Ramadan in Portland, Oregon

The Islamic holy month of Ramadan is observed in the American city of Portland, Oregon.

Events and activities

Mayor Charlie Hales and his wife Nancy attended a Ramadan celebration in 2015.[1][2] The Ramadan Tent Project was brought to the city for the first time in 2016.[3] In 2017, Oregon Public Broadcasting said Ramadan celebrations at the Muslim Education Center in southwest Portland "took on new tones" after the Portland train attack,[4] which occurred just before Ramadan and prompted the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) to add patrols during the holiday.[5] In 2020 and 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the local community had to adapt to social distancing requirements.[6][7] The University of Portland has provided resources to students during Ramadan.[8]

The Islamic Center of Portland has an annual open house ahead of Ramadan.[9] The Port of Portland has considered establishing a prayer room for Ramadan at Portland International Airport.[10]

The Oregonian and The New York Times have reported on how Portland Trail Blazers player Enes Kanter Freedom observes Ramadan.[11]

Food and drink

DarSalam,[12] Mira's East African Cuisine,[13] and Queen Mama's Kitchen are among local restaurants that have served customary food and drinks for the holiday.[14] In 2025, a writer for Bon Appétit described writing about Ramadan food traditions in the U.S., while living in Portland in 2017, and recalled: "As I visited mosques and community centers across the city, I kept hearing the same thing from Muslim teens: During Ramadan, especially after leaving the mosque late at night, they love to visit Portland's famed doughnut chain Voodoo Doughnuts. Why? They love the cheekiness and the idea of eating something seemingly haram—it is not—at a place that serves doughnuts with a Satan sign on it, and another called the 'Cock-N-Balls.'"[15] Rose City Book Pub served iftar dinners every night during Ramadan in 2025.[16]

In 2025, the Muslim Advisory Council hosted twenty PPB officers to join local Muslim in breaking a fast through iftar at the Multnomah Arts Center.[17][18]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Upstarts and amateurs". Portland Tribune. 2015-04-02. OCLC 46708462. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
  2. ^ Parks, Casey (2015-04-24). "Team of Dreams". The Oregonian. Advance Publications. ISSN 8750-1317. OCLC 985410693. Archived from the original on 2017-10-09. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
  3. ^ Ramadan Tent Project:
  4. ^ "At Post-Attack Vigils, Oregonians Urge Each Other To Stand Up To Hate". Oregon Public Broadcasting. Archived from the original on 2025-07-10. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
  5. ^ 2017 Portland train attack:
  6. ^ COVID-19 pandemic:
  7. ^ Hallman Jr, Tom (2021-05-12). "Ramadan, a month of fasting, prayer and dedication to community for Muslims, ends at sunset Wednesday". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2025-04-13. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
  8. ^ "Guide: How to Celebrate Ramadan as a College Student". The Beacon. University of Portland. Archived from the original on 2025-03-22. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
  9. ^ "2 People Dead In Train Attack In Portland On Eve Of Ramadan". Oregon Public Broadcasting. Archived from the original on 2026-01-20. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
  10. ^ McIntosh, Don; Gruben, Mallory; Gruben, Don McIntosh and Mallory (2023-03-15). "Workers petition for a prayer room at the Portland airport". Northwest Labor Press. Oregon Labor Press Publishing Company. Archived from the original on 2024-06-24. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
  11. ^ Enes Kanter Freedom:
  12. ^ "Portland restaurants prepare for beginning of Ramadan". KGW. 2025-02-28. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
  13. ^ Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (2022-03-31). "At Mira's East African Cuisine, One Family's Iftar Traditions Take the Forefront". Eater Portland. Vox Media. Archived from the original on 2023-09-27. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
  14. ^ "Queen Mama's Kitchen — bringing a taste of Saudi to Portland, Oregon". Arab News. 2024-03-21. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
  15. ^ Janmohamed, Zahir (2025-03-13). "Debunking What Ramadan Food Means in America". Bon Appétit. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
  16. ^ Profenna, Chiara (2025-02-26). "Where to find community iftar meals in Oregon during Ramadan". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2025-04-10. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
  17. ^ Shaikh, Zaeem (2025-03-08). "Portland police reflect on strengthened relationship with Muslim community members in iftar meal". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2026-02-18. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
  18. ^ Graves, Mark. "Community iftar hosted by Portland Police Bureau's Muslim Advisory Council". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
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