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Religion & Spirituality

We seek to support and celebrate the religious and spiritual diversity of our campus community. 

STUDENT RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION REQUEST FORM

Fasting

Fasting is practiced in many religions and spiritualities. It often includes abstaining from food and beverage for a duration of time. An example is during Ramadan when those that are practicing will fast from sunrise to sunset. Students who are fasting may be tired, dehydrated, and hungry especially if they are in class late in the afternoon. Students are encouraged to work with their instructors to discuss any course needs that might be impacted during fasting. 

Religious & Spiritual Observances

An adapted calendar of holidays and religious observances during the academic year is available for download. The calendar lists many, though not all, religious or similar observance of faiths most likely to be represented at UND. Some dates are provided below. 

Spiritual Use of Sage, Sweetgrass & Cedar

In support of the spiritual lives of American Indian/Alaska natives, UND policies allow the spiritual use of sage, sweetgrass and cedar smoke, when used for the purpose of purification and prayer. It is consistent with time-honored cultural, traditional and spiritual observances. More information is provided in the UND Code of Student Life.

Spiritual Wellness On Campus

What Location Service
American Indian Center, Meditation & Reflection Room  315 Princeton St. (Room 109) 

Regular Business Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Christus Rex Lutheran Campus Center 3012 University Ave. 

Worship: Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
Free Friday Lunch: 12 p.m.

Spiritual Wellness Room available for prayer, meditation, or reflection. 

Hopper Danley Spiritual Center 3285 Davis Drive

Available by reservation 

Memorial Union, Reflection Room  2901 University Ave

Available during regular business hours

St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center 410 Cambridge St.

Saturday Mass: 4:30 p.m.
Sunday Mass: 9 a.m., 11 a.m, & 7:30 p.m. 

Quiet Lounge & Zen Den, Wellness Center

801 Princeton St. 

Business hours vary by semester 

UND Wellness Center

Wittenberg Lutheran Chapel 3120 5th Ave. N. 

Divine Service: Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
Bible Study: Sunday at 11:30 a.m. & Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Religious Observances Calendar 

  2022 2023 2024 2025

Buddhist

   
Bodhi Day December 8, 2022 December 8, 2023 December 8, 2024 December 8, 2025

Christian 

   
Christmas December 25, 2022 December 25, 2023 December 25, 2024 December 25, 2025
Epiphany January 6, 2022 January 6, 2023 January 6, 2024 January 6, 2025 
Ash Wednesday March 2, 2022 February 22, 2023 February 14, 2024 March 5, 2025
Good Friday April 15, 2022 April 7, 2023 March 29, 2024 April 18, 2025
Easter April 17, 2022 April 8, 2023 March 31, 2024 April 20, 2025

Christian  - Eastern Orthodox 

   
Epiphany January 6, 2022 January 6, 2023 January 6, 2024 January 6, 2025
Christmas (Julian Calendar)   January 7, 2022 January 7, 2023 January 7, 2024 January 7, 2025
Good Friday April 22, 2022 April 14, 2023 May 3, 2024 April 18, 2025
Easter April 24, 2022 April 16, 2023 May 5, 2024 April 21, 2025

Jewish

Jewish holidays begin at sundown the previous day
   
Rosh Hashanah, First two days September 25-27, 2022 September, 15-17, 2023 October 2-4, 2024 September 22-24, 2025
Yom Kippur October 4-5, 2022 September 24-25, 2023 October 11-12, 2024 October 1-2, 2025
Sukkot October 9-16, 2022 September 29- October 6, 2023 October 16-23,2024 October 6-12, 2025
Hanukkah December 18-26, 2022 December 7-15, 2023 December 25, 2024- January 2, 2025 December 14-22, 2025
Passover  April 15- 23, 2022 April 15-3, 2023 April 22-30, 2024 April 12-20, 2025

Hindu

   
Raksha Bandhan August 11, 2022 August 30, 2023 August 19, 2024 August 9, 2025
Navaratri September 26 - October 5, 2022 October 15- 24, 2023 October 3 - 12, 2024 September 22 - October 2, 2025
Diwali October 24, 2022 November 12, 2023 November 1, 2024 October 20, 2025
Holi March 18, 2022 March 8, 2023 March 25, 2024 March 14, 2025

Islam

Islamic holidays begin at sundown the previous day. Dates may vary depending on interpretations of the Lunar Calendar. 
   
Eid al-Fitr May 1-2, 2022 April 21-22, 2023 April 9-10, 2024 March 30-31, 2025
Eid al-Adha July 8-9, 2022 June 28-29, 2023 June 16-17, 2024 June 6-7, 2025
Ashura August 7-8, 2022 July 27-28, 2023 July 16-17, 2024 July 5-6, 2025
Ramadan  April 1 - May 1, 2022 March 22 - April 21, 2023 March 10 - April 9, 2024 February 28 - March 30, 2025

Wiccan/Pagan

   
Imbolc February 1-2, 2022 February 1-2, 2023 February 1-2, 2024 February 1-2, 2025

Ostara, Spring Equinox

March 20, 2022 March 20, 2023 March 20, 2024 March 20, 2025

Beltane

May 1, 2022 May 1, 2023 May 1, 2024 May 1, 2025

Litha, Summer Solstice

June 21, 2022 June 21, 2023 June 20, 2024 June 20, 2025

Mabon, Fall Equinox

September 21-29, 2022 September 21-29, 2023 September 21-29, 2024  September 21-29, 2025

Samhain

October 31- November 1, 2022 October 31- November 1, 2023 October 31-November 1, 2024 October 31-November 1, 2025

Yule, Winter Solstice

December 21, 2022 - January 1, 2023 December 21, 2023 - January 1, 2024 December 21, 2024 - January 1, 2025 December 21, 2025 - January 1, 2026
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