Ramadan 2026
What is Ramadan ?
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and an important time for Muslims.
During Ramadan, Muslims fast each day from dawn until sunset, meaning they do not eat or drink during daylight hours.
One of the purposes of fasting is to develop taqwa, understood as being mindful and conscious of God. By stepping away from everyday comforts, Muslims aim to be more aware of their actions and intentions, practise self-discipline, and live with greater kindness, gratitude, and compassion for others.
Alongside fasting, Muslims spend more time in prayer, reflection, and charitable giving, and community life becomes especially important. Each day, the fast is broken at sunset, often with family or friends. Ramadan ends with Eid al-Fitr, a celebration marked by communal prayer, charity, and gathering with loved ones.
Please read the full message below, as it contains important information regarding OUISoc’s Ramadan arrangements.
Alhamdulillah, Ramadan is approaching, and we are looking forward to welcoming this blessed month with you all.
Prayer Room Capacity & Iftar Arrangements
Due to capacity limits, we are unable to host everyone for iftar in the Prayer Room. As a result, brothers will be accommodated in the Prayer Room, while sisters will be accommodated at Keble Main site, arco rooms.
If capacity is reached, iftar will be served on a first-come, first-served basis, as each venue has a maximum capacity limit. In light of this, we kindly encourage non-University members to make alternative iftar arrangements.
Ramadan Prayer Room Timings for Sisters
During term time in Ramadan, the Prayer Room will be closed to sisters 40 minutes before Maghrib and will reopen 1 hour before ʿIsha.
Tarawih & Attendance Guidelines
Due to high demand, we kindly request that non-University members attend Tarawih prayers at other local mosques, so that we can prioritise students with academic commitments.
If attendance exceeds capacity in the first few days of Ramadan, Tarawih may be restricted to University members only for the remainder of term time.
Tupperware Reminder
Please bring your own tupperware, cutlery, and water. Priority for iftar will be given to those who bring these items; those who do not may be served last or may not be served if capacity is reached.
Queries
We appreciate your patience and ask for your forgiveness for any shortcomings.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the OUISoc President
Ramadan Mubarak.
Oxford ISoc
As the sweet air of Ramadan begins to waft through the streets of Oxford, OUISoc opens its Ramadan Appeal 2026, welcoming a month filled with the grace of اللّٰهُ سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَىٰ.
This Ramadan, OUISoc continues to host free daily Iftars for Oxford students, staff, and members of the community.
100% of your donation received by OUISoc will be used for Ramadan-related costs, from every drop of fuel needed to transport food, to every spoon that feeds the fasting