The Muslim Student Association, in collaboration with the Muslim Student Life Coordinator and the Muslim Tech Collaborative, welcomed more than 140 San Francisco State University students to start their first iftar event of the year on Tuesday.  The event hosted students in the University Club at the Caesar Chavez Student Center, where students broke their fast, participated in a group prayer and enjoyed Afghan cuisine for their iftar meal. Feb. 18, 2026, marked the first day of Ramadan month in the Islamic calendar, where Muslims around the world start fasting from sunrise to sunset. Muslims traditionally gather for large meals and break their fast with their families or in mosques. Maria Anjum, a long-time member of the MSA and planner of the iftar events, emphasized the importance of hosting iftar events to create a safe space for the community, while ICE raids have targeted Muslim communities in the Bay Area.  “With everything going on now, it’s more important than ever to have ...