This week we offer resources on Ramadan.
Some important dates:
Start: Monday 12th April 2021
How Long is Ramadan: 30 days
When Does Ramadan End: Tuesday 11th May 2021
When Is Laylat al-Qadr: On or around Saturday 8th May 2021
When Does Eid al-Fitr Start: Wednesday 12th May 2021
Ramadan is an occasion to focus on faith through fasting and prayer and is one of the most important Muslim holidays. Ramadan is notable because the Qur’an was first revealed during this month, and Muslims see the Qur’an as the ultimate form of guidance for mankind. The night that the Qur’an was revealed to Muhammad is called Lailat ul Oadr, and standing in prayer this one night is thought to eclipse months of worship.
General practices: Fasting is required during the entire month of Ramadan. Muslims refrain from food and beverages during the daylight hours, and smoking and sexual relations are forbidden. Worshipers break the fasting each night with prayer, reading of the Qu’ran, and a meal called the iftar. In addition, many Muslims also attend night prayers at Mosques. Muslims also believe that their good actions bring a greater reward during this month than any other time of the year, so almost all Muslims try to give up bad habits during Ramadan.
Date details: Dates are determined by the lunar calendar. Lunar calendars can vary based on region and practice. The observed date marks the beginning of a 30-day observation.
Recommended accommodations: If possible, avoid scheduling major academic deadlines during this time or consider accommodations. Be sensitive to the fact that students and employees celebrating Ramadan will be fasting during the day (continuously for 30 days) and will likely have less stamina as a result. If planning an evening event, provide food accommodations if requested (Islamic dietary restrictions apply).
Clarkson’s Muslim Student Association
We provide awareness about diversity, and Islamic culture, as the majority of the E-board are from diverse backgrounds. We aim to help develop a better understanding and closer cooperation among students of all faiths. We aim to assist Muslims in preserving, advancing, and properly representing the religious, social, moral, and intellectual standards of Islam. We aim to unify the gaps made by others and help others better understand Islam as a whole.
https://knightlife.clarkson.edu/organization/msacu E: msa@clarkson.edu
From the MSA
Ramadan Kareem to everyone… good tips that are helpful, while fasting
1.) Wake up for Suhoor, eat and drink a lot of fluid
2.) Keep up with Prayers
3.) Recite the Quran
4.) Make dua
5.) Give zakat, if you are able to
Tips on Healthy Fasting: https://health.cornell.edu/about/news/ramadan-fasting
These resources are meant to help people explore diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging[DEIB] for themselves, in their communities, and in our institution. They may be resources that help you re-examine society and do some introspective reflection, explain core concepts like intersectionality or anti-racism, or practical guides for action, such as how to review a syllabus for equity-minded practice.
The resources are linked in the announcement and saved to a common google folder for all to reference, https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1a0DXWcmwl4a5zM5lMsBZR_7uk8_OZhIY?usp=sharing. If you would like to share thoughts on resources, please contact Diversity@Clarkson.edu. We will also be using some of these resources as the basis for workshops and professional development throughout the year.
