On this page, we spotlight the celebration of various religious/cultural days of significance, with special focus on events hosted by McGill student groups and other groups in the Montreal area.
Ramadan 2026 (Now – Mar 19, 2026)
Download McGill MSA's Free Ramadan Planner!: From the MSA: "Getting ready for Ramadan? 🌙 We put together a free digital Ramadan planner to help you stay grounded - with space for daily goals, reflections, du’a and consistency throughout the month." You may download it here. "The planner includes: Month Calendar, Daily Planner centered around the 5 prayers, Salah tracker, Weekly Overview, Quran Progress Tracker, Du’a List, Hasanats Challenge, Morning & Evening Adhkar, and the Names of Allah"
Friday, February 20, 4:45 PM: Ramadan Iftar with MMAC Come celebrate Ramadan with us at our Iftar this Friday! You will get to break your fast with a heartwarming meal and set your intentions for the month ahead. You can also visit our henna station to adorn your hands with beautiful designs. There will be a congregational Maghreb prayer, please bring your own prayer mats! PLEASE DM US IF YOU NEED A VEGETARIAN MEAL.
Friday, February 20, 5:30-10:00 PM: Ramadan Iftar with the TMA TMA McGill & Concordia are excited to invite you to our first Iftar of the year at McGill University ✨🕌 Theme of the night: “Ancient Routes, Living Networks: Twelver Shia from the Silk Road to the Modern Age” 🍽️ Levant-inspired dinner featuring Delices Libanais 🤲 Collective prayers (Maghreb & Isha) 🎤 Panel + social 🍰 Bring your homemade cultural desserts to share!
Saturday, February 28, 4:00 PM: 🌙✨ Bring a Friend to Iftar! This Ramadan, Al Madinah Centre along with MSA Mcgill, Dawson and Concordia give you the opportunity to invite your friend to the masjid to break iftar and experience the Ramadan Vibe. People of all faiths welcome!
Saturday, March 7, 3:30 - 8:30 PM: Unity is in Faith Charity Iftar This Ramadan, join MSA McGill for an evening that transcends a typical dinner. This gala is a student-led initiative to raise funds for our local organizations: Islamic Services of Quebec (ISQ) and Masjid AlSalam.✨Now more than ever, it is vital that we come together to fortify the foundations of our community and protect the institutions that serve us. It is a night dedicated to celebrating our community in Montreal and ensuring our local pillars remain vibrant and resilient.
Friday, March 13, 5:00–8:30 PM: Medlaw Iftar and Panel 2026 MLSA McGill wishes you a beautiful and purposeful Ramadan InshaAllah✨🌙For this holy month, book your calendars and join us for an evening of reflection, community, and meaningful dialogue at the intersection of medicine and law.✨🌙 The @mlsa_mcgill @wocclawmcgill and @mmacmcgill are proud to present a powerful Ramadan panel highlighting the journeys of ethnic and religious minorities who have overcome challenges with resilience and ambition. ✨🌙 Our panelists will share their experiences navigating professional spaces while remaining grounded in identity, purpose, and community. Following the discussion, guests are invited to enjoy a free Ramadan Iftar dinner in a chic and classy setting🌙.We warmly thank Dean Piper’s generous contribution to our event ✨
Eid al-Fitr (Evening of Mar 19-Mar 20)
