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Eid

Eid is a sacred time of celebration and prayers in Islam. Muslims celebrate three Eids each year. See below for more information.

Contact Information

Dr. Sadaf Rauf Shier

Associate Chaplain, Muslim Faith

sadaf.shier@stthomas.edu

About Eid

  • Eid Mawlid an Nabi
  • Eid al Fitr
  • Hajj & Eid ad Duha

    • Eid Mawlid an Nabi

    (SalAllah o Alaeihei Wa Alehei Wassallam)

    This is the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad peace be Upon. This takes place on the 12th day of Rabee ul Awwal Sharif (the third month) of Islamic calendar. St. Thomas celebrates this day by hosting a lecture on the lessons of peace, interfaith co-existence, and minority rights from the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad Peace be Upon Him.

    Eid al Fitr

    Eid al Fitr is the celebration of the successful submission to God during the holy month of Ramadan.  St. Thomas hosts an Eid Banquet to celebrate Eid al Fitr. The event is open to the entire St. Thomas community.

    Hajj & Eid ad Duha

    Hajj is a Muslim Pilgrimage at the end of the Islamic calendar. Hajj commemorates the memory of Prophet Abraham (Ibrahim), and his wife Lady Hagar (Hajira), and his son Prophet Ishmael (Ismail) and their submission to God. Successful completion of Hajj in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah is celebrated by all Muslims around the world as Eid ad Duha.

    Eid Mawlid an Nabi

    Eid Mawlid an Nabi

    (SalAllah o Alaeihei Wa Alehei Wassallam)

    This is the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad peace be Upon. This takes place on the 12th day of Rabee ul Awwal Sharif (the third month) of Islamic calendar. St. Thomas celebrates this day by hosting a lecture on the lessons of peace, interfaith co-existence, and minority rights from the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad Peace be Upon Him.

    Eid al Fitr

    Eid al Fitr

    Eid al Fitr is the celebration of the successful submission to God during the holy month of Ramadan.  St. Thomas hosts an Eid Banquet to celebrate Eid al Fitr. The event is open to the entire St. Thomas community.

    Hajj & Eid ad Duha

    Hajj & Eid ad Duha

    Hajj is a Muslim Pilgrimage at the end of the Islamic calendar. Hajj commemorates the memory of Prophet Abraham (Ibrahim), and his wife Lady Hagar (Hajira), and his son Prophet Ishmael (Ismail) and their submission to God. Successful completion of Hajj in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah is celebrated by all Muslims around the world as Eid ad Duha.

    Eid at St. Thomas

    Men praying during Eid

    Eid Prayer

    Campus Ministry staff will drive Muslim students to and from the Eastern Twin Cities Islamic Center (https://www.etcic.org/). Muslim students in Residence Halls and international students who do not have their own transportation are encouraged to register through Tommie link. 

    For details, please reach out to Dr. Sadaf Rauf Shier. 

    Two women in hijabs embrace as two men greet each other in the background

    Eid Open House

    Campus Ministry will host Eid Open house on the day of Eid, April 09 or 10 (subjected to moon sighting). Eid Snacks, henna artist, and Eid bangles will also be available. Time: 12noon-3:00pm.  For details, please reach out to Dr. Sadaf Rauf Shier. 

    If you would like to volunteer, collaborate, sponsor or co-sponsor Ramadan related resources, ask questions or provide feedback, please reach out to Dr. Sadaf Rauf Shier.

    How to Request Academic Accommodations During Eid

    The purpose of these templates is to help you communicate with faculty or supervisors to negotiate with them about your needs during Eid. You may customize the text to fit your needs.  Please visit the Ramadan page for more information and alternate accommodation template.

    Accommodations Template (PDF)
    Ministry Al Mawlid An Nabi Greeting Over Prayer

    SalAllah o Aleihei Wa Alehei Wasallam

    Al Mawlid an Nabi

    Al Mawlid an Nabi (SalAllah o Aleihei Wa Alehei Wasallam) is the day of the Birth of the last Prophet of God, Prophet Muhammad (Peace be Upon Him). According to Islamic calendar, this is the 12th day of the holy month of Rabee ul Awwal. Muslims at St. Thomas celebrate this holy day by hosting a lecture about the lessons of peace, interfaith co-existence, and minority rights from the sacred life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be Upon Him).

    Subjected to the appearance of the moon, Eid Mawlid an Nabi (SalAllah o Aleihei Wa Alehei Wassallam) will be celebrated on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023.