Guide to Ramadan in Champaign-Urbana [2.16.26]

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CU MAC is excited to welcome Ramadan this year on
Wednesday 2/18.

  • Community, Iftar, Prayers, & Connections
    • CIMIC
      • The local Champaign-Urbana Mosque where you can pray, have your children babysat during prayers, read the Quran, celebrate Eid, meet new people, and attend Islamic lectures.
    • MAS UC
      • Hosts events including a Ramadan celebration, annual Ramadan dinner, community carnivals, and more.
    • HIDAYA ACADEMY
      • Full-time private Islamic school (Pre-K through 7th grade. Does taraweeh and Eid prayers, offers child care during taraweeh prayers, allows for people to perform i’ktikaf, and more.
    • UIUC MSA
      • The University of Illinois’ Muslim Students association. Organizes communal iftars and taraweeh prayers and other events such as speaker events.
    • UIUC BMSA
      • Black Muslim Students Association. Organizes events during Ramadan through their Ramadan Planning Committee including iftars, workshops, and gatherings.
  • Halal Restaurants & Catering
    • Dubai Grill
      • Middle Eastern and Mediterranean restaurant. Does delivery, dine-in, outdoor seating, take out, and catering.
    • Shawarma Joint
      • Middle Eastern and Mediterranean restaurant. Does delivery, dine-in, take out, and catering.
    • Mashawee House
      • Middle Eastern and Arabic grill. Does delivery, dine-in, take out, and catering. Inside World Harvest grocery store.
    • Hanan’s Kitchen
      • North African, Middle Eastern, and Desi food catering for large events. Online ordering.
    • Areej
      • North African and Middle Eastern food catering for large events. Online ordering at @areejallan1987 on Instagram.
    • Majdoline
      • Various cuisine food event catering. Online ordering at @majdolinemahmoud on Instagram.
  • Gifts & Groceries
    • Gigi’s Soapery
      • Beauty, cosmetic, and personal care small business. Sells products from soaps to oils to creams. Sells online at soapsbygigi.com.
    • Casablanca Bazar
      • Retail store selling authentic Moroccan handicrafts, accessories, home decor, gifts, and more. Sells online and in-store.
    • World Harvest
      • International grocery store selling items the Middle Eas, Europe, Asia, India (subcontinent), and Latin America. Sells online and in-store.
    • Rasmaat by Rola
      • Designs and sells various unique graphics and greeting cards. Sells online at @rasmaat_rola on Instagram.
    • Safwat Calligraphy
      • Designs and sells beautiful calligraphy. Sells online at @safwatghazawna on Instagram.
    • The Cake Fairy
      • Custom professional cakes. Find online at @the_cake_fairy_by on Instagram.
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