Ramadan Start Date, Ramadan Calendar, Ramadan Programs and More
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Assalaamualaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu,
Shaban 29, 1446 H
"Giving away something in charity does not cause any decrease in a person's wealth, but increases it instead. The person who adopts humility for the sake of Allah is exalted in ranks by Him". (Muslim)
In this issue
- Ramadan 2025 Start Date
- Ramadan Information
- Ramadan 2025 Calendar
- ICR's Moonsighting policy
- Ramadan Iftar sign up
- Support the activities at ICR
Ramadan 2025 Start Date
Abu Hurairah (RA) says that Prophet [PBUH] said: "Start fasting on seeing the new moon and stop fasting on observing the same. If you are unable to spot it due to the sky being cloudy then treat the month of Shaban as thirty days." (Sahih Muslim and Sahih Bukhari)
Based on Moon sighting, the first of Ramadan may be on March 1st [Saturday] or March 2nd [Sunday].
Nation wide, Hilal sighting committees will be meeting this evening, February 28th [Shaban 29th], to monitor hilal sightings across the country and will take a decision on the start of Ramadan. Please check the ICR website for updates and email will also be sent out this evening, February 28****th, regarding the start of Ramadan.
Ramadan Information
Insha Allah, ICR will be conducting various Ramadan activities along with Daily salat, Taraweeh and Jumuah Salat.
Various activities include:
1. Daily Khatera after Fajr
2. Daily Summary of the Quran recited in Taraweeh
3. Youth Ramadan Retreat
4. Ramadan Open House for Non-Muslims
5. Itikaaf and Qiyam in the last 10 nights of Ramadan
More information about these programs coming soon... Insha Allah.
Taraweeh Imam
Insha Allah, Shaykh Idrees, Hafiz Rohan and Hafiz Asadullah will conduct the taraweeh prayers in the Masjid this year.
Also, Shaykh Omar, Hafiz Aaqil and Hifz Students will conduct taraweeh in the Greenhouse.
Please join us with your family and friends.
Ramadan Calendar
Ramadan 2025 Calendar is available for pick up at Masjid Yusuf. You may download it as well by clicking the image below.
ICR's Moon Sighting Policy
ICR, since its inception, has been following the policy of relying on the actual moon sighting information from National Hilal Sighting organizations including Central Hilal Committee, Chicago Hilal sighting committee, Shariah Board Chicago/New York, & Dar-ul-uloom Buffalo to determine the start and end of all Islamic months. ICR accepts any positive confirmation of Moon sighting from these National organizations and declares the Islamic Months. ICR notifies the community through its website and Newsletter about all important dates based on this policy.
Ramadan Iftaar Sign up
Our beloved Messenger of Allah [PBUH] said,"Whoever feeds a fasting person will have a reward like that of the fasting person, without any reduction in his reward." [Tirmidhi]
Please sign up to provide iftar for the fasting Muslims.
Support the activities at ICR during Ramadan
The best investment of our time and energy is to help the Deen of Allah. If we help Allah, Allah will help us and make us steadfast. There is plenty of volunteer opportunity at ICR during Ramadan and if you can volunteer your time, please let us know. The Prophet [PBUH] said "Do not disdain a good deed, even if it is meeting your brother with a smiling face". We look forward to seeing you actively volunteering yourself at ICR during Ramadan.
Programs & Services
Iqamah Time
Fajr : 6:00 AM
Dhuhr : 1:30 PM
Asr : 4:30 PM
Maghrib : Sunset+5
Isha : 8:00 PM
Jumuah Time
English Talk: 1:15 PM
Arabic Khutbah: 1:30PM
Salat: 1:45PM
Daily Quran Tafseer
After Fajr Salat
Daily Hadith
After Isha Salat
Al Iman Academy PreSchool
For kids of ages : 3-5 years
Monday to Friday
Al Iman Academy Sunday School
For kids: Grade K-5
10:30AM-2PM
Every Sunday
Al Furqan Seminary
Maktab Program
Mon-Thu
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Al Furqan Seminary
Tahfeez Program
(Full-time)
Mon-Thu
8:00PM - 2:00PM
Friday
8:00PM-12:30PM
Al Furqan Seminary
Tahfeez Program
(Part-time)
Mon-Fri
4:00PM - 6:00PM
Deen4Teens Youth Program
Every Friday at 7PM
Share the Khair
(Khatera & Breakfast)
Every Saturday
After Fajr
ESL Classes
(English as Second Language)
Every Wednesday
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Other Programs
The following programs are being conducted by the Brothers or Sisters in the community at Masjid Yusuf
Daily Hadith Halaqa
Everyday After Isha Salaat
Visitation of Muslims & Bayaan
Sunday: 12PM to 1:30PM [Dhuhr]
ICR is a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit organization. ICR strives to provide various religious, educational and charitable services to the entire Greater Richmond community.
In addition to the daily Salat & Jumuah, ICR conducts Maktab program, Pre-school, Sunday School, Friday weekly halaqa for the youth, Tajweed, Aqeedah & Fiqh classes for sisters and Saturday Fajr Halaqa with breakfast. ICR also regularly conducts guest scholar events and Ramadan activities.
ICR supports refugee and needy families through out the year with your zakat and sadaqah contributions.
Support your Islamic Center. Please make online donations at: https://www.icrva.org or make checks payable to ICR and mail to 8481 Hungary Rd, Glen Allen VA 23060