Key Resources for Ramadan
Ramadan Mubarak!
The MICA office affirms our commitments to welcome religious observations as part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion. Ramadan is the holy month when observant Muslims abstain from food and water from sunrise to sunset during 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 [email protected].
Resources on campus
Iftars in STAMP
STAMP is honored to host a series of Iftars this Ramadan. All are invited to come and break their fast in community.
• Monday April 4, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Grand Ballroom Lounge
• Wednesday April 6, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Grand Ballroom Lounge
• Thursday, April 7 — A special Iftar for GradTerps, offered as part of Graduate Appreciation Week 2022. Reserve your spot here.
• Friday April 8, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Grand Ballroom Lounge
• Monday April 11, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Grand Ballroom Lounge
• Wednesday, April 13, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the Colony ballroom
Catering services
UMD Dining Services offers Ramadan morning meals at Diner and South Campus Dining. You can find the form at: dining.umd.edu/ramadan
Additionally, the current take-out policy should facilitate options for students in the evening. Also, if you have any questions or specific dietary requirements, please contact the service manager or chef. For locations and times, go to dining.umd.edu/locations
emergency food
Emergency food distribution to Terps in need (or to donate to members of our community in need): campuspantry.umd.edu/.
The Student Crisis Fund
Provides emergency support to other Terps in need of emergency shelter, transportation, clothing, and medical supplies. Click here seek support from the UMD Crisis Fund. Click here to donate to the UMD Student Crisis Fund.
Accessibility and Disability Services
Opening hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
Phone number: (301) 314-7682.
Consulting services (providing services virtually)
Opening hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
After Hours Crisis Support Phone Services: 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. weekdays, 24 hours weekends
To schedule a virtual appointment, call the phone number: (301) 314-7651
Virtual Graduate Student Fair Student Engagement
To visit stamp.umd.edu/gslcal for more information.
UMD Health Center
continue to offer free online group meditation sessions
The Math Success program goes online!
The Math Success Program will be open via Zoom from Wednesday, April 1 through Tuesday, May 12 and will be open during regular hours; Sunday to Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. After submitting this form, the Zoom link to the program will be on the confirmation screen. If you have any questions, please feel free to email the program coordinator at [email protected].
Virtual MICA Support and Advocacy Sessions
Please email MICA Staff directly if you want 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 evening at 6:00 p.m. 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 to deepen connections with faith and community.
Off-Campus Resources
Crisis text line
Open to talk specifically about anxiety related to Covid-19. Simply text HOME to 741741 to get in touch with a crisis counsellor.
Pro bono consulting project
Accompanies families, couples and individuals. The mission of the Pro Bono Counseling Project is to ensure that Marylanders with limited resources who seek mental health care have access to volunteer licensed mental health professionals and other necessary support services. The clinical team is available to answer calls Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at (410) 825-1001.
Multimedia
The links below are intended to promote relevant learning for Muslim and non-Muslim students outside of typical Islamic scholars and Youtube lectures.
Changing the perception of Islam by Moaaz Elbarbry | Youtube
How to be a good ally for Muslims during Ramadan |Youtube
What not to say to a Muslim during Ramadan |Youtube
20 healthy recipes for Ramadan by Yumna Jawad | Article
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