Ramadan 2024
Ramadan Mubarak!
Ramaḍān in 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-Fiṭr. 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) between 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 McGill prayer space in University Centre (SSMU building), room B-109
- McGill quiet spaces
- Morrice Hall basement
- Map of places to practice / pray on campus as researched and collated by the MSA
McGill 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:
