Event Description

Enlightening Ramadan

Collab event with BCU, to better understand Ramadan and a join a community Iftar

Monday 17 March 2025 4pm - 6:30pm C502/503, City Centre Campus

Unite faith and academia through shared understanding, wellbeing, and community engagement at this Ramadan event...

Enlightening Ramadan at BCU is an educational and community event that bridges understanding of Ramadan whilst promoting wellbeing across our university community. The event unites university leadership, scholars, staff, and students in fostering an inclusive dialogue about Ramadan in academic life.

Find C502/503 on Curzon's fifth floor.

Agenda:

16:00 - Registration

16:15 - Welcome from Dr Salim Khan, Head of College

16:20 - Quran recitation and translation

16:30 - Opening remarks from Muhammad Asad (Muslim Chaplain) - Ramadan in Contemporary Society: Balancing Academic Life with Spiritual Growth

17:05 - BCUSU speech from Shoukat Mehsud, VP Academic Experience

17:15 - Staying fit and healthy during Ramadan guide from Dr Ayazullah Safi

17:35 - Interactive Q&A - Myths and realities of Ramadan with BCU Islamic Society

17:45 - Talk from BCU leadership team

17:55 - Closing remarks and summary of key learnings

18:00 - Azan and pray

18:10 - Open Iftar with traditional dates and water, halal buffet dinner and networking

Book free space now

Latest events

Find out what’s on across campus and Birmingham

The Roaries: nominations open!: 3rd March 5pm - 19th March 5pm; Online; Recognise a society or Rep at our annual awards

BCU Event: Transindia Screening: 12th March 4pm - 6pm; P350 Parkside; To celebrate LGBT+ History Month, join us for a screening of 'Transindia.'

BCU Film & TV Debate: 12th March 5:30pm - 7pm; C382 Curzon Building; Join us for an evening of movie debates and discussions as we take you through the prompts and themes chosen by our President Sydney!