Ramadan in California.
Iftars, taraweeh & Eid.
Your statewide guide to observing the blessed month across California. Find community iftars, 20-rakat Taraweeh locations, late-night suhoor dining, and Eid-ul-Fitr gathering grounds.
Celebrating Ramadan across the Golden State
From the massive nightly Taraweeh congregations at MCA in Santa Clara and ISOC in Garden Grove to the bustling midnight suhoor crowds along Brookhurst Street in Anaheim’s Little Arabia, California offers one of the most vibrant Ramadan atmospheres in North America.
Taraweeh & Qiyam Locations
Landmark California mosques hosting complete Quran recitation (Khatm al-Quran) and nightly prayers.
Islamic Center of Southern California
434 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90020
King Fahad Mosque
10980 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232
Muslim Community Association (MCA)
3003 Scott Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Islamic Society of the East Bay (ISEB)
33330 Peace Terrace, Fremont, CA 94555
Islamic Society of Orange County (ISOC)
1 Al-Rahman Plaza, Garden Grove, CA 92844
Islamic Center of Irvine (ICOI)
2 Truman St, Irvine, CA 92620
Masjid Al-Ansar (West Coast Islamic Society)
1717 S Brookhurst St, Anaheim, CA 92804
Islamic Center of San Diego (ICSD)
7050 Eckstrom Ave, San Diego, CA 92111
SALAM Islamic Center
4545 College Oak Dr, Sacramento, CA 95841
Islamic Center of Riverside (ICR)
1038 W Linden St, Riverside, CA 92507
Iftar & Suhoor Spots
Restaurants offering iftar buffets, extended Ramadan hours, and fresh pre-dawn meals.
Desert Moon Grill
Wood-fire Mediterranean grill at 888 S Brookhurst St in Anaheim’s Little Arabia. The restaurant states on its website that all of its meat is 100% halal.
Kareem's Falafel
Long-running falafel shop at 1208 S Brookhurst St in Anaheim. Address and phone are listed on the official website.
Forn Al Hara
Lebanese bakery and restaurant at 512 S Brookhurst St, Suite 5, in Anaheim.
House of Mandi
Yemeni restaurant at 518 S Brookhurst St #1 in Anaheim. The business describes the kitchen as 100% halal.
De Afghanan Cuisine
Afghan restaurant at 37395 Fremont Blvd in Fremont. This address is De Afghanan Cuisine, not the nearby De Afghanan Kabob House at 37405 Fremont Blvd.
Darda Seafood Restaurant
Seafood restaurant at 296 Barber Court in Milpitas.
Zareen's
Pakistani and Indian restaurant at 365 S California Avenue in Palo Alto. The company describes itself as a halal restaurant.
Dune Downtown
Mediterranean restaurant at 199 W Olympic Blvd in downtown Los Angeles. Some menu items are described as halal; the kitchen is not fully halal.
Urban Skillet
Burger restaurant at 5060 Lankershim Blvd in North Hollywood. The company describes the location as 100% zabiha halal.
Sufi Mediterranean Cuisine
Mediterranean restaurant at 5915 Balboa Ave in San Diego.
Ariana Gyros & Kabobs
Afghan and Mediterranean restaurant at 8785 Center Pkwy, Unit B160, in Sacramento.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do California mosques announce the start of Ramadan and Eid?
Most California mosques follow the Fiqh Council of North America (astronomical calculation) or regional moon-sighting committees such as the Central Hilal Committee. Sighting announcements are confirmed the evening before the first fast.
Are free community iftars open to non-Muslim visitors?
Yes. Community iftars at mosques like ICSC in Los Angeles, MCA in Santa Clara, and ISOC in Garden Grove regularly welcome interfaith neighbors, city officials, and guests to experience the hospitality of Ramadan.
Where are major Eid prayers held in California?
Large California Muslim communities often hold outdoor Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha prayers in civic convention centers, fairgrounds, and regional parks (such as the Anaheim Convention Center, Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, and Los Angeles convention venues) to accommodate thousands of attendees.