The holy month of Ramadan 2025 is expected to commence on evening of Fri, Feb 28, 2025 through Sat, Mar 29, 2025.
Ramadan marks the Islamic month of fasting and the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The month is 29 or 30 days depending on the sighting of the moon. During this month, Muslims around the world will abstain from eating and drinking (including water) from dawn until sunset. This is a time marked by worship, spiritual reflection, and community.
In support of the Muslim members of our community, here are a few things to keep in mind:
- Practicing Muslims will fast from dawn until dusk.
- Fasting means no food and no water.
- Ramadan celebration often involves prayers late into the night and it is not unusual to be up past midnight and get up around 5am to eat and pray before dawn.
- Muslim students may be hungry, tired, and dehydrated by the afternoon. It may impact their academic performance.
- Consider giving students options or accommodations.
- If an evening class falls during the time of Iftar (breaking of the fast at sunset), please consider providing a short break for Muslim students to be able to eat and drink at that time.
- Recognize that Muslims are a very heterogeneous group and therefore not all Muslims observe Ramadan the same way. There is no one-size-fits-all response to supporting Muslim students and staff. When unsure, just ask.
- At the end of the month of Ramadan, Muslims celebrate Eid Al Fitr and are entitled to a holiday. Please accommodate requests for missing classes or time off from work.
Wishing our Muslim community members a peaceful Ramadan.
Submitted by: Student Development and Diversity
Tags: Diversity
