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March 06, 2024

Halal Meals Available During Ramadan

Jessica Tones

In observance of Ramadan, Iftar meals will be offered daily at Scotty's Market, beginning Sunday, March 10, 2024 – Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Scotty's Market will be open daily until 9 p.m., with a rotating menu of hot entrees Halal chicken, beef and lamb, as well as and vegetarian options.

Along with the Iftar meal, Scotty's Market has a diverse menu of Heat and Eat Specials located in the fresh produce case at the front of the store. You'll find grab-and-go meals, sides, and desserts which are perfect for late-night and Suhoor meals. Iftar and Suhoor meals can be purchsed with meal blocks, FLEX, DineXtra, debit/credit or cash.

The Muslim Student Association (MSA) will be hosting weekly halaqas and free Iftars every Thursday. The halaqas will start 45 minutes before iftar. On a daily basis students can gather in Scotty's Market to break their fast. For questions about MSA events, Cemal Otiz cozis@andrew.cmu.edu or Aleena Siddiqui ansiddiq@andrew.cmu.edu.

As always, certified-Halal meal options are available at several campus dining locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Students with dining plans can use up to two meal blocks per meal period. Scotty's Market offers flexible options for students to use their meal plan for hot or cold bar meals at the grill, and heat-and-eat specials in the grab-and-go-cooler, or a combination of both!

Maximize your Meal Blocks

Salem’s Big Meal $16.99 + upgrades for meat (beef or lamb) or biryani

  • If you want to upgrade your Big Meal, including biryani or meat upgrade, fruit, date package, and a traditional drink, use (2) meal blocks for a fully loaded meal
  • If you select a big meal without the upgrades, use (1) meal block + FLEX, DineXtra, credit/debit, or cash to pay the difference (price varies based on upgrades).

Heat and Eat Specials

You'll find grab-and-go meals, sides, and desserts in the fresh produce case at the front of the store. These freshly prepared options are perfect for late-night and Suhoor meals.

    • Select any 24 oz Heat and Eat meal, valued up to $12.99, and use (1) blockExtra charges apply for premium selections like beef and lamb specials (+$3 for lunch, +$2 for dinner).

    • Mix & match! For example, use (1) block for a burger & fries at the grill, and your second block for a 24 oz Chicken Tikka Masala to enjoy later.

Each Suhoor Meal Includes:

  • (1) Heat-and-Eat or Grab-and-Go Selection, valued up to $12.99. Extra charges apply for premium selections like meat and lamb specials (+$3 for lunch, +$2 for dinner).

  • (1) complimentary block water, or your choice of pint-sized whole or 2% milk

  • (3) dates

  • (1) piece of fresh fruit - choice of apple, orange and banana
No! You can always pay with credit/debit cards and cash, or other dining funds like FLEX and DineXtra.