Ramadan At LJMU: Celebrating Together With Iftar

Ramaday Celebrations

Ramaday is an opportunity to strengthen a sense of belonging amongst our community and appreciate what fasting may feel like while going about your day at LJMU. Non-Muslim participants were welcomed to take part in a voluntary fast during the day to better understand the experience of their Muslim peers.

Organised in collaboration with LJMU’s Islamic Society (ISOC), the LJMU Students’ Union (JMSU), and the Diversity and Inclusion Team, Ramaday saw Muslim and non-Muslim members of the LJMU community break their fast at sunset, share a hot meal prepared by the university’s Catering team and reflect on their experiences with conversation, talks and a quiz.

Reflections on Ramaday

Moni Akinsanya, Associate Director: Diversity and Inclusion, commented:

“We want every member of the LJMU community to feel they truly belong here. Ramadan is a deeply important and spiritual time for many of our Muslim students and staff, so it was fantastic to see members of ISOC, the JMSU Arabic Society and colleagues from across the University connecting with their non-Muslim peers at the Iftar. Through conversation and reflection, we can truly build mutual understanding”

Arwa Daaboul, President of Islamic Society (ISOC) said:

“I’m truly grateful for how the evening unfolded. I was touched by how many people came along to share the experience with us. Watching students and staff from all backgrounds take part made the event feel incredibly special.”

Joining ISOC and support at LJMU for students

ISOC is hosting another two events for Iftar on campus during Ramadan. To find out more and join ISOC, access the ISOC JMSU webpage.

Students can also find out more information, including meeting the chaplaincy team, multi-faith and quiet spaces on campus, and faith spaces beyond LJMU on our Spirituality webpage.

Support at LJMU for staff

We understand that Ramadan may affect daily routines and working patterns. Staff can find information about faith spaces, staff networks and wider diversity and inclusion support on the Diversity and Inclusion webpages. 

For further information please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team.