MCC Weekly Newsletter
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Featured Events
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.
17 spots remain for tomorrow's session. Sign up today!
This Saturday
MCC's Seventh Annual Eid Fun Carnival
This Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., join us for the Seventh Annual Tri-Valley Celebration in the MCC Parking Lot!
There will be various activities, including rock climbing, a petting zoo, face painting, and much more! This year, we will also have a ballistic swing carnival ride!
We will also have a Bazaar where you can shop for jewelry, clothes, soaps, hijabs, Islamic books, toys, crafts, and more!
Upcoming Events
Jumu'ah Khutbahs @ MCC & Dublin Library
Shaykh Talal Ahdab, & Ustadh Omar Naisan
Friday, April 19 | 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
Sidi Quran Hodge
Friday, April 19 | 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.
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.
Convert Unity Eid BBQ
MCC, SRVIC, MCA, Lighthouse, SRVIC, WVMA, Support Life Foundation, & Moonlight Humanity
Sunday, April 21 | 2:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
For Bay Area Converts and Families or Friends: Join us for a joyous post-Eid festivity to keep the Ramadan spirit alive & keep the connections we formed during Ramadan going. Our upcoming festivities include a lively Eid festival and interactive and educational workshops. RSVP here.
Career Panel for Teens
Professionals in the Bay Area
Friday, April 26 | 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
For High School Teenage Boys and Girls! After the Friday teen Jumuah ends at 4 p.m., please join us for a great career panel to learn about possible careers and get advice, tips, and resources to help you prepare for your future.
Bi-weekly Tahajjud Prayers in Congregation
TBA
Saturday, April 27 | 4 a.m. to 5:45 a.m.
Open to all: girls, boys, teens & adults! Join us on a Saturday morning before Fajr to pray 4 units of Tahajjud (Night Prayer) & Witr Prayers in the congregation, followed by a light snack and then Fajr in the congregation. RSVP to let us know you are coming!
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.
Mommy and Me Spring Session
Khadija Sayeed
Starts Thursday, May 2 | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
For boys & girls ages 5 and under, this five-week Pre-Ramadan Mommy & Me program will cultivate a love of Islam through book reading, sing-alongs, Parachute Time, activities, and more! Register
Monthly Sisterhood Hike
Sr. Sohaila Ahmadyar & Sr. Aparna Khan
Saturday, May 4 | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Monthly hike is back! Get to know your sisters in the community & enjoy the great outdoors at this month's hike at Las Trampas Wilderness Regional Preserve. RSVP now.
Monthly Qur'an Khatam & Fajr Gathering
Qari Amar Bellaha
Sunday, May 5 | 5:20 a.m. to 6:30 a.m.
On the first Sunday of each month, read a Juz of the Qur'an before (optional) and then join us for Fajr in the congregation, Zikr, Quran Khatam dua, and collective community dua. Then, have breakfast with the community. Sign up to read a Juz 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.
Principles of Religion (Part 2)
Ustadha Nihad Hemmoudeh
Starts Tuesday, April 30 | 12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Sisters: Join us for the continuation of the previous series on the Principles of Religion. This new weekly virtual series will focus on the Adab (manners) of a Muslim at various levels. Past sessions.
Du'a Corner
These community members are asking you for the greatest gift a person can give to another: a sincere prayer by name.
- Sania Zubair (Pleasanton): Her mother, Kaniz Fatima, passed away last Friday in Santa Clara.
- Haider Lasne (Pleasanton): His sister, Nishad Kadwaikar, passed away last Friday in Bombay, India.
- Omair Ashfaq (Danville): His grandmother, Zubaida Shaikh, passed away last month in Toronto, Canada.
- Farhat Yousufzai & Imran Shah (Dublin): Their father & father-in-law respectively, Mahabat Yousufzai, is on a ventilator due to cardiac arrest.
Submit a request for a community dua in our next community prayers list:
mcceastbay.org/dua
This Week's Featured Video
On Friday, Imam Zaid Shakir gave an insightful Khutbah in which he reminded us not to forego the celebration of Eid but instead to celebrate it while keeping our sisters and brothers in Palestine and around the world in our hearts and prayers.
This Week's Featured Photo
On Saturday, April 6th, MCC partnered with Family Resource Navigators to serve 250 families in Ramadan. MCC Girls & Boys Scouts played a pivotal role in sorting and packing all these items. Girl Scouts also collected and packed Eid gifts for more than 250 Zakat-eligible families this Ramadan. The families were so happy and thankful. Jazakum'Allahu Khairan!
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.
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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