The Muslim community at Connecticut College provides opportunities for worship, learning, and communal solidarity. Social, cultural, and intellectual events such as movie nights, dinners, Six Flags excursions, speaker events, and more are offered by the Muslim Student Association.
Halal Dining
Harris Dining Hall provides halal grilled chicken and halal beef burgers.
Places for Worship
The Prayer Room in Harkness Chapel Basement offers Muslims a place to offer daily prayers and gather for spiritual reflection. This space is also open to all faiths and non-faiths. The space includes a number of Qur’ans, Islamic books, prayer mats, prayers shawls and coverings, and artwork.
Ramadan
The Muslim Student Association hosts a number of Ramadan Iftars. Take-out options for Sahoor and Iftar are offered in collaboration with Dining Services. Transportation to Tarawih prayers at the local mosque are organized weekly and on-campus prayers are negotiated based on need.
Learn More
To learn more about the Muslim Student Association and find information on social, cultural, and intellectual events offered throughout the year, visit their Facebook page.
Local Places of Worship
The Islamic Center of New London
16 Fort St, Groton, CT
(860) 405-8006