Friday Announcements 2024-10-04

Islamic Centre of Cambridge (ICC)
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Friday Announcements

October 4, 2024

As salaamu alaikum

Islamic Heritage Month Exhibit

There is going to be a free Islamic Heritage Month exhibit at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum on Saturday, October 5th from 11am to 6pm. Please visit the exhibit and show your support. 
 

Community Reunion BBQ
 

ICC invites you to a fun-filled end of summer Community Reunion BBQ on Sunday, October 13th from 2pm to 4pm in the ICC parking lot. Please join us with your family and friends! There will be activities for kids, henna, and meals will be sold for only $5 each!

Come out and mingle with other community members, meet new people, and enjoy the delicious food and drinks while the weather is still nice! Please see the poster below for full details.
 

Program for Seniors
 

There is a new program for seniors starting this month, it is called the 50Five+ Club. This program is aimed at keeping seniors in our community active and connected. The first meeting will be held on October 19th. If you would like more information, please visit the office. 

Family Night

ICC will be holding its annual Family Night on October 31st, 2024. There will be lots of goodies and fun for the kids! Full details to follow soon. 

Fundraising Dinner

There is going to be a Fundraising Dinner on November 9th after the maghrib prayer. More details to follow soon. Please show your support and donate generously!

New Hifz Class for Girls

There is currently a waiting list for entry to the ISOC Tahfeez-ul-Quran program. To help accommodate this demand, ISOC is adding a new Hifz class for girls from Grade 2 to Grade 5. Please contact the school office at 519-740-6855 for more information.

No Friday Family Halaqah

There will be no Friday Family Halaqah until further notice.

Emergency Aid For Gaza

Jazakum Allahu khairan to all community members who have donated to the Palestine Aid campaign. With your help, we were able to distribute meals, food items, and medical supplies to the people of Gaza.  

You can donate to the Palestine Aid campaign by clicking the button below.

DONATE: Palestine Emergency Appeal

Feed the Need Food Program 
 

Every month ICC distributes food to families in need in our community. Non-perishable groceries can be dropped off at the masjid all year round, and donations to this important program can be made by clicking the button below. 
 

DONATE FOR FAMILIES IN NEED

Ladies Elevator Project

ICC is raising funds for a new elevator project. The ICC does not have a functional elevator that reaches all three floors, especially the ladies' mezzanine, and it is a growing need for our community. Please donate generously! 

DONATE NOW

Evening Qur'an Class

ICC Evening Qur'an Classes are held each weekday evening (Monday to Friday) from 5 to 6pm and 6 to 7pm. Registration forms can be picked up from the office or downloaded here.
 

Islamic Studies Sunday School 

Islamic Studies Sunday School registration is open all year round! Please call the ICC office to register.
 

Marriages and Funerals at ICC

The Islamic Centre of Cambridge facilitates both marriages and funerals for the community. Please visit the office, or call 519-740-6855 for details. 

ICC Funeral Financial Support Services

ICC is now offering a full funeral financial support program. This program will help members of our community cover the high cost of funerals. 
Today, funeral costs between $6000-$7000, which can be very difficult for families to pay. The FFSS program allows the community to come together and help each other cover this cost. 
Please visit our website for forms, and full details on how the program works. Application packages are also available at the office.  
 

Parking Lot Safety

For everyone's safety, please carefully review the following guidelines for the parking lot area:

1. Do not block the masjid stairs, or the parking lot exit, when dropping off or picking up others from the masjid. Cars are not permitted to stop or park in front of the stairs.
2. If you need to drop off or pick up a child for evening Qur'an classes, kindly park in a designated parking spot and walk the child to and from the building.
3. Always look both ways and be vigilant while walking across the parking lot, especially while crossing the lane where cars exit.
4. Use extra caution when crossing the parking lot in bad weather conditions.
5. The speed limit in the parking lot is 15km. Please do not exceed this limit at any time. 
6.  Kindly report all unusual activity in the parking lot to masjid administration. This may include abandoned vehicles, excess trash, burned out lights, and missing or damaged signs.

Parking Lot and Fire Routes

Please observe the Fire Route regulations at all times while parking in the ICC parking lot. 
Also, kindly DO NOT park in spots designated for people with disabilities unless you are legally authorized to do so. The city may issue tickets for anyone not parked in a properly designated spot. 

Prayer Mats with Back Support 

There are special prayer mats with folding back support available at the ICC office for $35 each. The prayer mat folds in such a way that it can be used as a chair with back support. Please visit the office during the weekdays for information or to purchase a mat. 

You can donate by:

  1. E-transfer - [email protected]
  2. Becoming a monthly donor by electronic funds transfer 
  3. Mailing a cheque payable to Islamic Centre of Cambridge, 1550 Dunbar Road, Cambridge ON N1R 8J5
  4. Giving online through credit or debit at www.iccambridge.com.
  5. Facebook - www.facebook.com/ICCambridge 
  6. Calling our office at 519-740-6855 so we can help you process your donation.