UVic Muslim Students’ Association
Faith, community, and student life at UVic.
Welcome to the official website of the Muslim Students’ Association at the University of Victoria.
A home on campus
Jummah
Fridays at 1:30 PM
Prayer spaces
UVic Multifaith Centre · Sedgewick Room C125
Who are we?
The official Muslim Students’ Association at UVic.
We support Muslim students and welcome people of all faiths through community, education, and dialogue at UVic.
Faith
A place for Muslim students to stay connected to prayer and faith on campus.
Community
A welcoming space to build brotherhood, sisterhood, and support.
Campus dialogue
Open to students of all faiths through learning, events, and respectful dialogue.
Prayer at UVic
A calm, central place for prayer and gathering throughout the week.
Prayer is at the heart of the UVic MSA experience. This section brings together Jummah details, prayer room access, and the key information students need most often.
This Week’s Jummah
Jummah Prayer
Time
1:30 PM
Location
UVic Multifaith Centre
Jummah is a central part of campus life at UVic MSA — a moment to pause, reconnect, and gather with community in the middle of the academic week.
Prayer room
Campus Prayer Room
Sedgewick Room C125
A quiet campus space for daily prayer, reflection, and moments of stillness between classes.
Access note
Students should contact the MSA through Discord or Instagram to receive the prayer room door lock code.
Events
Regular programs and community events.
Jummah, halaqas, Ramadan programming, socials, and support-focused events.
Jummah
Fridays · 1:30 PM
Weekly congregational prayer at UVic.
Halaqas
Throughout the term
Regular reminders and discussion circles.
Ramadan Events
Seasonal
Programs and gatherings during Ramadan.
Community Dinners
Selected evenings
Shared meals for students and friends.
Social Nights
Monthly
Casual events to meet other students.
Study Sessions & Charity
During the year
Support-focused events and community initiatives.
Halal food around UVic
Nearby spots that help students eat well, gather easily, and feel more at home.
This guide brings together a selection of restaurants and markets students may find useful around UVic and the wider area.
Restaurants
Places to eat and gather
Markets
Grocery and pantry options
Always verify halal certification independently.
Current team
Current UVic MSA executive team.
Updated from the previous MSA website.
Hasan Sheikh
President
Ali Mohammed
Vice President
Akmal Ilhan
Treasurer
Ahmed Malik
Brothers’ Social Coordinators
Finley Hildbrand
Brothers’ Social Coordinators
Rana Ghazy
Sisters’ Social Coordinators
Kariman Hamad
Sisters’ Social Coordinators
Resources
Important links for UVic MSA students.
Quick access to mental health support, community links, and student updates.
UVic MSA x Ruh
Muslim Mental Health Support through Ruh
Use the University of Victoria student insurance benefits to connect with Muslim therapists through Ruh.
If you are looking for culturally informed mental health support, Ruh can help students find Muslim therapists and understand how to use their coverage.
Discord
Join the server for updates, reminders, and community announcements.
Follow @uvicmsa for the latest posts, announcements, and event updates.
Join the WhatsApp group to stay in touch with the community directly.
See updates and posts from the UVic MSA Facebook page.
Linktree
Find the main UVic MSA links in one place.
Latest posts from @uvicmsa
Recent updates from the UVic MSA Instagram account.
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FAQ
Answers to the questions students ask most often.
From Jummah details to prayer room access and volunteer opportunities, here are the essentials in one place.