Eid Al-Adha at MCA
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The Best Days of the Year are Here!
There are no days on which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these 10 days
-Sahih al-Bukhari
Were already halfway through the blessed 10 days of Dhul Hijjahthese precious days are slipping away. Dont miss the chance to increase in worship, charity, and acts of service while the reward is still multiplied and most beloved to Allah. Remember that Allah loves deeds that are small and consistent. Give to MCA today and be part of every good deed that happens through your masjid.
The Day of Arafat will be on Thursday, June 5th and Eid Al-Adha will be on Friday, June 6, inshallah (learn more).
Check out all the Eid events happening at MCAplus helpful tips on parking, Qurbani resources, and how to make the most of your Eid day with ease and joy.
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Qurbani Resources
I witnessed the Prophet () on the Day of Nahr (10th of Dhul-Hijjah). He said, "Whoever slaughtered the sacrifice before offering the Eid prayer, should slaughter another sacrifice in its place; and whoever has not slaughtered their sacrifice yet, should slaughter now."
-Sahih al-Bukhari (5562)
If youre arranging for your Qurbani to be performed abroad, be sure to request that the organization schedules it on the second or third day of Eid in their local time zone. This helps ensure that your Qurbani is done after you have prayed your Eid Prayer as required. Qurbani must be performed after Eid Prayer to be validotherwise, it will be considered general sadaqah rather than Qurbani.
Please see the list of organizations below that may be a resource for qurbani (not affiliated with MCA)
Significance of the Day of Arafat
The 9th of Dhul-Hijjah, known as the Day of Arafat or Yawm Al-Waqf (the Day of Standing), holds profound significance and will fall on Thursday, June 5th. It is the most significant day of the Hajj pilgrimage and one of the most important days in the Islamic calendar 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)
Be sure to fast on the Day of Arafat if possible as it expiates the sins of the previous year and the year to come! Increase your acts of worship, offer nafl prayers, read the Quran, send salutations to the Prophet , and make extra duas.
"He was asked about fasting on the day of 'Arafat (9th of DhuI-Hijjah), whereupon he said: It expiates the sins of the preceding year and the coming year." -Sahih Muslim (1162)
What To Do on the Day of Arafat
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Day of Arafat Iftar
As a long running tradition, MCA will be hosting our Annual Community Iftar on the Day of Arafat. Join us as one family to break our fast together on Thursday, June 5th at 8pm in Khadijah Banquet Hall!
Please note that RSVP is required as food quantities will be limited.
Donations are encouraged to cover the iftar.
Eid Al-Adha Prayer | MCA
For Eid Al-Adha, we commemorate the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahims willingness to sacrifice his son, Prophet Ismail, for the sake of Allah. Be sure to give Qurbani after Eid prayer to take part in honoring this sacrifice. 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 Prophetsaid: "O Abu Bakr! There is an Eid for every nation and this is our Eid." -Sahih Bukhari (952)
In accordance with theFiqh Council of North Americascalculation, Eid will be on Friday, June 6th, inshallah.Takbeerat starts 30 minutes before each prayer.
1. 7:30 AM -Imam Fuad Mohamed
2. 9:30 AM -Shaykh Alauddin El Bakri
3. 11:30 AM -Dr. Irfan Saadat
Please note: there will be no 12:15 Jummah prayer at MCA on Eid. The 1:30 Jummah prayer will take place as usual at MCA and Masjid Al-Noor will continue to have Jummah at 1:30 & 2:30.
Doors 19, 5, and 8 will be open for women to enter from. Doors 15, 16, and 17 will be open for men to enter from. Khadijah Banquet Hall will be used for both men and women.
Prayer Area for Special Needs
MCA Strives to be inclusive for all Muslims. Maryam Hall will be available exclusively for families with special needs and disabilities for all three Eid prayers.
TIPS FOR A SMOOTH PRAYER EXPERIENCE
**Parking Information:**We highly recommend that you carpool to MCA. The most stress-free way to attend is to drop off your passengers and give yourself at least 15 minutes to park in legal parking areas and walk over. Parking will be available at MCA1.0, MCA 3.0, Service Now lot A and legal street parking.To ensure a smooth experience, please adhere to parking rules. Park legally, as violators will be towed at owners expense. 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 pray their salah. Please do not block any doorways or exit paths at anytime and follow instructions of the guiding volunteers.Dont forget to bring a personal-fan if it's a hotter day!
Be open and ready to use the overflow areas once the main prayer halls fill up. The main prayer halls are generally completely full by the start of the prayer, but the overflow areas are always available, alhamdullilah.
These additional locations include:
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Babysitting Room (women only)
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Khadijah Banquet Hall (men and women)
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Green Turf (men and women and beautiful breezes!)
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Maryam Hall (special needs families)
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Eid Al-Adha Festival
Join us on Sunday, June 8th inshallah for a fun-filled Eid Festival packed with excitement and joy! Bring your family and friends!
Programs:
Live Show
Bouncy Houses & Games
Food Trucks with Delicious Eats
Snacks & Sweets
Fun Activities for All Ages
Lets come together to celebrate this joyous occasion with laughter, entertainment, and community spirit! Dont miss out!
**When:**Sunday, June 8th |6PM-10PM
**Where:**MCA Parking Lot
Doors 19, 5, and 8 will be open for women to enter from. Doors 15, 16, and 17 will be open for men to enter from. Khadijah Banquet Hall will be used for both men and women.
Henna Nights
What: Join us for a beautiful Henna Night at the MCA Youth Lounge to celebrate Eid Al-Adha, InshaAllah! Enjoy stunning henna by our local, talented artists, sip on chai & coffee, treat yourself to sweets, and shop for beautiful hijabsall in one cozy, cheerful evening! Cafe Zamaan will be there June 5th!
This is a perfect pre-Eid celebration for sisters and moms with daughters to relax, connect, and get Eid-ready together.
When: June 4 & 5 | 7:00 PM 11:00 PM (Last entry at 10:30 PM)
Where: June 4 at Aisha Hall / June 5 at Youth Lounge
WATCH
Dhul Hijjah: Blessed & Sacred Days
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Making the Most of Opportunities of Dhul Hijjah
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