Eid-ul-Adha Prayer on Monday, June 17, 2024
The first day of Dhul Hijjah is on Saturday, June 8. Eid ul Adha celebrated on Monday, June 17, 2024.
Dhul Hijjah starts tomorrow (Saturday). Eid ul-Adha is on June 17.
Assalamu Alaikum Beloved MCC Family,
Due to no verifiable sighting of the moon, the month of Dhul Hijjah begins tomorrow, Saturday, June 8. The Day of Arafah is on Sunday, June 16. Eid-ul-Adha is on Monday, June 17.
Please plan to fast on the blessed Day of Arafat (the day before Eid) on Sunday, June 16. MCC hosts its annual Iftar event on that day. RSVP here.
On Monday, June 17, MCC is excited to host one indoor and two outdoor Eid ul-Adha prayer services this yearmore details to follow.
Make the Most of the Blessed Days of Dhul Hijjah
- 1st Dhul-Hijjah: Saturday, June 8
"Righteous deeds done in the first ten days of the month of Dhul Hijjah are more beloved to Allah than any other day (BUKHARI).
- Day of Arafah, Sunday, June 16
"Fasting on the Day of Arafat expiates for sins of the previous year and the coming year (MUSLIM).
- Eid Al-Adha, Monday, June 17
We will have one indoor service at MCC at 7:30 a.m. and two outdoor prayers in San Ramon at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. **We will share more details in this Thursday's newsletter.**
Watch: Pilgrims at Home | Imam Zaid Shakir
Imam Zaid Shakir gives practical insights on increasing our worship and servitude in the blessed and rewarding first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah leading into Eid ul-Adha.
Blessed Dhul Hijjah Resources
- Talks & Sermons on Dhul Hijjah: http://mcceastbay.org/dhul-hijjah
- Talks & Sermons on the Hajj: http://mcceastbay.org/hajj
- Guide for Dhul Hijjah's First Ten Days: http://mcceastbay.org/hijjah-guide
- What is Special About the Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah? | Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said
- Dhul Hijjah: 10-Day Game Plan & Checklist (Yaqeen Institute): http://mcceastbay.org/hijjah-plan
- Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah: A Planner for Your Good Deeds (A Continous Charity): http://mcceastbay.org/hijjah-planner
- The Eid Takbeers - PDF or Audio
The Messenger (PBUH) of Allah said, There are no days during which righteous action is so pleasing to Allah than these days (the first ten days of Dhul HIjjah). [Bukhari]
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Read Qur'an
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Make Dua
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Increase Nawaafil Prayers
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Fasting
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Dhikr, Salawaat and Daroud-e-shareef
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Help needy families & feed people
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