MCC Weekly Newsletter
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Featured Events
Please Support MCC Operations
Last Friday, Imam Tahir Anwar made a plea to raise funds for MCC Operations. We still need to raise $200K to cover the cost of operations this year.
If you made a pledge last Friday, these blessed nights are a great time to fulfill your pledges. Your generous contributions make a world of difference!
Imam Tahir Anwar appeals to the community to continue to support the thriving operations of our local masjid and community center in 2024.
Donate to MCC's Operations Fund
Gently Ramadan Reminders
- Zakat: Invest in local community. Donate to replenish this critical fund, which has helped more than 500 East Bay families since last Ramadan.
- Operations: Let's revive our Masjid. Donate to support the needs of our growing community by offering more programs, helping maintain and keep our center running, and paying staff salaries.
- Zakat-ul-Fitr: Donate $12/person now so we can distribute this mandatory payment before Eid to each member of your household (regardless of age) given to the needy in our community so they can enjoy Eid.
- Toy Drive: We're collecting about 650 toys for local zakat-eligible families so their parents can give their children a gift on Eid morning. Join us in bringing joy this Eid to them.
Upcoming Events
Nightly Taraweeh Prayers
Qari Amar Bellaha
Daily | 9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m.
Join us for Isha/Taraweeh daily starting at 9:15 p.m. Here is our nightly recitation schedule. Can't make it? Watch the service live online here.
25th Odd Night Program
Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi
Tonight! Thursday, April 3 | 11:15 p.m. to 6 a.m.
On the 25th odd night in the last ten blessed Ramadan nights, join us after Taraweeh ends for Quran recitation, Zikr (devotional acts), reminders, nasheed & a community Suhoor meal. RSVP for Suhoor only
Weekly Youth Surah Al-Kahf Recitation
Maryam Ma
Friday, April 5 | 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Listen to a young MCC Hifz student studying with Qari Amar Bellaha recite this important Friday Surah al-Kahf with English subtitles at noon each Friday in Ramadan. Virtual only
Jumu'ah Khutbahs @ MCC & Rosewood
Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi, Br. Mohammed Abdul Baseer, & Sidi Shaan Mukhtar
Friday, April 5 | 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 @ Rosewood Center: 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 @ Rosewood Center: 2:40 p.m. to 3:10 p.m. (only during Ramadan)
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Fifth Service @ MCC: 3:40 p.m. to 4 p.m.
*Heavy parking congestion. Avoid these services.
Tomorrow only*:* The Pleasanton Unified District has allowed worshipers to park in their lot. Map only
Offsite Jumu'ah @ Rosewood Center
Sidi Qur'an Hodge
Friday, April 5 | 1:40 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.
No Dublin Library this Friday. Instead, our offsite Jumu'ahs are at Rosewood Conference Center. Help ease parking congestion at MCC by attending this service. There is ample parking with comfortable prayer space.
- First Service: 1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.
- Second Service: 2:40 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.
Kids Ramadan Craft Activities
Khala Emira Mustafa
Saturday, April 6 | 1:30 p.m.
For ages 4 to 12: This is our final crafts session, which help you and your kids create lasting bonding memories of Ramadan for years to come using quality and creative Ramadan supplies. Limited spots remain. Register now.
The Power of Du'a: Navigating Uncertainties
Dr. Zahra Murtaza
Saturday, April 6 | 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
For women 22-35 only: Join us for an interactive sisters' Halaqa/circle, led by a Bay Area native clinical & community psychologist, to renew our faith while battling hardships using power of Du'a.
Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power)
Ustadh Dr. Ali Ataie
Saturday, April 6 | 11:15 p.m. to 6 a.m.
On this blessed 27th night of Ramadan, do not miss Taraweeh prayers and our special overnight program on a night better than 1,000 months. Afterward, join us for a community Suhoor meal. RSVP for suhoor.
Whoever prays on Laylatul Qadr out of faith and sincerity shall have all their past sins forgiven." Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Qur'an Khatam Night
Qari Amar Bellaha
Monday, April 8 | 9:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Join us at Taraweeh to take part in the blessings from the completion of the Qur'an. We are expecting 1,000+ worshippers.
Parents: Please, no unaccompanied kids in the facility (use our babysitting services) & please ask your teenager to join in this special night.
29th Night Odd Night Program & Suhoor
El-Hajj Hisham Mahmoud & Imam Zaid Shakir
Monday, April 8 | 11:30 p.m. to 6 a.m.
After Taraweeh ends on this night, join us for the last odd-night program in Ramadan '24. This program includes special Quran recitation, zikr (devotional acts), Salat Tasbeeh, time for individual worship, reminders, nasheed, and a free community Suhoor meal before Fajr prayer in the congregation. RSVP for Suhoor.
Eid ul-Fitr Prayers
Dublin's Fallon Sports Park
*Wednesday, April 10 | 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Thank you for a beautiful Ramadan! Pending moonsighting, Eid ul-Fitr 24 will be celebrated on Wednesday with three Eid worship services.
Nightly Taraweeh Babysitting on Weekends
MCC East Bay
Fri. & Sat. & Odd-Nights | 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
For parents with children ages 2 to 11: MCC provides babysitting nightly. Come just past the Banquet Hall at 9 p.m. While you prayer, your children will create beautiful Ramadan crafts, play games, & listen to stories. RSVP required.
Daily Singles Iftar
MCC East Bay
Daily | 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. Register here for this week.
Eid Toy Collection Drive During Ramadan
MCC Girl Scouts Troops
Daily in MCC Foyer | 9 a.m. to 11:59 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. The last day to drop off a toy is midnight on Saturday, April 6.
Post- Ramadan Events
Friday Night Teen Boys Basketball
Youth Counselors in the Community
Friday, April 12 | 7 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
For Teen Boys Ages 14+: This spring, join us weekly over six weeks on Friday nights for pick-up basketball at a rotating gym location in the Tri-Valley. Each session is capped at 40. Register here.
Eid ul-Fitr Family Fun Carnival
MCC East Bay
Saturday, April 13 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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 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.
Du'a Corner
These community members are asking you for the greatest gift a person can give to another: a sincere prayer by name.
- Humera Nawaz (Pleasanton): Her uncle, Nosrat Malik, passed away earlier this week in Manitoba, Canada.
- Haider Lasne (Pleasanton): His aunt, Akhtari Lasne, passed away last Wednesday in Bombay, India.
- Ahmed Umair (San Ramon): His uncle, Shahid Nazir's mother, passed away last month in Lahore, Pakistan.
- Tauqeer Shaikh (Dublin): His wife, Tahseen Shaikh, is suffering from cancer.
- Bibi Haji Kamila Rostai (Pleasanton): She is hospitalized.
- Mohammad Hanif (Pleasanton): His friend, Faisal Husain, is suffering from heart blockage.
- Mahmut Demir (Pleasanton): His father, Salahuddin Demir, is suffering from cancer in Turkey.
- Arshad Mirza (Walnut Creek): His friend, Athar Latif, was hospitalized during his visit to Karachi, Pakistan.
- Sundas Haroon (San Ramon): She is asking prayers for khair in her career and marriage.
Submit a request for a community dua in our next community prayers list:
mcceastbay.org/dua
This Week's Featured Video
In 2017, in his last visit to MCC for his Jumat-al-Widah Khutbah (the last sermon in Ramadan), Shaykh Hamza Yusuf spoke about why we sob when Ramadan is over.
This Week's Featured Photo
Sidi Qur'an Hodge led a youth overnight Qiyam for our high school boys. The boys got a beautiful opportunity to spend time in the house of Allah (swt) & connect with their Creator while listening to motivating age-centered talks & forming brotherhood.
Post-Taraweeh Prayer Guidelines
Starting this Ramadan, MCC is implementing new guidelines. No youth under the age of twenty-one will be allowed to stay overnight at MCC, except under these circumstances:
- The youth is enrolled in a specific program, such as a Youth Qiyaam or one hosted by MCC for the whole community. If no adults are present during these programs, the youth cannot stay alone or with friends past the Taraweeh prayers (11:15 p.m.).
- A parent must stay with them all night if a youth wants to worship overnight in the facility.
- Parents will be called if MCC staff finds youth at the facility without an adult present or if no MCC events occur after Taraweeh prayers.
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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