Event Type: Multifaith Observance Event Sponsor: University Chaplaincy (Islam) Begins at sundown on the first day listed. Commemorates the ascension (al-Mi'raj) of the Prophet to heaven following his night journey (al Isra') from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascent to heaven and return the same night. 

Building: Cousens Gym City: Medford, MA 02155 Campus: Medford/Somerville campus Location Details: 161 College Ave. Medford, MA 02155 Wheelchair Accessible: Yes Open to Public: Yes Event Type: Community Engagement Event Sponsor Details: Tufts Community Relations and Tufts Athletics RSVP Information: Free and open to the public. No tickets necessary. Event Contact Name: Maggie Carril Event Contact Email: margaret.carril@tufts.edu Event Contact Phone: 617-627-3780 Link: https://communityrelations.tufts.edu/community-programs/tufts-basketball-classic The 7th Annual Tufts Basketball Classic will be held on Sunday, January 18 in Cousens Gymnasium on Tufts' Medford/Somerville campus. Held annually, the Tufts Basketball Classic feature two back-to-back basketball games between the Medford and Somerville boys and girls basketball team. Tip off for the girls game is 12 p.m. while the boys games will begin at 1:30 p.m. Admission to the game is free. No tickets necessary. All fans and spectators are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item or household item to be donated to Medford and Somerville residents in need.

Event Type: University Holiday The university observes a holiday on this day.