Ramadan during Orientation Week 

Ramadan Mubarak! The Orientation Week Committee has made arrangements so you can observe the practices of Ramadan and have a great time during your first week on campus. To get you started, here are some frequently asked questions: 

Meals 

Where can I find halal food? 

The Village 1 and Ron Eydt Village cafeterias have halal options on their menu daily. If you visit the cafeteria after lunch or dinner hours, you can also order halal options from the grill. There are many restaurants that serve halal food off campus in the University plaza as well. The plaza is only a short walk away from campus on University Road. Halal options include Shandiz, the Grill, and Al Madina’s. For a complete listing, please visit http://www.uwmsa.com/halal.

Are there any arrangements for Suhoor (pre-dawn breakfast)? 

The Village 1 cafeteria is open early to serve fasting students. They will open at 5 am daily during Ramadan. For more information, ask about suhoor service at the cafeteria. 
 

Where can I break my fast at Iftar time?

Dinner times differ depending on your Orientation schedule. Often dinner will be served much before iftar time. You can always ask for your dinner to be packed so you can eat it at iftar or you can order from the grill at the cafeterias or visit the plaza. Ask your residence don about areas where you can freeze your food or microwaves to warm up your food before eating.

The Waterloo Masjid serves iftar daily. Visit the masjid and get to know your community! The MSA iftars will begin the first week of Fall term. Please visit uwmsa.com/ramadan for more info about the MSA's Ramadan program 

Prayers 

Where can I pray on campus? 

Please visit uwmsa.com/prayer for a detailed list of prayer spaces on-campus. Ask the Turnkey desk for directions.

Which direction is the Qibla? 

The Qibla is Northeast. Ask your residence don or your Orientation. Leader to find the direction. 

Where can I go for the congregational Friday prayers (Jumah) during Orientation Week? 

During Orientation Week, Friday September 11, there will be one Jumah prayer held at 2:30 pm in the Multifaith Prayer room on the 3^rd floor in The Student Life Centre. For more information about Friday prayers, please visit www.uwmsa.com.

Where can I go for Taraweeh?

The Muslim Students’ Association (MSA) holds taraweeh prayers once classes begin. However, there are no taraweeh prayers on campus during Orientation Week. You can visit the local mosque if you’d like to join in the night prayers with the community. The local mosque is located at Westmount and Erb, for more information on the masjid please visit http://www.waterloomasjid.com/. For directions and bus routes ask your don or Orientation leader.