Student Tribune
Ramadan Begins Tonight - How Can We Support Our Students?
Ramadan beings at sunset tonight, April 1, 2022. Students fast from
sunrise to sunset.
What You Need to Know to Support Muslim Students This
Ramadan:
*Academics extensions may be needed during times of late-night prayers
(especially during last nights of Ramadan)
*Reasonable accommodations may be offered for finals, exams, and field
trips, given the difficulties of a changed schedule and eating habits. Minimize
student stress.
*Living on Campus - Understanding of Ramadan as a time of
spiritual cleansing and reflection. Altered schedule may impact neighbors.
*Prayer Times - Many students are more observant during Ramadan. In
addition to accommodations for regular prayers, it may be necessary to grant
permission for students to leave class or turn off cameras and mute to pray (10
minutes) or break their fast. Be mindful of evening programs conflicting with
worship.
*Increase awareness about safety due to increased visibility for Muslims
during Ramadan, this time can also bring an increase in Islamophobia and
anti-Muslim hate crimes. More Muslim students will be out late at night due to
prayers. Increase information about personal safety resources.
*Compassion, Acknowledgment, and Cognizance - Acknowledge Ramadan and Eid;
wish students well. (It is appropriate to say Ramadan Mubarak, which translates
to “Happy Ramadan.”)
*Cultivate a spirit of appreciation and respect for this holy time and the
efforts of the Muslim community.
MCC's Interfaith Room at the Brighton Campus is open with registration
of your M number. Email mccglobaleducation@monroecc.edu to register your
M number and swipe into the room. The Interfaith Room at the downtown
campus is available to students as well. Ask the front desk on the first
floor for access to the interfaith room.
Credit goes to UMass, Boston for sharing these tips.
https://www.umb.edu/life_on_campus/student_affairs/ramadan
Lee, Christina
Global Education & International Services
04/01/2022