Ramadan
Supporting UMD's Muslim Community
Key Resources For Ramadan
Ramadan Mubarak!
The MICA office and the multifaith Memorial Chapel affirm our commitments to accommodating religious observations as part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion. Ramadan is the holy month where observing Muslims abstain from food and water from sunrise to sunset for the lunar month (usually 29 or 30 days).
If you would like to offer suggestions or recommend resources that are not listed in this guide, please contact the MICA office at contact-mica@umd.edu, or the Memorial Chapel at chapel@umd.edu
On-Campus Resources
Iftars in STAMP
STAMP is honored to host a series of Iftars this Ramadan. All are invited to come break their fast in community.
• Monday, March 11 — 7:00 p.m. in the Atrium
• Monday, March 25 — 7:00 p.m. in the Atrium
• Wednesday, March 27 — 7:00 p.m. in the Atrium
• Wednesday, April 3 — 7:30 p.m. in the Colony Ballroom
Dining Services
UMD Dining Services provides accommodations for students observing Ramadan. You can find more info and the Suhoor meal order form here.
If you have questions or specific dietary needs, please reach out to Manager on Duty or Chef. For locations and hours, go to dining.umd.edu/locations
Emergency Food
Distributing emergency food to Terps in need (or to donate to members in our community in need): campuspantry.umd.edu/
The Student Crisis Fund
Provides emergency support to fellow Terps who need emergency shelter, transportation, clothing, and medical supplies. Click here to apply for support from the UMD Crisis Fund. Click here to make a gift to the UMD Student Crisis Fund.
Accessibility and Disability Services
Business Hours: 8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m. (Monday through Friday)
Phone Number: (301) 314-7682.
Counseling Services (providing services virtually)
Business Hours: 8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m. ( Monday through Friday)
After-Hours Crisis Support Phone Services: 4:30 pm to 8:30 am weekdays, 24 hours/day over the weekend
To schedule a virtual appointment, call Phone Number: (301) 314-7651
Graduate Student Virtual Lounge Student Engagement
Visit stamp.umd.edu/gslcal for more information.
UMD Health Center
Continuing to offer free online group meditation sessions
Math Success Program
The Math Success Program is a free drop-in tutoring service offering peer-to-peer tutoring in MATH and math-related courses It is located in the Oakland Hall Academic Enrichment Center, and is open Sunday through Thursday from 6:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m. Learn more here, or reach out to mathsuccess@umd.edu with any questions.
MICA Virtual Support and Advocacy Sessions
Please email MICA staff directly if you’d like to set up an individual zoom, Google Hangout, or phone session.
Muslim Student Association (MSA) Weekly Session
The MSA hosts a weekly session every Tuesday night at 6:00 pm with Chaplain Tarif Shraim in the Muslim student prayer space (room 0206 of Cole Field House.) The purpose of these sessions is to provide spiritual and emotional guidance to Muslim students and deepen connections to faith and community.
Off-Campus Resources
Open to speak specifically about Covid-19 related anxiety. Just text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor.
Assists families, couples and individuals. The Pro Bono Counseling Project’s mission is to ensure that Marylanders with limited resources requesting mental health care are provided access to volunteer licensed mental health professionals and other necessary supportive services. The clinical team is available to take calls Monday - Friday, 9-5 at (410) 825-1001.
Multimedia
The links below are meant to promote relevant learning for Muslims and non-Muslim students outside of the typical Islamic scholar and Youtube lectures.
Changing the Perception of Islam by Moaaz Elbarbry |Youtube
How to be a Good Ally to Muslims During Ramadan |Youtube
What Not To Say To a Muslim During Ramadan |Youtube
20 Healthy Ramadan Recipes by Yumna Jawad |Article