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Featured Events
This Saturday
Kids Ramadan Craft Activities
For Children Ages 4 to 12: Starting this Saturday, after Dhur (1:30 p.m.), Khala Emira Mustafa will lead a weekly Saturday afternoon crafts session during Ramadan for our kids to create beautiful crafts.
These detailed crafts, made of quality supplies, will help you and your kids create lasting bonding memories of Ramadan for years to come, inshaAllah.
Limited spots are open. Register now.
Ramadan Iftar Sponsorship 2024
MCC Hosts Daily Iftars Feeding Thousands
With this month of generosity, we are given many opportunities to unite the community and perform good deeds for the sake of Allah. One easy way to do that is to provide food for those who fast.
The Prophet () said: "Whoever gives someone something to break the fast with, he would have the same blessings as the fasting person, and this would not reduce the blessings of the fasting person in any way." [Ahmad and Tirmidhi]
This year, during Ramadan, MCC will host more than 65 Iftars & Suhoors (parallel community dinners daily) and provide Iftar every night after Maghrib and suhoor at least 1-2 times a week and in the last ten nights. Iftars range from $600 to $6,000 covering food, water, supplies, security, cleaning, and suhoor.
Ramadan Timetable & Events Calendar
Upcoming Events
Al Ghazali Series for Children
Sr. Aisha Gray Henry
Monday, March 18 | 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. PST
For children ages 5 to 12: Childrens Author Aisha Gray Henry, the founder of the Ghazalis Children Project, talks virtually to our children about the timeless teachings of Al-Ghazali in this four-part Ramadan workshop series. Register.
Nightly Taraweeh Prayers
Qari Amar Bellaha
Daily | 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Taraweeh prayer begins at 9 p.m. for the first two weeks of Ramadan and at 9:15 p.m. for the remaining two weeks. Here is the recitation schedule. Join in person or watch live nightly.
Daily Singles Iftar
MCC East Bay
Daily except for the first three Saturdays | 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
For our single brothers and sisters, please join us each night in Ramadan 24 for an Iftar dinner to break your fast in the community. On first three Saturdays, singles Iftar joins community-wide Iftar. Register here.
Teen Weekend Halaqa & Iftar
Sidi Mahdy Amine
Friday, March 22 | 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
For our middle and high school girls & boys (ages 12 to 18), please join us the first three Fridays in Ramadan for a program just for you: pray Asr in the congregation, have a halaqa before a yummy Iftar dinner, and games & trivia before Taraweeh. Registration opens at 5 p.m. tonight.
MYNA Youth QIYAMPS
MCC East Bay
Sat. - Sun., March 23-24 | 1:30 p.m. to 6:15 a.m.
For Youth Ages 12 to 18: MYNA is hosting a one-day Qiyam where youth will take a deep dive into the importance of the Holy Quran, the word of Allah (swt), first revealed to Prophet Muhammad (saw) in the blessed month of Ramadan. Limited registration available.
Weekly Community Iftar
MCC East Bay
Saturday, March 23 | 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
For the first three Saturdays in Ramadan, join your fasting brothers and sisters for MCCs weekly massive community iftar and stay afterward for evening worship. Registration opens at 5 p.m. tonight.
Qur'an/Dhikr Circle for Sisters
Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi
Sunday, March 24 | 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
For Sisters: Join this women's only Qur'an & Dhikr circle over three Sunday afternoons filled with recitation, reflection & Salawat.
Ramadan Weekly Storytime
Khala Sahar
Sunday, March 24 | 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
For children ages 2 to 10: Over two Sundays this Ramadan, our dear animated storyteller will read & entertain our young children for an engaging hour with a unique Islamic theme.
Interfaith Iftar: Breaking Bread with Chef Lisa
Chef Lisa Ahmad
Sunday, March 24 | 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
This year's Interfaith Iftar will be held at Lynnewood United Methodist Church in Pleasanton. Space is limited. MCC congregation members: please attend ONLY if they accompany a friend, co-worker, or neighbor of another faith or nonfaith. RSVP here.
Worship with Ease | Iftar for Divorced & Widowed
Wasilah Connections & MCC East Bay
Sunday, March 24 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
For our divorced and widowed sisters and brothers in the Bay Area only: join us for an Iftar! Please bring your family! This Iftar is only for families impacted by divorce or widowers. RSVP here.
Taraweeh Babysitting on Weekends
MCC East Bay
Fri. & Sat. & Odd-Nights | 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
For parents with children who would like to attend Taraweeh prayers, we provide babysitting on the weekends for ages 2 to 11. The children will create beautiful Ramadan crafts, play games, & listen to stories. RSVP required.
Daily Juz (Chapter) Qur'an Recitation
Qari Amar Bellaha
Daily | 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m.
As you prepare Iftar each day after Asr, Hafiz Amar recites one Juz daily on Facebook, YouTube & Instagram. Recitation schedule
Eid Toy Drive During Ramadan
MCC Girl Scouts Troops
Daily | 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Please help us spread cheer to families in need during this blessed time by donating new unwrapped gifts (in person or online) to the MCC Girl Scouts 7th Annual Toy Drive.
This Week's Featured Video
On moonsighting eve, Author Eman Kourtam read a story for children to learn the significance of Ramadan and how to make it the best Ramadan ever.
Community means that YOU are supported and welcomed here!
- Do you have financial limitations that restrict your involvement and attendance?
Please complete our Sadaqa/Zakat application so we can partner to get you through this. - Are you struggling emotionally, in your relationship, or while raising children?
Get professional counseling and holistic psychological help at the Counseling Office at MCC. - Do you or your child have special needs that are limiting your participation?
Email MCC's Special-Needs Coordinator at [email protected] - Did you recently experience or currently experience a death or illness in your family?
Believe in the healing balm of prayer. Submit a community dua for this Friday's Jumu'ah services. - Do you have personal concerns or reservations that keep you from joining?
We want to know! Let's chat so we can work together to create an inclusive environment.
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Muslim Community Center East Bay (MCC) is a faith-based community hub that promotes the unity of God through service, education, and inspiration.
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