Ramadan Observance 2025

February 24, 2025

This year, Ramadan begins the evening of Friday, February 28. 

Expanded Halal Options at JJ's Place

  • From 9 -11 p.m., students can request a packaged hot Halal meal, which will mirror the Halal entree served at John Jay.
     
  • Halal beef bacon will be available as a protein option at the omelet station.
     
  • Expanded bakery selection in the mornings, including bagels, pastries, and donuts.

More Dining Options

  • Our residential dining locations have evening hours so students can still come in for dinner to break the fast. See our Spring 2025 operating hours.

  • To-go containers are available at the cashier stand to pack food to take home for your evening meal. 

  • In conjunction with Religious Life, Columbia Dining is sponsoring Iftar meals on March 3, March 6, March 10 and March 27.

  • For students who observe Ramadan and will be on campus over Spring Recess, note adjusted hours of operation. Students can request a courtesy to-go container from Ferris or JJ's Place before closing at 7 p.m.

If you have any questions, please ask for a Columbia Dining manager in the dining halls or contact our team