COVID-19 Update

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Memorial Church, the Center for Inter-Religious Community, Learning and Experiences (CIRCLE), and Windhover Contemplative Center are all currently closed. Students who wish to apply for a religious event exemption, click HERE for more information.

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Office for Religious & Spiritual Life
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Religious Observances

Upcoming Holy Days

For more information for observances for Ramadan.

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Religious Calendar

View an exhaustive list of observances throughout the year. 

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Religious Observance Policy

Read the latest policies regarding observances in relation to campus.

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Religious Accommodations

Explore the different types of accommodations available to members of Stanford's communities. 

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