[Gradstudents] Ramadan 2022 - Supporting UCR's Muslim Community

[Heather Killeen]

Dear SOE Graduate Students,

Please find the message below from the Middle Eastern Student Center.

-Heather

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Hello,

I wanted to reach out from the Middle Eastern Student Center (MESC)<https://mesc.ucr.edu/> to our partners across campus because the month of Ramadan begins Saturday April 2nd! I am sending this email to provide you all with some resources to have while working with students, staff, faculty who may be observing.

[??] Resources:

  *   Infographic on Ramadan and How to Support Muslim Students at UCR (attached to email)
  *   Dining options for on-campus students who will be fasting (attached to email)
  *   Article - 9 Questions About the Muslim Holy Month You Were Too Embarrassed to Ask<https://www.vox.com/2017/5/25/11851766/what-is-ramadan-2021-start-date-muslim-islam-about>
  *   NASPA Webinar on Supporting Muslim Students on Campus<https://www.naspa.org/course/supporting-your-muslim-students-on-campus-this-ramadan>
  *   MIT Division of Student Life Ways to Support Muslim students<https://studentlife.mit.edu/orsel/interfaith-understanding/about-ramadan-2022#:~:text=Accommodations%20could%20include%20moving%20the,rather%20take%20it%20at%20night.>

[?] Some important things to keep in mind:

  *   Religious Accommodations
     *   You may see increased requests for time to pray, break the daily fast, etc.
  *   Different Start & End Dates
     *   Based on a lunar calendar and it is common for Muslims to start and end on different days (by 1 or 2 days)
  *   Ramadan looks different depending on the person
     *   Some Muslims may choose not to participate or may participate in different ways
  *   Underlying conditions may be exacerbated
     *   Although individuals who have an illness are exempt from fasting some may still do so
     *   Mental health issues may increase because of lack of sleep, food
     *   Those with eating disorders may have certain habits return if they feel pressure to observe the fast
  *   In addition to fasting, students are likely operating on highly altered sleep schedules which can impact mood, academics, etc.
  *   Try not to assume people are or are not fasting
     *   This is a personal decision

[?] Time of Reflection and Joy

  *   Welcomed with joy because seen as a time for increased levels of spirituality, charity, breaking bad habits, and building community
  *   The holiday Eid comes at the end of the month and is one of the biggest celebrations in Islam

Ramadan Mubarak (Happy Ramadan) and if there's anything you need from me or have questions, please feel to reach out.

-Omar

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OMAR AZIZ (he/him)
Director
Middle Eastern Student Center
University of California, Riverside
900 University Ave.
Hub 377
Riverside, CA 92521
Phone: (951) 827-7233  | Email: omar.aziz at ucr.edu<mailto:omar.aziz at ucr.edu>
Web <https://mesc.ucr.edu/> | Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/mescucr/> | YouTube <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1wzpVDN_oOwx6l8anOIL-w> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/mescucr>
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