Ramadan & Eid
in Illinois.
From communal iftars and late-night suhoor in Bridgeview and Devon Avenue to 20-rak'ah Taraweeh prayers and mass outdoor Eid grounds accommodating tens of thousands of worshippers.
Iftar Dining & Buffets
Top Illinois halal dining rooms featuring special multi-course iftar menus, traditional dates, lentil soup, and charcoal grilled meats.
Al Bawadi Grill — Bridgeview
Renowned annual Ramadan Iftar buffet featuring charcoal mixed grills, whole roasted lamb, mansaf, lentil soup, and fresh Arabic sweets. Reservations recommended.
View restaurant profile ↗Late Night Suhoor Spots
Where to find hot fresh parathas, eggs, foul mudammas, and warm chai open late or 24 hours leading up to Fajr adhan.
Ghareeb Nawaz — Devon Ave
Open 24 hours daily during Ramadan for suhoor crowds. Fresh warm parathas, keema, eggs, and piping hot chai served until Fajr.
View details ↗Taraweeh Prayer Locations
Major Illinois mosques that publish nightly Taraweeh programs. Check each mosque’s own site for Qaris, sisters’ prayer space and parking.
Mosque Foundation
Complete 20-rak’ah Taraweeh prayers nightly with internationally renowned guest Qaris, live streaming, and Khatm al-Quran on the 27th night.
View mosque profile ↗Islamic Foundation
Nightly Taraweeh, community youth halaqas, tahajjud prayers during the last ten nights, and complimentary community suhoor.
View mosque profile ↗Central Illinois Mosque and Islamic Center (CIMIC)
Nightly Taraweeh prayers and daily community-sponsored student iftars welcoming hundreds of UIUC university students.
View mosque profile ↗Mass Eid Prayer Grounds
Annual mass gatherings uniting tens of thousands of Muslims across stadiums, convention centers, and fairgrounds for Eid ul-Fitr and Eid ul-Adha.
Bridgeview Sports Dome / SeatGeek Stadium
Massive annual united Eid prayer gathering hosted by Mosque Foundation, accommodating over 10,000 worshippers across morning shifts.
Host center details ↗Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
One of the Midwest’s largest indoor Eid congregations, organized jointly by Chicago area Islamic organizations.
Host center details ↗DuPage County Fairgrounds
Annual outdoor/indoor Eid prayer organized by western suburban Islamic centers with carnival games and family activities.
Host center details ↗Navigating Ramadan in Illinois
Do restaurants require reservations for iftar?
Yes, especially on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights along Harlem Avenue in Bridgeview and in Villa Park. Buffets at places like Al Bawadi frequently book out in advance. Calling 24–48 hours ahead is strongly advised.
How early should I arrive for Eid prayers?
For major venues like SeatGeek Stadium / Bridgeview Sports Dome or the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, plan to arrive 45 to 60 minutes before the scheduled prayer shift to account for heavy suburban traffic and parking.