U.Va. Dine plans to extend the availability of meals at central dining locations for Ramadan, the holiest month of the Islamic calendar, according to U.Va. Dine Marketing Manager Andrew Smith. Ramadan began Tuesday and will end March 19 — U.Va. Dine’s plans include altering hours with a pre-dawn meal and an evening, fast-breaking meal for students observing Ramadan, and adding accommodating foods for the duration of the holy month.
During Ramadan, the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, days are structured around fasting from dawn to sunset and are designed for spiritual reflection, charity and prayer. Days during the holy month begin with the pre-dawn meal — Suhoor — to sustain energy for the day, and the evening fast-breaking meal — Iftar.
The Observatory Hill Dining Hall has increased both hours and dining options for students observing Ramadan. For Suhoor, food options such as omelets, fresh fruit and a waffle bar will be served at O’HIll. For Iftar, food options at O’Hill include chicken and cauliflower curry and ginger soy salmon…