MCC Weekly Newsletter
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Thank you for a Beautiful Ramadan!
Dear Beloved MCC Community,
Thank you for a beautiful Ramadan.
Each member of our community contributed to making this Ramadan a memorable one.
We thank Qari Amar Bellaha and his three students, Hafiz Omar Ali, Hafiz Taha Abdullah, and Hafiz Ahmed Hussayni, for leading us in Taraweeh every night.
We want to thank our exceptional volunteers who took time out of their busy schedules and nightly worship to help with the Iftaars & Suhoors, ushered during Taraweeh, and kept our beautiful masjid clean.
We want to thank all those who sponsored our 65+ Iftars & Suhoors this Ramadan.
We want to thank all the donors who hastened to support our causes so we can continue to offer our services throughout the year. If you haven't fulfilled your pledge, please do so at your earliest convenience here.
May Allah accept your fasting, good intentions, ibadah and khidma to our Ummah (Muslim community). May we get to see Ramadan together in community again next year iA .
Starting Tomorrow Evening!
Friday Night Basketball for Boys
For Teen Boys Ages 14+! As the spring season unfolds, join us weekly on Friday nights for pick-up basketball at a rotating gym location in the Tri-Valley.
This is a beautiful opportunity to engage in friendly competition, improve your basketball skills, and connect with your community peers.
Limited to forty participants per night. We will have six sessions (no session on May 17).
Upcoming Events
Jumu'ah Khutbahs @ MCC & Dublin Library
Imam Zaid Shakir, TBA, & Hafiz Yaseen Mahmood
Friday, April 12 | 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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*First Service @ MCC: 1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.*
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Second Service @ Dublin Library: 1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.
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Third Service @ MCC: 2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.
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Fourth Service @ MCC: 3:40 p.m. to 4 p.m.
*Heavy parking congestion. Avoid this service.
MCC worshipers may not park in any neighboring business or lots.
Weekly Offsite Jumu'ah @ Dublin Library
Hafiz Yaseen Mahmood
Friday, April 12 | 1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.
We are back at Dublin Library. Help ease parking congestion at MCC by attending our weekly parallel off-site Jumu'ah at Dublin Library. There is ample parking at the Library, comfortable prayer space, and boxed lunches for sale. Fulfill your religious obligation while helping your local masjid.
Due to rain this Saturday, MCC has rescheduled Eid ul-Fitr Family Fun Carnival to the following Saturday.
Eid ul-Fitr Family Fun Carnival
MCC East Bay
Saturday, April 20* | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
*Updated date*
Join us for the Seventh Annual Tri-Valley Celebration in the MCC Parking Lot for various activities, including rock climbing, a petting zoo, face painting, and much more! This year, we will also have a ballistic swing carnival ride! Register.
Men's Monthly Hike
Mohammed Kadoura
Saturday, April 20 | 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
For Brothers! Join a brotherhood that hikes through life's ups and downs, finding strength and community in the great outdoors. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or just looking to start, we welcome you to share in this journey of fellowship and discovery. RSVP here.
Sisters Eid Celebration Brunch
Emira Mustafa
Saturday, April 27 | 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For Girls/Women Ages 16+: Join us for a post-Eid get-together to keep the community connection going after Ramadan. Well have good food, desserts, games, and more! Register here.
Self-Defense & Boxing Fitness for Sisters
MMA Fighter Amber Leibrock
Sunday, April 28 | 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
With the familiar rise in hate attacks in a Presidential Election year, we are duty-bound to learn grappling countermeasures. A professional mixed martial artist will show you how to fend off unwanted physical contact, like a Hijab pull. Register here.
Our Weekly Recurring Events
Weekly Friday Evening Women Halaqa
Ustadha Dr. Rania Awaad
Resumes Friday, April 19 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sisters: Starting next Friday, join this weekly women's gathering about navigating contemporary issues. You can join in person or virtually. In partnership with Rahmah Foundation.
Sisters Weekly Bookclub
Ustadha Leila Fakira
Resumes Mondays (in-person & virtual), April 22 | 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Tuesdays (virtual only), April 23 | 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Sisters: Join our weekly in-person and virtual Seerah book club, where we have an active discussion, learn lessons for our daily lives, and, inshaAllah, fall in love with our Prophet . Please note that both sessions are the same, and you don't have to attend both.
Du'a Corner
These community members are asking you for the greatest gift a person can give to another: a sincere prayer by name.
- Asaf Kharal (San Jose): His father, Fazal Abid Kharal, passed away yesterday in Toronto, Canada.
- Khatera Aziz Miakhail (Hayward): Her mother-in-law, Gulmakai Aseya Miakhail, passed away on Monday in San Leandro.
- Mohamed Ziauddin (Pleasanton): His mother-in-law, Razia Aziz, passed away last Friday in Hyderabad, India.
- Ghizal Abawi (San Ramon): Her mother, Najia Abawi, is suffering from dementia.
- Tahira Shaikh (Concord): Her mother, Nasreen Bano, has ongoing health conditions and has pain from a recent injury.
Submit a request for a community dua in our next community prayers list:
mcceastbay.org/dua
This Week's Featured Video
On Saturday night, Qari Amar Bellaha honored his Hifz (Quran memorization) and advanced Quran students: Maryam Ma, Mueez Munir, Muhriz Munir, Hafiza Yusra Constantino, Yusuf Constantino, Sammy Wafadar, Fidaan Salem, and Hafiza Safa Constantino.
This Week's Featured Photo
MashaAllah! Over 1,000+ sisters and brothers joined us at MCC and Fallon Sports Park on the auspicious occasion of Eid ul-Fitr. It was great seeing people of all ages and backgrounds gather on this beautiful day.
Dublin City Council Vice Mayor Sherry Hu was also present and recognized the MCC East Bay as fulfilling the spiritual and cultural needs of Dublin residents and promoting interfaith cooperation by providing an environment for dialogue, education, and fellowship.
Feeding the Food-Insecure Families in Dublin
Heroes4Hunger introduces the First-Annual Ramadan Food Campaign. All donations to this Muslim youth-led effort go to the Alameda County Community Food Bank, and it will be used to feed individuals and families that are food insecure in Dublin. Support the effort at http://bit.ly/feeddublin
Employment Enablement and Support Services
Hiring? If you own a business or work for a recruitment company that is currently hiring, we would love to hear from you!
Please get in touch with Sr. Nadia at [email protected] to explore how we can support your resourcing needs.
Enroll Your Child in MCC Sunday School
More than 425 children attend our popular Sunday School. The 2024-25 year begins this August:
- New Families: Join our waitlist now by Sunday, March 10
- Current Families: For families enrolled last year
- Legacy Families: For families enrolled at Sunday School in prior years.
- Volunteer: Instruct our youth & your actions will echo into the future.
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.
About Us
Muslim Community Center East Bay (MCC) is a faith-based community hub that promotes the unity of God through service, education, and inspiration.
We are privileged to serve the 90,000+ Muslims in the East Bay community.
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