News and updates

Islamic Cultural Center of Greater Chicago
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News and updates

Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu!

We would like to update you on our activities and projects for the remainder of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr.

  1. Laylat al-Qadr will be on Wednesday, March 26. Our imam, children, and volunteers will prepare a special program for this blessed night, and all our members are invited to attend.

  2. There will be no iftar on the last Saturday of Ramadan.

  3. Eid al-Fitr will be on Sunday, March 30, inshaAllah. Two Eid prayers will be held at the Islamic Cultural Center in Northbrook (1810 N. Pfingsten Rd.):

    • First prayer at 7:15 am
    • Second prayer at 9:00 am
    • Fajr prayer will begin at 6:15 am

    The Eid al-Fitr program, including Quran recitation, dhikr, and takbeer, will begin immediately after Fajr prayer.

    • The first khutbah will be delivered by Imam Hazim Fazlic in Arabic, English, and Bosnian.
    • The second khutbah will be in Arabic and English and will be delivered by Ahmed Rehab, Executive Director of the Chicago Office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations.

  4. After the Eid prayer, members of our congregation will visit the Skokie Cemetery, where Surah Yasin will be recited at 9:00 am.

  5. As in previous years, the Islamic Cultural Center of Greater Chicago is collecting zakat and Sadaqat al-Fitr. Please do not forget your religious obligation and ensure that zakat and Sadaqat al-Fitr are paid on time.

    • The amount for Sadaqat al-Fitr is $20 per individual, but you may give more if you wish.

 

 Ramadan Appeal:
Help Us Install a New Elevator for Our Community!

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

As we welcome the blessed month of Ramadan, a time of reflection, generosity, and community, we turn to you for support in fulfilling an urgent need at our Islamic Center in Northbrook.

Our center is a place of worship, learning, and togetherness for all, yet many of our elderly and disabled members face challenges in accessing our social and lecture halls due to the lack of an elevator. To ensure full inclusivity and accessibility, we are launching a fundraising campaign to install a new elevator, allowing everyone to participate in prayers, lectures, and community events with ease.

During this month of mercy and giving, your Sadaqah Jariyah (continuous charity) can make a lasting difference. Every contribution, big or small, brings us closer to a center where everyone feels welcomed and included.

Donate today and help us lift our communityliterally!
https://us.mohid.co/il/necs/iccgc/masjid/online/donation

May Allah bless you and your family for your generosity and multiply your rewards in this holy month.

Jazakum Allahu Khairan,
Islamic Cultural Center of Greater Chicago 

Celebrate Eid with Us! Join the Eid Party 

We are delighted to invite you to a special Eid Party  as we come together to celebrate this joyous occasion with family, friends, and the community.

 Date: Friday, April 12
 Time: 6:00 PM
 Location: Manzos Banquets, 1571 S Elmhurst Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018

Join us for an evening of unity, delicious food, entertainment, and cherished moments as we celebrate Eid al-Fitr together. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with old friends and make new ones in a festive atmosphere.

Buy tickets for adults or children (6-13 ys) blow.

We look forward to celebrating Eid with you!

Eid Mubarak!