Ramadan support

Each year, many members of our university community observe Ramadan and come together to celebrate Eid.

If you’re observing Ramadan away from home for the first time it can be a very different experience, but there are always lots of activities going on across campus and plenty of support available should you need it.

Our student Vita shares some great advice in her blog four ways to get ready for Ramadan – we hope you find some useful tips to help you prepare.

If you're a student parent, you may find postgraduate researcher Gazi’s blog on balancing studies, childcare, and faith during Ramadan also particularly inspiring.

Ramadan support and activities

In 2025, Ramadan is expected to begin on the evening of Friday 28 February and end on Saturday 30 March, depending on the sighting of the moon.

During this time, the University will run a Ramadan event programme, which will include four hot iftars on campus for students to break their fast together and an Eid Celebration.

The Leeds University Union Islamic Society (ISOC) is a great point of contact for peer support and activities during Ramadan.

Leeds Grand Mosque offers a range of support to the Leeds Muslim community during Ramadan, including community iftars and taraweeh prayers throughout the month.

Hot iftars

Our hot iftars will take place weekly from Thursday 6 March, in the Great Hall. These events are very popular and spaces are limited, so advance booking is essential.

To ensure everyone has a fair chance to secure a place, tickets will be released at 12pm, one week in advance.

Thursday 6 March – book your ticket from 12pm on Thursday 27 February
Wednesday 12 March – book your ticket from 12pm on Thursday 6 March
Wednesday 20 March – book your ticket from 12pm on Thursday 13 March
Tuesday 25 March – book your ticket from 12pm on Thursday 20 March

Eid-ul-Fitr

Leeds is an inclusive city where you can find everything you need to ensure you have a great Eid celebration.

Join us for a special meal to celebrate the end of Ramadan:

Eid Celebration, Thursday 10 April – book your ticket from 12pm on Thursday 3 April

Leeds student Affan’s blog on preparing for and celebrating Eid in Leeds covers everything from sourcing traditional clothing and the right ingredients to cook Seviyan, to celebrating Chand Raat and joining in Eid prayers.

Prayer spaces

Check the prayer, contemplation and faith-based support page for information about prayer spaces and their extended opening hours during Ramadan.

Learn about Ramadan

If you’re interested in learning more about Ramadan and what this time means to our university community, you can find out more in our blogs: