Ramadān 2026 is projected to start on the evening of Tues, February 17, 2026 for those going by calculations. That means Muslims will be fasting from sun up to sun down, breaking fast together for a communal meal (iftar), and praying special night prayers together (taraweeh). To support you having the best possible Ramadān, Center DC has a few offerings, which you can find and engage with below!
The more folks we have on our team, the better Ramadan will become, inshaAllah! There are multiple ways to support Center DC’s Ramadān initiatives this year with your service, hosting, and money… just take a look at your options below!
a. Fund Iftar + Taraweeh
Did you know it takes costs us a little over $40k to do Ramadan at Center DC? This fund helps us 1.) pay for the physical space ($400/night), 2.) to cover tea making supplies for the month ($900 for the month) and 3.) to feed ~1200 fasting people at 15 Center DC iftars ($1250 per iftar) inshaAllah!
It takes community support to fund the dream. Please give generously - all donations to this particular fund go directly towards our Ramadān fund. 100% of what’s raised goes to feeding people x funding the physical space.
b. Become an Iftar League Host
This is one of our longest running creative solutions to make sure that folks in the DMV don’t break fast alone. Hosts commit to hosting one (1) iftar weekly - either at a masjid meet-up, a restaurant/public space, or their home! It’s a big ask…with even bigger rewards, inshaAllah. This year, we are looking for 14 hosts inshaAllah! Could it be you?
c. Join the Ramadān Crew
It takes teamwork to make the dream work, mashaAllah. Our Ramadān offerings require lots of helpful hands to set-up the space, welcome people at the door, help with food, serve tea, and clean-up afterwards. Now is your time to jump in there and join our Ramadān Crew making it all happen. We’re looking for ~20 folks to help serve at our space. Is that you?
Looking to sponsor Ramadān at Center DC? Check out our sponsorship packet below and share it with the potential funders you know, inshaAllah!
Take a look at the offering list below to get a sense of what you can expect from Center DC during the month of Ramadān inshaAllah….. l
Every Ramadān, Center DC hosts the DC Iftar League: a peer-led effort to connect community members with each other so that no one has to break fast - and eat dinner - alone. Each league has a different flavor: meeting at a masjid, going to someone’s home, or meeting up in a park or other public space to break bread together. Groups are open to all - please join the ones you are interested in potentially joining + be sure to RSVP to help your host plan for you each week! Are you ready to Ramadān with Center DC? Join groups below.
We’ll be hosting taraweeh prayers EVERY NIGHT at Center DC, inshaAllah.
Taraweeh prayers are open to all, inshaAllah, and will run for approximately 1.5 hours in 8 units of prayer, with a short talk at the 1/2 way point. For those hoping to follow along, the imam will announce which verse he is on before beginning the next prayer cycle.
There is no need to sign up for night prayers to attend, but RSVPing will help us keep track of how many souls we serve. Check the event page for more details on when exactly you can expect prayer to start each night!
Iftar will be provided 2x a week on Tuesday & Thursday nights, inshaAllah.
We’ll be asking people to RSVP ahead of time for Iftar to reserve a space, as our space can only accommodate 60 people per night for food! If you go to register and find that it is full, come at your own risk - you may also want to bring your own meal!
*Note: Iftar sign ups open on Friday night the week before @ 12:00am.
Join us every Friday after night prayers for a special gathering of remembrance. Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “When you pass by the meadows of Paradise, graze as you like.” They said, “What are the meadows of Paradise?” The Prophet said, “Circles of remembrance.”
Join us every Friday night following Night Prayer (Taraweh) for group remembrance (dhikr) of our Creator . Led by one of our community members, together we will recite following a guide of recommended duas, beautiful Names of Allah, and special verses from the Holy Qur’an. Prayer/dhikr beads are optional and will be made available. Come as you are! For any questions, or special dua requests, contact sinet@centerdc.org.
Every morning during the month of Ramadān, Center DC will be hosting a group listening + reflection session on one (1) Juz - one 1/30th - of the Quran. Tune in to read/listen along with us and share in a communal reflection based on what stood out to you. Fajr Squad will take place 15 min. after Fajr comes in (according to North American ISNA times for Washington, D.C.). Join the group below for daily reminders, updated times, resource sharing, group messages and easy access to the link to join!
Here are a few SPECIAL events we’re connected with that you should know about and sign up for……
Quran Circle Iftar:
Outdoors Club Hike + Iftar:
Convert Support: Friends & Family Iftar:
Sister’s Fellowship + Taraweeh:
Chocolate City’s “Meeting of the Minds: Iftar En Noir”:
Outdoors Club Fajr Hike:
Center DC Spiritual All-Nighter:
*Note: Iftar sign ups open on Friday night the week before @ 12:00am.
We all know how overwhelming it can be to locate all the options for taraweeh and iftar that exist in the DC metro area. We’re here to help! Join this resource group below to access a calendar of events + resource links to help you make your own plans!