Ramadan celebrations at Ohio State include nightly Iftar in the Union.

Ohio State's Muslim Students Association will offer free Iftar meals and associated prayer in the Interfaith Room at the Ohio Union during Ramadan, which is expected to continue until March 18.

Ramadan at Ohio State is underway and is expected to continue until March 18 following the crescent moon sighting. The Muslim Students Association aims to help students who are away from home observe the month. For several years the MSA has provided free meals and an associated prayer on weeknights of Ramadan. This year the Iftar gatherings will be held in the Interfaith Room at the Ohio Union. Event details: - The MSA has offered a free meal and associated prayer from 6-10 p.m. on weeknights during Ramadan in recent years. - This year those meals and prayers will be held in the Interfaith Room at the Ohio Union. - MSA leaders said they aim to provide Iftar at least Monday through Thursday to give students a home-like experience. - The club reported providing catering for about 200 people per night last year. - MSA events are open to all students, and leaders said they encourage Muslim students to bring non-Muslim friends. - Outside Ramadan, MSA hosts Friday prayers, plans a fast-athon with other organizations (dates not yet confirmed), and runs fundraisers such as tournaments for charity. Summary: MSA's nightly Iftar gatherings are described by leaders as a way to foster community and a feeling of being back home for students. Ramadan is expected to run through March 18, MSA will hold meals and prayers at the Union, and the date for the separate fast-athon is undetermined at this time.