Ramadan is the Islamic practice of fasting from dawn to sunset. A time for prayer and reflection, Minneapolis has various resources available to those observing this holy month.
Minneapolis is home to a vibrant Somali community, one of the largest in the country, many of whom practice Islam. In addition to the Somali population, many others of different cultures and backgrounds practice the faith as well. After sunrise on Monday, April 24th, the greater Muslim community begins observing Ramadan, a month long holy event. Resources in Minneapolis include virtual prayer, takeout/delivery from halal restaurants and mosques, and donations and fundraisers for the local Muslim community.
Virtual and Broadcasted Prayer
Though we may not be able to pray together side by side, Minneapolis and neighboring communities are offering different resources for those celebrating Ramadan during COVID-19.
Many Minneapolis restaurants & mosques are offering curbside, takeout and delivery services, plus a few packaged meals specifically for Iftar. Here's a list of who is offering Ramadan specials, and halal or traditional meals to help the community maintain a bit of normalcy during this time.
Holyland Open daily for groceries, takeout and delivery through UberEats and Bite Squad
Big Marina Grill & Deli Takeout from the regular menu daily from 12 pm to 8 pm. Ramadan buffet available for takeout only from 6 pm to 8 pm. Limit 2 customers in the restaurant at a time. Customers will be given protective gloves and will be required to stay 6 feet apart.
Ghandi Mahal Offering takeout and delivery for dinner only from 5pm to 10pm. View their daily menu on their Facebook page!
During this time, people all around us are struggling in many different ways. For those who have the means, please consider donating to a few causes that aim to help the Muslim community in Minneapolis.
Curbside Iftar Program through Abubakar As-Saddique Islamic Center
This volunteer-run program will be preparing Iftar packages that will be served outside Abubakar As-Sadique Masjid in Minneapolis during Ramadan, as long as the stay at home order is in effect.
ALM COVID19 Response Food Program Sign Up
Home meal delivery service (for youth & seniors) and a food shelf delivery service.
GiveMN Food Shelf, Building Blocks of Islam
The Food Shelf provides supplementary food to nearly 200 families a month through distributions in Minneapolis and Blaine and also give out special Ramadan Food Boxes and help donors share their Udhiya/Qurbani meat with the community after 'Eid al-Adha.
CAIR MN Ramadan Fundraiser (Facebook Live)
May 1st, 2020 6:30-8:00pm Facebook Live
Due to Covid-19 impacts, this year's CAIR Minnesota's Ramadan Fundraiser will be conducted virtually.