{"id":119593,"date":"2025-02-26T13:43:38","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T10:43:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/?p=119593"},"modified":"2025-02-26T13:43:43","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T10:43:43","slug":"boston-university-expands-ramadan-support-with-prayer-spaces-and-special-meals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/news\/119593-boston-university-expands-ramadan-support-with-prayer-spaces-and-special-meals\/","title":{"rendered":"Boston University expands Ramadan support with prayer spaces and special meals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Boston University is enhancing support for Muslim students during holy month of Ramadan by providing designated prayer spaces and specially prepared iftar and suhoor meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the second year, BU Dining Services will serve iftar at Bay State Underground in Marciano Commons, featuring diverse dishes such as lamb haleem and mango lassi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Suhoor meals will be available for pickup through the Rhetty-To-Go service. 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