Ramadan as a university student can be both beautiful and challenging. Here's what can help you during fasting...
Ramadan is a month of reflection, discipline and spiritual growth. It also unfolds alongside deadlines, long lectures, lab sessions, placements and part time work.
Balancing fasting with academic life isn’t easy. Late finishes, commuting and being away from family can make some evenings feel heavier than others. For many students, especially those living away from home or studying internationally, Ramadan can sometimes feel isolating.
That is exactly why community spaces on campus matter. We want our students to know they are not alone during this month.
Community Support on Campus
Spaces created by the Islamic Society aim to support students not just practically, but emotionally and spiritually too.
Daily Iftars offer a simple way for students to break their fast together after a long day. But the heart of these gatherings goes beyond food. They provide reassurance and a reminder that Ramadan is meant to be shared.
The Faith Centre also leads Taraweeh prayer during Isha time for those who wish to take part.
More Than Just Food
Ramadan is not only about abstaining from food and drink. It is about kindness, intention and showing up for one another.
- The sound of the Adhan shared together.
- Making du’a side by side.
- Sitting at a table where everyone understands what the day has felt like.
Those small moments of connection can make a big difference.
How Daily Iftars Work
Daily Iftars on campus are simple to attend. Students confirm via a same day poll and a free meal is provided to break the fast.
But beyond the food, it is the atmosphere that makes the difference.
Whether you are observing Ramadan for the first time at university or have been navigating it for years, there are spaces here designed to support you. From daily Iftars to prayer facilities and group chats, the aim is simple: no student should feel alone during this month.
Student Voices
"During my time as a student, I found some days really difficult, especially when I finished late from labs and knew I wouldn’t make it home in time for Iftar. What helped me most was the daily Iftar provided by the Islamic Society. It wasn’t just about having food ready, it was about walking into a room where I saw people who also relied on this to have a sense of belonging. Breaking my fast surrounded by others made campus feel lighter during Ramadan."
– Hina Rehman Khalil
"I came to this university as an international student in 2024 and experienced my first Ramadan here shortly after. Many of my classes were in the evening and I often found myself wondering how I would open my fast. Iftar back home was something I cherished deeply, and my family was worried about how I would manage in a new country.
That was when I learned about the ISoc daily Iftar at the Faith Centre. It was much more than just a meal. I built friendships that have lasted beyond Ramadan and felt a real sense of belonging. Those moments made a huge difference to my experience as a student and are part of what makes Salford stand out to me as an inclusive university."
– Ali Aziz Janjua
Stay Connected This Ramadan
Join the ISoc Brothers Groupchat:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/GVLJrRX0OXfLvy2kVRm8gP
Join the ISoc Sisters Groupchat:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/LNWkT24ZJlTBavE4UZoh6F?mode=gi_t
Ramadan Mubarak to all who are observing. May this month bring ease in your studies, strength in your faith and a continued sense of belonging on campus.