Your Guide to Ramadan in Minneapolis
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 Saturday, April 2nd, the greater Muslim community begins observing Ramadan, a month long holy event. Resources in Minneapolis include mosques holding prayer, dine-in and takeout/delivery from halal restaurants, and donations and fundraisers for the local Muslim community.
Islamic Centers and Mosques Holding Prayer
Many mosques have reopened their spaces to allow for social distanced prayers. Masks are usually required and they ask to bring your own prayer rugs and register for your spot online. Please contact individual mosques to learn more about their protocols and restrictions at this time.
Islamic Community of Bosniaks
668 Broadway Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413
Masjid Alhuda - Islamic Cultural Community Center
2534 Central Avenue NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55418
Umatul Islamic Center
3015 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55408
Islamic Community Center of Minnesota
1429 2nd Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413
Masjid Dar Al-Hijra
504 Cedar Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55454
Abubakar As-Sadique
2824 13th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Masjid Dar Omar Al-Farooq
983 17th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Masjid An-Nur
1729 N Lyndale Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Masjid At-taqwa
1608 Como Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108
Masjid Ar-Rahman
8910 Old Cedar Avenue, Bloomington, MN 55425
For Minneapolis prayer times, click here.
Places for Iftar: Dine-In, Takeout and Delivery
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 celebrate this holy month.
- Holyland
Open daily for groceries online or in-person. Dine-in for iftar or grab takeout and delivery through UberEats and Bite Squad.
- Big Marina Grill & Deli
Buffet filled with classic Mediterranean dishes like Tabouli Salad, Gyros Sandwiches, Kofta Kabobs.
- Curry In A Hurry
Serves delicious slow-cooked recipes from India and Bangladesh. Has a Ramadan special featuring two types of Thali and traditional goat stew, Halim.
- Marhaba Grill
Has resumed dine-in services, but also offering curbside pickup and delivery through Uber Eats or Door Dash.
- Filfilah
Has resumed dine-in service, can also order online or by phone for takeout.
- Hamdi Restaurant
Halal restaurant featuring traditional Somalian & East African cooking. Open late and available for takeout.
- Wally's Falafel and Hummus
Open for dine-in and takeout.
- Caspian Bistro and Gourmet Marketplace
Delicious Iranian and Persian food, open for dine-in, takeout and delivery. Visit the gourmet marketplace to bring the flavors of Caspian Bistro to life in your own home! Discover a selection of original specialty foods and spices, directly imported from all around the world: Central Asia, Europe, Middle East, Americas.
- Zakia Deli
Specializes in delicious & authentic Lebanese and Greek dishes, from Beef-Lamb Gyros to Falafel & Baklava, served in a casual & friendly setting. Offering takeout and free delivery as well.
- Darbar India Grill
Contemporary Indian restaurant offering a vast array of classic dishes including vegetarian entrees. Open for dine-in, also offering takeout and delivery.
- India Cafe
Indian & Pakistani halal dishes including dosas & tandoori specialties. Open for dine-in, takeout and delivery Tuesday-Sunday.
- Golden Fingers
Pick-up a special Iftar Boxes for you or the family that includes dates, salad, a protein, rice, pasta or bread and a dessert.
- Urban Skillet
A wide selection of burgers made with 100% Halal grass-fed beef.
Ramadan Events, Donations & Fundraisers
Celebrate Ramadan with community events that welcome everyone to gather, break fast, learn about the holiday and help some causes that aim to help the Muslim community in Minneapolis.
April 16th, 2022
5:00pm
Columbia Manor
In certain areas of the Horn of Africa, accessing groundwater requires drilling a borehole to greater depths, a longer-lasting solution than a hand-dug well. Providing water to villages has significant and direct impacts on community health, wellness, and sanitation indicators. You can support our effort in purchasing a drilling rig that will serve countless communities and provide people and livestock with clean water for decades by attending our Annual Dinner! This ticket includes parking, dinner, and beverages.
April 17th, 2022
6:00pm
Coffman Memorial Union
Join us for that annual CAIR-Minnesota Ramadan Fundraiser Dinner. This year, will be our first year back in person with a virtual option. We look forward to seeing our wonderful supporters and champions of justice. CAIR-Minnesota's work continues to be critical in promoting a more just society. Save the date and more details of the event will be shared soon. The event will be at Coffman Memorial Union at the University of Minnesota. The event is at the Great Hall. Iftar is provide.
April 22, 2022
7:30pm
2411 N Lyndale Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Support women facing homelessness by attending Sisters Need A Place's Iftar Fundraiser. Learn more about our future Transitional Housing Program during this iftar. Money raised will go towards our transitional housing program revamp and start. We are in need of many items to make the property ready and look forward to seeing you there!
April 22, 2022
7:30pm
ICCM Life Center
Youth & Family Circle invites you to join us on this particular evening. On this beautiful night, we have an opportunity to show love and support for our ongoing underserved youth and kids programs and reactivate some of the activities paused due to the pandemic.
