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Ramadan Resources

March 23rd – April 21st

Ramadan begins on the first Saturday of the Spring Quarter. The dates are based on the lunar year calendar; for different parts of the world, the dates are slightly different and depend on the sighting of the moon, which is notable for our students/colleagues who are abroad or have families abroad. You can read more about Ramadan and the observance of it here.  

The Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR – pronounce “care”) has several free online guides to help non-Muslims understand religious practice, educators, employers, healthcare, law enforcement etc. WA State CAIR specific information can be found here. cairwa.org

Download our Ramadan 2023 Resource Guide (MS WORD) for a detailed explanation of how you can support Muslim students during the Month of Ramadan.

Ramadan & Eid Dinners

Every Friday during the month of Ramadan, 1891 Catering will be offering a halal dinner service in the evenings for folks to break their fast and come together as a community, followed by an Eid Celebration on April 21st. These events are completely free for CWU Students, and washing stations will be provided in the Student Union Recreation Center for the first three dinners. Prayer rooms will also be available in SURC 201 and 202. Get your tickets at the links below!

  • March 31 Iftar Dinner | 7:00 p.m. | SURC Ballroom A | Get Tickets
  • April 7 Iftar Dinner | 7:00 p.m. | SURC Ballroom A | Get Tickets
  • April 14 Iftar Dinner | 7:00 p.m. | SURC 137 A/B | Get Tickets
  • April 21 Eid Celebration | 7:00 p.m. | Wellington Event Center | Get Tickets

Prayer and Reflection Rooms

Reflection rooms on campus are intended for members of the University community to meditate, pray and/or otherwise spend time in quiet reflection. During building hours, the room is dedicated for individuals or groups wishing to engage in structured or unstructured reflection that suits their personal practice.

Spaces are available in Hebeler Hall 209 or Black Hall 101. See here for more information: Reflection Room

Halal Food Option

Dining Services Offers halal food options at various vendors on campus or through the Grubhub App. Look for the "H" icon below to identify available options. More information here: Nutrition and Sustainability

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