The University of Westminster wishes our community a blessed Ramadan

Ramadan, also spelled Ramadhan, Ramazan, Ramathan or Ramzan, occurs on the ninth month in the Islamic lunar calendar, and marks the month the Qur’an was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammed. The celebration is observed by Muslims worldwide and comprises of fasting, prayer, reflection and community.

This year, Ramadan begins on the evening of Sunday 10 March and will end in the evening of Tuesday 9 April, which is marked by Eid ul-fitr, a festival of thanksgiving to God.

The University of Westminster wishes Ramadan Mubarak to all of our students, colleagues, alumni and friends celebrating.

Celebrate Ramadan

All colleagues and students attended our Welcoming Ramadan event as part of World in Westminster Café series on Thursday 7 March, in Fyvie Hall at our Regent Campus.

This event was open to those of all faiths and none. Muslim students and colleagues came together to talk about their favourite parts of this spiritual time and share an understanding of each other. Attendees listened to nasheeds, enjoyed delicious food from all over the world, heard about the origins of the month and took part in a Ramadan quiz.

Upcoming events include:

• World in Westminster: Community Iftar, Friday 22 March, 5-9pm - Cavendish campus
• Grand Iftar, Wednesday 27 March, 3-9pm - Marylebone campus
• Iftar, Friday 5 April, 5-9pm - Cavendish Campus