Fundraising update and Groundbreaking Ceremony - Saturday, April 6
March 30, 2024/Ramadan 20, 1445
ETCIC Fundraiser update
Jazak Allah Khairun to all who attended the ETCIC Fundraiser.
We pray to Allah SWT that He reward all those who generously invested with Allah SWT at the fundraiser in this month of Ramadan to further establish His House of Worship in our community.
Alhamdulilah, our donations and pledges to date are at $347,770. We pray that Allah SWT increases the wealth and ranks in Jannah of all those who participated Ameen!
JazakAllah Khairun to all the volunteers who participated in the planning and execution of our fundraiser event. May Allah reward you all in this world and the Hereafter for all the hard work you put in to make this event a success - Ameen!
We also missed many of you at the fundraiser. If you were unable to attend the fundraiser, your Masjid and Islamic Center still needs your participation to help reach its fundraising goals. Your donation to ETCIC is not only a Sadaqa Jareeya, but it also allows ETCIC to better serve everyone in the community, especially our future generations.
You can donate:
1. By Mail: ETCIC 12585 Hudson Rd S, Afton MN 55001
2. At the ETCIC: by placing it in the donation box or giving it to one of the board members
3. Online at https://www.etcic.org/fundraiser/
Please help spread the word in your social circles
If you have any questions, please contact Br Syed Masroor Ahmed, Fundraising Coordinator at 612-760-4602, or Br Waseem Khan, President at 651-263-5531.
A 3D video of the proposed expansion can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve9eYlMj9Mw
The Prophet (PBUH) said, "Whosoever builds for Allah a Masjid, Allah will reward him similar to it in paradise." (Bukhari and Muslim)
ETCIC Ground Breaking Ceremony - Saturday, April 6
What: ETCIC Ground Breaking
When: Saturday, April 6 2024, after ASR prayer (around 5PM)
Where: ETCIC, 12585 Hudson Road S, Afton, MN 55001
The ETCIC has made substantial progress in completing most of the pre-construction tasks. Additionally, there has been significant advancement in securing Shariah Financing for the project. In sha Allah based on that, we anticipate commencing construction after Ramadan, pending a few remaining items, including meeting our fundraising goals.
In Sha Allah we will be hosting a groundbreaking ceremony for the Expansion Project on Saturday, April 6th. This date also coincides with the 27th day of Ramadan, and the ceremony will commence after ASR prayers (around 5 PM).
Please come with your families and children and bring your shovels! The weather looks promising In sha Allah! We will do the groundbreaking ceremony outside at the construction site In Sha Allah. Please remember this project and our Masjid in your duaas this Ramadan!
Contact us
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Eastern Twin Cities Islamic Center
12585 Hudson Road South
Afton, MN 55001
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