Ramadan 2022: a Minnesota community events calendar

Ramadan is a month-long celebration of healing, prayer, and charity for Muslims all over the world. According to the nonprofit Islamic Resource Group, Minnesota is home to approximately 150,000 Muslims, many of whom celebrate Ramadan through family and community gatherings.

This year, Ramadan began April 2 and will likely end May 2.

Fasting daily from dawn until sunset is a common Ramadan practice for observant Muslims. This practice encourages Muslims to draw closer to Allah, feel gratitude, practice self-restraint, and empathize with the less fortunate. At sunset, Muslims break their fast at iftars, or special meals.

Many Muslim-led organizations in Minnesota host iftar events, which are free and often open to the public. Other events during the month of Ramadan include fundraisers, interfaith prayer offerings, and volunteer opportunities.

Sahan Journal reached out to mosques and community organizations to compile a calendar of places to worship and celebrate Ramadan. We’ve included links, addresses, and phone numbers where possible–but you may want to confirm items before attending.

Do you know of a celebration event for Ramadan that you want to include in this calendar? Please reach out to us at contact@sahanjournal.com (use the subject line “Ramadan 2022”), and we’ll plan to add it to our directory.

4/14/22

Event title: Taking Heart Ramadan Interfaith Iftar
Location/Time: 8201 Park Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55420
Description:
Theme: Iftar
Cost: Free
Link to RSVP: https://www.formstack.com/forms/?1242283-X0TZOP6Grq
Contact: Saran Sidime at saran.sidime@mnchurches.org or (612) 230-3226

4/15/22

Event title: Building Blocks Ramadan Dinner * Hosted by Building Blocks of Islam
Location/Time: 5394 Edgewood Dr, Mounds View, MN 55112, 6:30 pm – 9 pm
Description: In-person event.
Theme: Iftar and Fundraiser.
Cost: Free
Link to RSVP: tinyurl.com/BBFR2022
Contact: Building Blocks of Islam (612) 501-6426

Event title: Taking Heart Ramadan Interfaith Iftar
Location/Time: 5995 Timber Trail SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372, 7:30 pm
Description: In-person event
Theme: Iftar
Cost: Free
Link to RSVP: https://www.formstack.com/forms/?1242283-X0TZOP6Grq
Contact: Saran Sidime at saran.sidime@mnchurches.org or (612) 230-3226

Event title: Maple Grove Masjid Ramadan Iftar Fundraiser
Location/Time: 12951 Weaver Lake Rd, Maple Grove, MN 55369, 7 pm
Description: n/a
Theme: Iftar and Fundraiser.
Cost: Free
Link to RSVP: n/a
Contact: n/a

Hamdi Muhamed sits with her son, Abdullahi Abdi, age 1, at the Eid al-Adha prayer service at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis on Aug. 11, 2019. Credit: Caroline Yang for MPR News

4/16/22

Event title: Food Shelf @ MAS Blaine
Location/Time: 12175 Aberdeen St NE, Blaine, MN 55449, 11 am – 1 pm
Description: In-person event.
Theme: Food shelf
Cost: Free
Link to RSVP:
Contact: (651) 457-7169

Event title: Food Shelf, hosted by MAS
Location/Time: 1608 Como Ave, St Paul, MN 55108, 12—1 pm
Description: In-person event.
Theme: Food shelf
Cost: Free
Link to RSVP:
Contact: (651) 457-7170

Event title: Araha Ramadan Annual Dinner, Hosted by Araha
Location/Time: 3300 Northeast Central Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55418, 5:30 pm
Description: In-person event and virtual.
Theme: Dinner
Cost: $25 per person, under 10 years old is free
Link to RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/araha-ramadan-dinner-tickets-292449593607?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

4/17/22

Event title: ICM Al-Shifa Clinic (free), Hosted by ICM
Location/Time: 1401 Gardena Ave NE, Fridley, MN 55432, 11 am to 1 pm
Description: Free
Theme: Clinic, Health Wellness
Cost: free
Link to RSVP: https://www.mnmed.org/MMA-Foundation/Making-a-Difference/Physician-Volunteerism-Program/Al-Shifa-Clinic

Event title: ICM Food Shelf
Location/Time: 1401 Gardena Ave NE, Fridley, MN 55432, 11 am to 1 pm
Description: Free
Theme: Food shelf
Cost: n/a
Link to RSVP: https://www.mnmed.org/MMA-Foundation/Making-a-Difference/Physician-Volunteerism-Program/Al-Shifa-Clinic

Event title: CAIR-MN Ramadan Fundraiser, Hosted by CAIR-MN
Location/Time: 300 Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455, 6 pm
Description: In-person and virtual event.
Theme: Fundraiser.
Cost: n/a
Link to RSVP: https://stayhappening.com/e/cair-mn-ramadan-fundraiser-E2ISU8N800N

4/18/22

Event title: Taking Heart Ramadan Interfaith Iftar
Location/Time: 1608 Como Ave, St Paul, MN 55108, 7 pm
Description: In-person event
Theme: Iftar
Cost: Free
Link to RSVP: https://www.formstack.com/forms/?1242283-X0TZOP6Grq
Contact: Saran Sidime at saran.sidime@mnchurches.org or (612) 230-3226

4/19/22

Event title: Taking Heart Ramadan Interfaith Iftar
Location/Time: 1460 Skillman Ave E, Maplewood, MN 55109, 7 pm
Description: In-person event
Theme: Iftar
Cost: Free
Link to RSVP: https://www.formstack.com/forms/?1242283-X0TZOP6Grq
Contact: Saran Sidime at saran.sidime@mnchurches.org or (612) 230-3226

Event title: Taking Heart Ramadan Interfaith Iftar
Location/Time: 10186 Lancaster Ln N, Maple Grove, MN 55369, 7 pm
Description: In-person event
Theme: Iftar
Cost: Free
Link to RSVP: https://www.formstack.com/forms/?1242283-X0TZOP6Grq
Contact: Saran Sidime at saran.sidime@mnchurches.org or (612) 230-3226

4/20/22

Inspire Community Ramadan Iftar Potluck
Location/Time: Wood Lake Nature Center, 6710 Lake Shore S, Richfield MN 55423
Description: Iftar

Event title: Taking Heart Ramadan Interfaith Iftar
Location/Time: 15400 South Robert Trail, Rosemount, MN 55068, 7 pm
Description: In-person event
Theme: Iftar
Cost: Free
Link to RSVP: https://www.formstack.com/forms/?1242283-X0TZOP6Grq
Contact: Saran Sidime at saran.sidime@mnchurches.org or (612) 230-3226

Event title: Taking Heart Ramadan Interfaith Iftar
Location/Time: 12585 Hudson Road South, Afton, MN 55001, 6:30 pm
Description: In-person event
Theme: Iftar
Cost: Free
Link to RSVP: https://www.formstack.com/forms/?1242283-X0TZOP6Grq
Contact: Saran Sidime at saran.sidime@mnchurches.org or (612) 230-3226

4/21/22

Event title: Taking Heart Ramadan Interfaith Iftar
Location/Time: 12175 Aberdeen Street Northeast, Blaine, MN 55449, 7 pm
Description: In-person event
Theme: Iftar
Cost: Free
Link to RSVP: https://www.formstack.com/forms/?1242283-X0TZOP6Grq
Contact: Saran Sidime at saran.sidime@mnchurches.org or (612) 230-3226

Event title: Taking Heart Ramadan Interfaith Iftar
Location/Time: 977 5th St E, St Paul, MN 55106, MN 55449, 7 pm
Description: In-person event
Theme: Iftar
Cost: Free
Link to RSVP: https://www.formstack.com/forms/?1242283-X0TZOP6Grq
Contact: Saran Sidime at saran.sidime@mnchurches.org or (612) 230-3226

4/22/22

Event title: SNAP Ramadan Iftar & Fundraiser, Hosted by Sisters Need a Place
Location/Time: 2411 N Lyndale Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411, 7:30 pm
Description: Donation link https://www.launchgood.com/campaign/help_empower_our_muslim_sisters_this_ramadan#!/
Theme: Iftar & Fundraiser
Cost: Free
Link to RSVP: https://fb.me/e/1KSLQdQ3u

Thousands of Muslim Minnesotas observe morning prayers on the first day of Eid al-Adha in 2021. Credit: Ben Hovland | Sahan Journal

4/23/22

Event title: Deaf Iftar 2022
Location/Time: Wilder Foundation, 451 Lexington Parkway N, St. Paul 55104, 5:30 pm check-in, 6 pm event start time.
Description: “Join us for our annual Deaf Iftar. Come break fast with us and learn about the life and times of Migdalia Rogers and get some words of wisdom from our Brother Sheik Elias Ali.”
Theme: Iftar
Cost: $15 students/$25 general
Contact: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/deaf-iftar-2022-tickets-309912365227

Event title: Building Blocks Food Shelf
Location/Time: Chase Community Room, Cedar-Riverside, 12 pm
Description: n/a
Theme: Food shelf
Cost: Free

Event title: Taking Heart Ramadan Interfaith Iftar
Location/Time: 6120 Brooklyn Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55429, 7:30 pm
Description: In-person event
Theme: Iftar
Cost: Free
Link to RSVP: https://www.formstack.com/forms/?1242283-X0TZOP6Grq
Contact: Saran Sidime at saran.sidime@mnchurches.org or (612) 230-3226

Event title: Taking Heart Ramadan Interfaith Iftar
Location/Time: 2824 13th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407, 7 pm
Description: In-person event
Theme: Iftar
Cost: Free
Link to RSVP: https://www.formstack.com/forms/?1242283-X0TZOP6Grq
Contact: Saran Sidime at saran.sidime@mnchurches.org or (612) 230-3226

Event title: Pearls of Hope Community Center Ramadan Fundraiser
Location/Time: Fridley Community Center, 6085 7th St NE, Fridley, MN 55432, 6:30 pm
Theme: Fundraiser
Cost: $25 per person
Link to RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pillars-of-pearls-iftar-fundraiser-tickets-314846302767

4/24/22

Event title: ICM Al-Shifa Clinic (free), Hosted by ICM
Location/Time: 1401 Gardena Ave NE, Fridley, MN 55432, 11 am to 1 pm
Description: Free
Theme: Clinic, Health Wellness
Cost: Free
Link to RSVP: https://www.mnmed.org/MMA-Foundation/Making-a-Difference/Physician-Volunteerism-Program/Al-Shifa-Clinic

4/30/22

Event title: (Maghrib Salah Onward) 🌙Chaand Raat🌙 , Hosted by ICM
Location/Time: 1401 Gardena Ave NE, Fridley, MN 55432, 11 am to 1 pm
Description: Henna, jewelry, food will be available to purchase & much more!
Theme:
Cost: $45 per table
Contact:
Contact for table reservation:
Sis. Nayyer Dastagir: 763-843-4335
Sis. Shireen Karim: 612-644-0146
ICM Office: 763-571-5604

Event title: Food Shelf @ MAS Blaine
Location/Time: 12175 Aberdeen St NE, Blaine, MN 55449, 11 am – 1 pm
Description: In-person event
Theme: Food shelf
Cost: Free
Link to RSVP:
Contact: (651) 457-7169

Event title: IRG Ramadan Fundraiser , Hosted by Islamic Resource Group
Location/Time: Zoom link (http://tinyurl.com/IRGfundraiser) 6 pm
Description: Virtual event. More info: http://irgmn.org/
Theme: Fundraiser
Cost: n/a

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Ramadan 2022: A Minnesota community calendar on where to celebrate the holy month.

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Welcome signs: Valerie Shirley helps Minnesota’s deaf Muslim community with everyday activities like filling out paperwork — and deeper concerns like understanding their religion.

Minneapolis City Council members for the first time pass a resolution recognizing the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The effort also supports the public playing of the call to prayer year-round.

Ramadan is a month devoted to prayer, charity, and reflection. This year, Muslims in Minnesota have found another way to practice—protesting.

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Welcome signs: Valerie Shirley helps Minnesota’s deaf Muslim community with everyday activities like filling out paperwork — and deeper concerns like understanding their religion.

Minneapolis City Council members for the first time pass a resolution recognizing the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The effort also supports the public playing of the call to prayer year-round.

Ramadan is a month devoted to prayer, charity, and reflection. This year, Muslims in Minnesota have found another way to practice—protesting.

Katelyn Vue