MCC’s after-school Qur’an & Hifz program is designed to bring the Book of Allah to children ages 5 to 18. The program spans from beginners (basic reading) to Hifz (memorization). Space is limited and fills up quickly.
Qari Amar Bellaha, a seasoned Quran teacher, oversees the Quran program. The Qur’an Program runs concurrently with our after-school Arabic program.
We offer in-person instruction at MCC for beginners, advanced, and Hifz with Qari Amar Bellaha on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Ustadha Muna Shwan leads instruction for beginners and advanced programs in person on Tuesdays and Thursdays, OR online only on Mondays and Wednesdays. Both programs work with your child at their own pace.
Ready to Enroll?
Please see here if you’re looking for Qari Amar’s weekly adult Tajweed class on Saturday morning.
Calendar
MCC Academic Calendar 2026-27 | M/W Qari Amar Quran Program | Beginners & Advanced Qur’an Classes & Tajweed Class
This is the academic calendar followed by MCC classes.
| Note: MCC Sunday School follows a different calendar. Please visit the school website for more information. |
| First Day of Classes | Wednesday September 9, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Break | Nov. 23 – Nov. 27, 2026 (M-F) (1 wk) |
| Winter Break | Dec. 24, 2026 – Jan. 8, 2027 |
| MLK Holiday | January 18, 2027 (Monday) |
| President’s Day Holiday | Feb. 15, 2027 (Monday) |
| Last 10 days of Ramadan/ Eid-ul-Fitr Break | March 1, 2027 – March 14, 2027 |
| Spring Break – 4/5/27 – 4/9/27 | Spring Break |
| Eid ul Adha Break Memorial Day Holiday | May 15, 2027 – May 23 (1 week) May 31 , 2027 (Monday) |
| Last Day of Classes | July 31, 2027 |
| Summer Break- Aug 1st-Aug 31st | No Class |
Ramadan is likely from February 8 – Eid-ul Fitr is March 8/9/10, 2027
Eid al-Adha is expected on Mon, May 17, 2027
Ustadha Muna Quran Class Calendar 2026-2027 | Beginners & Advanced Qur’an Classes | This is the academic calendar followed by MCC classes.
| Note: The MCC Sunday School follows a different calendar (join wait-list here). See the school website for more details. |
| First Day of Class | Wednesday, September 9, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Break | Nov. 23 – Nov. 27, 2026 (M-F) (1 wk) |
| Winter Break- Classes will continue | NO BREAK |
| Memorial Day + Eid al-Adha | Feb 8, 2027 – March 12, 2027 No Classes during the month of Ramadan |
| Spring Break- Classes will continue | NO BREAK (Spring Break – 4/5/27 – 4/9/27) |
| Last Day of Quran Class | May 14, 2027 |
| Memorial Day + Eid ul Adha | May 17 – May 31 No Classes |
| Summer Classes (Optional) | June 2027- August 2027 |
Financial Aid
The MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never prevent a family in the East Bay from benefiting from any offering within the MCC facility. To request a financial waiver, please complete the application at mcceastbay.org/scholarship. Your application will be reviewed, and you will be contacted regarding its status.
Questions? Message Sr. Sehyr Elahi at programs@mcceastbay.org