Ramadan

The month of Ramadan, observed by Muslims worldwide, is a time of fasting, spiritual reflection, community, and shared meals. During the season of Ramadan, which falls during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, many Muslims fast from dawn to dusk and then gather in mosques, homes, restaurants, parks, and elsewhere to break their fast each evening. Fasting includes no food and no water between dusk and dawn (roughly 5 am - 8 pm). These dinners - called Iftars - sometimes are small family affairs, while others are larger and more festive community gatherings. The Muslim community is as diverse as the foods and flavors served at these Iftars.

RAMADAN RESOURCES

Academic Accommodations

The Office of the Provost has outlined academic policies for Religious Observance including Ramadan. Students are encouraged to communicate as early as possible with their faculty. 

GW Dining Options

In observance of Ramadan, GW Dining will have both Suhoor and Iftar meals available.To-go Suhoor items will be available in District House Market and Buff & Brew, each to-go Suhoor bundle can be purchased with one meal swipe. Pick-up your Suhoor meal daily during normal business hours to be consumed the following morning before sunrise. Each dining hall (Shenkman, Thurston, and Pelham Commons) will have a station dedicated specifically for Iftar. Please note, students should pick up their Suhoor bundles for the weekend in advance on Friday.

University Prayer Spaces

Prayer spaces are available across a wide variety of places on campus including:

• University Student Center:
  • Lower Level 01 | Daily | 7 am - 11:59 pm
  • 2nd Floor CISL: Suite 240 Prayer & Meditation Room | Monday- Friday 9 am - 5 pm | Saturday 12 pm - 4 pm
  • 4th Floor: Muslim Prayer and Meditation Room 406
  • 5th Floor MSSC: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am - 10 pm
• Mount Vernon Campus:
  • Prayer & Meditation Room, Academic Building Room 107 (across from the staircase through the door that faces the soccer fields) | Daily | 6 am - 12 am)
  • West Hall B1 level Meeting Rooms | Daily | (24 hour access)
  • Somers Hall Common Room | Daily | (24 hour access)
• East Commons Neighborhood:
  • 5th floor Study, Room 554 in Thurston Hall | Daily | 24 hour access
  • 9th Floor, Room 900 in Shenkman Hall | Daily | 24 hour access
  • 1st Floor, Office Space in Strong Hall | Daily | 24 hour access

For questions, please contact the cislgwu [dot] edu (Center for Interfaith & Spiritual Life). 

Community Iftars and Events

Many student organizations and clubs and/or departments may host special events during Ramadan, including community iftars. Contact the cislgwu [dot] edu (Center for Interfaith & Spiritual Life) to learn more.

 

SPOTLIGHT EVENTS

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GW Interfaith Iftar

Tuesday, February 24 | 5pm | USC Grand Ballroom

This community iftar is hosted by the Division of Student Affairs in partnership with the Muslim Students’ Association, Muslim Voice, Interfaith Dialogue Society, the Interfaith Student Advisory Board and others as we come together to celebrate community through an interfaith iftar.