The MSA also holds lectures and invites speakers to discuss Islam. He said spending time with Muslim friends on Ramadan enables him to be more religious. But during Ramadan, I try to be with my Muslim friends. You feel close to God during that time, and you don't want any distractions. During Ramadan, Muslims are encouraged to practice kindness, patience and graciousness as acts of purity.
Many students take the opportunity to invite friends to dinner.
It makes you happy, and you want to do more of it. For all of these students, going through Ramadan with other Muslims makes the holy month all the more meaningful. It's easier to get up early and have breakfast with the family, Sanders said, because they're going through it together. But when he's on campus, he sometimes feels alone and seeks out Muslim companionship. During his freshman year, Sanders found a Muslim friend who lived in his dormitory.