Ramadan at St. Thomas
Ramadan, the 9th month in the Islamic calendar, is a holy month of fasting, charity, prayers, and self-reflection.
During Ramadan, we offer a variety of opportunities to break the fast, engage with community and hear from special speakers, along with other activities.
This year Ramadan is starting on evening of February 28, 2025.
We encourage you to check out the event category on Tommie Link to find the many opportunities our ÀÇÓÑÊÓƵ community offers during Ramadan.
If you are hosting an opportunity during Ramadan, be sure you tag "Ramadan" as an event category when you post on Tommie Link.
Prayer Spaces During Ramadan
Muslim students frequently use the campus meditation rooms for their daily prayers. Prayer rugs and Kaba locators are available in those rooms. See Campus Meditation Spaces for room hours.
- St. Paul Campus
- Anderson Student Center (ASC 251)
- Iversen Center for Faith (ICF LL 12)
- South Campus Schoenecker Center (236A)
- Minneapolis Campus
- Opus Hall Meditation Room (MOH 200)
- School of Law Meditation Room
How to Request Academic Accommodations During Ramadan
With the permission from our VP of Academic Affairs, this template is being shared to help you communicate with faculty or supervisors to negotiate with them about your needs during Ramadan. You may customize the text to fit your needs. Please visit the Eid page for more information and alternate accommodation template.
Meal Options for Muslim Students
We are committed to providing inclusive dining options that cater to the needs of our Muslim students. The Northsider is the best location on campus for Halal, vegan, and vegetarian meals. During Ramadan, we offer special arrangements, including the option to take a meal to go if dining centers are closed before sunset. For more information or accommodations please reach out to Dining Services.