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Celebrating the holy month of Ramadan on campus
Rashiq is one of the Muslim Student Association members who is organizing the Eid al-Fitr prayer and she is expecting about 3,500 people to attend this year.
“This is an Eid prayer that we’re dedicating to the whole South Bay and El Camino students,” Rashiq said.
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Rashiq added they invite local mosques in the Los Angeles area to push forward the message of the community as Muslims come from different races and ethnicities.
“We use the celebration of the month of Ramadan ending as a reminder to all of these Muslims that we are one,” Rashiq said.
Political science major Hameeda Uloomi wakes up around 3 a.m. to have “suhoor,” a meal before sunrise, then prays and goes back to sleep.
“As a student, it becomes really hard because you have to sleep at a good time, maybe nine, 10 o’clock, so that you’re able to wake up at three and still be sufficiently have energy,” Uloomi said.
However, Uloomi is excited about Ramadan because, at the end of the day, she sits down and eats together with her family to break her fasting.
“It’s just a really good moment,” Uloomi said. “[A] very warm moment when you come together with your families or go to the mosque.”
Uloomi said she looks forward to attending the Eid prayer the Muslim Student Association will be hosting.
“Since I’ve come to El Camino, I’ve met with such a large community of Muslims.
It’s going to be one of my first Eid with people who are also Muslims that I want to be surrounded with,” Uloomi said.
“El Camino has provided that opportunity for me.”
A week dedicated to Black excellence
The Black Student Success Center will have its grand opening on Wednesday, April 26, as a part of Black Student Success week, an annual event held throughout community colleges across California. The Black Student Success Center provides a safe space in support of El Camino College’s Black students. Featuring daily webinars and discussions, Black Student Success week will take place from April 24 - 28.
