: ECS 265 prayer space has a fridge and water for washing in the room; there is also a fridge in ECS 373 (the 3rd floor kitchen)
  • Korbel/Sie Complex Room 3105; fridge in room; please write expected end time on marker board so others know when the room is free
  • Morgridge/Ruffatto Room 224; ID required to enter building; you can check in with 2nd floor front desk for directions
  • Law School, Reflection Room (314); west end of 3rd floor; fridges in lobby, west of Reflection Room

   

• Accommodations

  Find information about religious accommodations requests

• Learn about Ramadan
  

   

  Download PDF version- and visit the Holiday Hellos page for 1-page sheets about other religious days!

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  Did You Know?

  Fasting is one of Islam's five fundamental principles. Each day during Ramadan, Muslims do not eat or drink from right before sunrise to sunset. Many Muslims break their daily fasts with dates and milk and by sharing meals (iftar) with family and friends before praying. The last 10 days are the most holy for Muslims, and it's common for people to stay up throughout the night praying. And the end of Ramadan is celebrated with a one-to-three day festival known as Eid al-Fitr, one of Islam's major holidays.

   

  Some Inclusivity Tips + Accommodations Links

  • Even observant Muslims might not fast for various reasons; it is respectful to avoid asking "Are you fasting?" 
  • Those able to fast will abstain from all food or drink (including water), and many more are involved in community events through the month–-all of which can impact energy levels, attention spans, and more, especially later in the day and cumulatively, later in the month. Please be mindful of this possibility in your classes, offices, meetings, and events.
  • It is OK to eat in front of Muslims without being apologetic. However, to be more inclusive, it can be helpful to avoid scheduling events during the day where food is the focus.
  • If you are running a class or meeting during the sunset hour, please be mindful that some may need to step away for breaking the fast and prayer.  
  • And since many Muslims stay up praying all night during the last 10 days of Ramadan, please be extra understanding and supportive these final nights.
  • Students seeking religious accommodations can find the process here (please note that DU asks students to contact faculty about possible religious accommodations by the end of the second week of the term). Staff can find resources here.

• Share what Ramadan & Eid mean to you
  • Visit the Spiritual Storytelling page to share what Ramadan and Eid mean to you
  • Share your favorite holiday memories, teachings, foods, rituals, and insights
  • ...and see what others have shared! (scroll down on the page for insights from Ramadan 2024!)