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Welcoming Dhul-Hijjah!

Letter From the Executive Board

Assalamu Alaikum Community Members,

The month of Dhul-Hijjah is upon us! Wishing you an early Eid Mubarak!

The crescent new moon was sighted in Saudi Arabia! The first 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah 2025 begins tomorrow, May 28th, and the Day of Arafat will be on Thursday, June 5th and Eid Al-Adha will be on Friday, June 6, inshallah (learn more).

There are no days on which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these 10 days (Sahih al-Bukhari)

Remember that Allah loves deeds that are small and consistenttranslate all the good you had done during Ramadan and make them habitual.

Please see stay tuned for more details on the Day of Arafat Fast, Eid Prayer, Eid Celebration, and more inshallah.

Sincerely,

Mesbah Karim

President, Executive Board

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The First 10 Days of Dhul-Hijjah

The month of Dhul Hijjah is one of the most sacred times of the Islamic year. A month of increased spirituality, we witness 2 very special events Hajj and Eid ul Adha all in devotion to Allah (SWT). The first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah are often referred to as the best 10 days of the year, and a second chance after Ramadan. For those of us not performing the Hajj pilgrimage this year, this is still a great time of blessing and immense reward.

Virtues of the first 10 days

Significance of the Day of Arafah

The 9th of Dhul-Hijjah, known as the Day of Arafah or Yawm Al-Waqf (the Day of Standing), holds profound significance and is expected to fall on Thursday, June 5th, 2025. It is the most significant day of the Hajj pilgrimage and one of the most important days in the Islamic calendar.Fasting on this day is highly encouraged (Sahih Muslim 1162), as it marks the occasion when Allah (SWT) perfected the religion of Islam and completed His favor upon the Prophet Muhammad .

This day I have perfected for you your religion and completed My favor upon you and have approved for you Islam as religion. (Quran, 5:3)

This is the most blessed day of the yearbe sure to fast as the Day of Arafah as it expiates the sins of the previous year and the year to come! Increase your acts of worship, offer your nafl prayers, read the Quran, send salutations to the Prophet , and make extra of duahs.

"He was asked about fasting on the day of 'Arafa (9th of Dhu'I-Hijja), whereupon he said: It expiates the sins of the preceding year and the coming year." - Sahih Muslim, no. 1162.

What To Do on the Day of Arafah

Eid Al-Adha Prayer | MCA

Please keep a lookout on our website and e-mail for additional details.

In accordance with theFiqh Council of North Americascalculation, inshaAllah Eid will be on Friday, June 6 inshallah. _Takbeerat starts 30 minutes before each prayer._More info on the khateebs will be shared soon inshallah.

1. 7:30 AM -Imam Fuad
2. 9:30 AM -Shaykh Ala el Bakri
3. 11:30 AM - TBA

Parking Information:.We highly recommend that you carpool to MCA. To ensure a smooth experience, please adhere to parking rules.**Park legally, as violators will be towed.**We encourage you to arrive early and kindly request that you vacate your parking spot in time for the next prayer goers.

**Shoes:**Please ensure you have a bag for your shoes and keep them with you during prayer to avoid misplacement.

**Prayer Halls:**Please vacate your space before the next prayer so that others can easily join their salah inshallah.Once the main prayer halls fill up, please respect the volunteers and navigate to an overflow area including Khadijah Banquet Hall, Maryam Banquet Hall, and the turf. Please do not block any doorways or exit paths at anytime.

Eid Al-Adha | MCA

For Eid-Al-Adha, we commemorate the sacrifice Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and Prophet Ismail (AS) made. Make sure to give your qurbani a sacrifice we Muslims partake in to reflect the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahims willingness to give his son, Ismail, for the sake of Allah. Eid will take place on June 6th inshallah and is a 3-day celebration! We are praying for our hujjaj who are on their way for their pilgrimage inshallah!

The Prophet (PBUH) said: "O Abu Bakr! There is an Eid for every nation and this is our Eid." (Sahih Bukhari)

Be sure to partake in the Sunnah of the Prophet (S) on the Day of Eid, including:

Take a shower or bath (ghusl)
Have a breakfast (the Prophet (S) ate dates before prayer)
Wear the best clothes and apply your favorite perfume
Say takbir tashriq after each prayer
Walk to the masjid and use a different route on the way back
Pray the Eid prayer together, in congregation
Greet and exchange gifts with family and friends
Perform your Qurbani after the Eid prayer, as required in the Sunnah. Sending Qurbani online or abroad? Plan in advance and request it be done on the 2nd or 3rd day of Eid to ensure your Eid prayer is completed first.