Ramadan Mubarak!
The MICA office affirms our commitments to accommodating religious observations as part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion. Ramadan is the holy month where observing Muslims abstain from food and water from sunrise to sunset for the lunar month (usually 29 or 30 days).
If you would like to offer suggestions or recommend resources that are not listed in this guide, please contact the MICA office at contact-mica@umd.edu.
On-Campus Resources
Dining Services
UMD Dining Services is providing Ramadan morning meals at the Diner and South Campus Dining. You can find the form at: dining.umd.edu/ramadan
Additionally, the current carry-out policy should facilitate options for students in the evening. Additionally, if you have questions or specific dietary needs, please reach out to Manager on Duty or Chef. For locations and hours, go to dining.umd.edu/locations
Emergency Food
Distributing emergency food to Terps in need (or to donate to members in our community in need): campuspantry.umd.edu/.
The Student Crisis Fund
Provides emergency support to fellow Terps who need emergency shelter, transportation, clothing, and medical supplies. Click here to apply for support from the UMD Crisis Fund. Click here to make a gift to the UMD Student Crisis Fund.
Accessibility and Disability Services
Business Hours: 8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m. (Monday through Friday)
Phone Number: (301) 314-7682.
Counseling Services (providing services virtually)
Business Hours: 8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m. ( Monday through Friday)
After-Hours Crisis Support Phone Services: 4:30 pm to 8:30 am weekdays, 24 hours/day over the weekend
To schedule a virtual appointment, call Phone Number: (301) 314-7651
Graduate Student Virtual Lounge Student Engagement
Visit stamp.umd.edu/gslcal for more information.
UMD Health Center
Continuing to offer free online group meditation sessions
Math Success Program is moving online!
The Math Success Program will be open via Zoom from Wednesday, April 1 to Tuesday, May 12, and will be open during normal hours; Sunday-Thursday from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. After you submit this form, the Zoom link to the program will be found on the confirmation screen. If you have any questions, please feel free to email the program coordinator at mathsuccess@umd.edu.
MICA Virtual Support and Advocacy Sessions
Please email MICA staff directly if you’d like to set up an individual zoom, Google Hangout, or phone session.
Muslim Student Association (MSA) Weekly Session
The MSA will be hosting a webinar session every Wednesday at 6:30 pm with Chaplain Brother Tarif on Zoom. This Zoom session is to provide a platform to ease anxieties during COVID-19 and for Chaplain Brother Tarif to provide spiritual and emotional guidance to Muslim students during these trying times. The Zoom link will be posted on the MSA’s Facebook page prior to the meeting.
Off-Campus Resources
Crisis Text Line
Open to speak specifically about Covid-19 related anxiety. Just text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor.
Pro Bono Counseling Project
Assists families, couples and individuals. The Pro Bono Counseling Project’s mission is to ensure that Marylanders with limited resources requesting mental health care are provided access to volunteer licensed mental health professionals and other necessary supportive services. The clinical team is available to take calls Monday - Friday, 9-5 at (410) 825-1001.
Multimedia
The links below are meant to promote relevant learning for Muslims and non-Muslim students outside of the typical Islamic scholar and Youtube lectures.
Changing the Perception of Islam by Moaaz Elbarbry |Youtube
How to be a Good Ally to Muslims During Ramadan |Youtube
What Not To Say To a Muslim During Ramadan |Youtube
20 Healthy Ramadan Recipes by Yumna Jawad |Article