(Expected: Evening of February 17 – Around March 19, 2026)

There was a time when Ramadan felt like a distant echo—something that belonged to childhood memories and crowded iftar tables. Today, as I write about Ramadan 2026 in Oregon, I ask myself: Is it the gatherings that define the month, or the silence between Maghrib and Fajr? Perhaps it is both. Perhaps faith lives equally in community halls and in the quiet corners of the heart.

For Muslims across Oregon—from Corvallis to Portland, Hillsboro to Salem—Ramadan 2026 is not merely a month of fasting. It is a season of reflection, unity, charity, and renewal.

When Is Ramadan 2026?

Ramadan 2026 is expected to begin the evening of February 17, 2026, and conclude around March 19, 2026, depending on moon sighting confirmations. During this sacred month:

• Muslims fast daily from dawn (Fajr) until sunset (Maghrib)

• Evenings are filled with Iftar (fast-breaking meals)

• Nights resonate with Taraweeh prayers

• Hearts incline toward charity and remembrance

Oregon State University – Corvallis

MSA Annual Malcolm X Iftar

At Oregon State University, the Muslim Student Association (MSA) continues its tradition of meaningful Ramadan programming.

Event: MSA Annual Malcolm X Iftar
Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Venue: Memorial Union, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis
Cost: Free (Registration required)

This special Ramadan dinner reflects on the legacy of Malcolm X—his transformation, courage, and spiritual awakening. The evening blends faith, education, and community dialogue. Students, faculty, and local residents are invited to share a meal while contemplating justice, identity, and spiritual growth.

It is not simply an iftar—it is remembrance with purpose.

D&D Nite & Fast-Breaking (February 24, 2026)

Ramadan in Oregon also reflects diversity and creativity.

This unique community Dungeons & Dragons Night includes a scheduled break at sunset so participants can:

• Break their fast

• Pray Maghrib

• Resume the gathering afterward

The event demonstrates that faith and recreation are not enemies. Even during Ramadan, community bonding and healthy leisure can coexist with devotion.

Portland & Tigard Area

IRUSA Grand Iftar – Tigard

One of the most anticipated large-scale gatherings is the Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA) Grand Iftar.

Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Venue: Embassy Suites by Hilton Portland Tigard
9000 SW Washington Square Rd, Tigard

This benefit dinner includes:

• A full halal meal

• On-site Taraweeh prayers

• Fundraising for international humanitarian relief

Ramadan reminds believers that hunger is temporary—but compassion must be permanent. The IRUSA Grand Iftar combines spiritual nourishment with global responsibility.

Muslim Educational Trust (MET) – Community Potlucks

The Muslim Educational Trust (MET) is known for its warm, welcoming Ramadan environment.

Starting: Saturday, February 21, 2026
Frequency: Nearly every Saturday during Ramadan

These potluck-style iftars:

• Provide main dishes

• Encourage attendees to bring sides or desserts

• Foster intergenerational bonding

In these gatherings, strangers become neighbors. And neighbors become family.

Rose City Book Pub – Nightly Iftar Dinners

For those seeking halal dining in a relaxed atmosphere:

Venue: Rose City Book Pub (Portland)
Offering: Nightly iftar meals
Menu: Halal lamb or chicken kabsah
Price Range: $18–$22
Dates: Daily through March 19

This option is ideal for:

• Small family iftars

• Students

• Professionals working late

• Community members wanting a casual setting

Ramadan does not remove the world’s rhythm—it reshapes it.

Hillsboro & Salem

Islamic Community Center of Hillsboro (ICCH)

The Islamic Community Center of Hillsboro (ICCH) offers consistent weekly iftar gatherings.

Days: Fridays and Saturdays
Meals: Main dishes provided
Guests: Encouraged to bring sides or desserts
Registration: Opens the Sunday prior at 2:00 PM

These structured weekly iftars allow families to plan ahead while ensuring meals remain accessible to all.

Yoga Nidra & Kirtan Meditation – Salem

Ramadan in Oregon is not experienced by Muslims alone. Interfaith spaces also create opportunities for reflection.

Event: Yoga Nidra & Kirtan Music Meditation
Location: Common People Yoga
360 Liberty St SE, Salem
Time: 7:45 PM
Frequency: Weekly
Note: Includes post-Ramadan session on March 27, 2026

This free spiritual meditation class offers:

• A calming environment

• Breath awareness

• Restorative reflection

While not an Islamic event, it provides spiritual nourishment for those seeking tranquility during or after Ramadan.

Community Services & Charity Efforts

Ramadan is incomplete without service.

Masjed As-Saber – Portland

Masjed As-Saber organizes:

• Annual food drives

• Distribution of non-perishable items

• Essential supply support for families in need

Volunteers often spend evenings assembling care packages before Taraweeh prayers.

Islamic Social Services of Oregon State (ISOS)

ISOS provides structured assistance programs throughout Ramadan:

• WinCo food cards

• Coordinated food box distributions

• Support for vulnerable families

This work reflects the Qur’anic reminder that charity purifies wealth and softens hearts.

What Makes Ramadan in Oregon Unique?

1. Diverse Community: Students, converts, refugees, professionals

2. Interfaith Awareness: Shared spiritual spaces

3. Structured Registration Systems: Organized event planning

4. Blend of Tradition & Creativity: From formal banquets to D&D nights

Ramadan here feels intentional. Organized. Yet deeply personal.

Practical Tips for Ramadan 2026 in Oregon

1. Register Early

Many iftars require prior registration due to limited seating.

2. Confirm Prayer Times

Sunset times vary slightly across cities like Portland, Corvallis, and Salem.

3. Support Local Fundraisers

Benefit dinners sustain international relief and local services.

4. Plan for Traffic

Weekend gatherings, especially in Tigard and Portland, may experience congestion near event venues.

Reflection: More Than a Calendar Date

Ramadan is not only about February 17 or March 19. It is about what softens within us between those dates.

Oregon’s mosques, student halls, restaurants, and community centers will fill with the scent of rice, cardamom, and lentil soup. But beneath the aromas lies something deeper: intention.

Are we fasting only from food? Or also from arrogance? From distraction? From the illusion that we are self-made?

In these gatherings—from OSU’s Malcolm X Iftar to Hillsboro’s weekly meals, from Tigard’s Grand Iftar to Portland’s food drives—faith becomes visible. It moves from the private prayer mat into shared spaces.

And perhaps that is the quiet miracle of Ramadan in Oregon: community without noise, devotion without spectacle, service without pride.