This year, Ramadan takes place from 28 February – 30 March.  

Prayer spaces 

Prayer spaces are available for Muslim staff, students, and tenants of the University. The main University prayer space is in the Chaplaincy located in the Edward Herbert Building (access is by ID card entry using the main chaplaincy door on EHB square). Here, there are male and female prayer spaces with ablution facilities.  

Additional multi-faith prayer rooms can be found in Holywell Building, Wolfson School, and the Library. 

Please note that the prayer space in the Chaplaincy is the only space on the East Midlands campus that will support Taraweeh, (additional night prayers). 

Chaplaincy Iftar 

The University’s Chaplaincy team will be holding an Iftar meal (a shared meal at the time when Muslim brothers and sisters break their daily fast) on Tuesday 11 March, from 5.45pm-7.15pm in the Atrium of the Edward Herbert Building.  

This is an opportunity for students and staff to show their support for friends and colleagues who are observing the month of Ramadan and to learn more of the significance of this time for members of the Muslim community.  

All are welcome to attend and a portion of the ticket cost, £6.50, will be donated to charity (Disasters Emergency Committee).  Book your place now.  

Creating an inclusive environment during Ramadan 

On our website, we have some useful guidance for all staff, particularly managers, on how you can support your Muslim colleagues during Ramadan.