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SUMMARY:High School Halaqa (Sidi Muhammad Constantino) & Iftar
DESCRIPTION:For High School Girls & Boys (grades 9-12): Join us on the third Friday of Ramadan for a program just for you: pray Asr in the congregation\, listen to a special guest youth halaqa speaker\, and enjoy a yummy Iftar dinner. \nStick around and pray Isha/Taraweeh at 8 p.m. \nPre-halaqa attendance is required. Teens may not come for Iftar only. \n\n– Friday\, Feb. 20: Check-in at 4:15 p.m.\, 4:30 p.m. Asr prayer\, Halaqa begins at 4:40 p.m. promptly. Maghrib at 5:56 p.m.\nRSVP at http://mcceastbay.org/youth-1 (opens on Tues.\, Feb. 17 @ 7 p.m.)\n– Friday\, March 6: Check-in at 4:30 p.m.\, 4:45 p.m. Asr prayer\, Halaqa begins at 4:55 p.m. promptly. Maghrib at 6:10 p.m.\nRSVP at http://mcceastbay.org/youth-3 (opens on Sun.\, March 1)\n\nThe schedule is: \n4:30 p.m. – Registration + nametags\n4:45 p.m. – Asr prayers\n4:55 p.m. – The program begins promptly\n6:10 p.m. – Maghreb Athan followed by Iftar\n6:40 p.m. to 7:40 p.m. – Fun Game/Activity \nNominal $7/youth cost to have an accurate number of attendees. MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any event held at MCC. For a code\, please message scholarship@mcceastbay.org. \nIftar times in Ramadan 2026 at mcceastbay.org/timetable \nThe youth halaqa is held in the MCC Conference Room. The Iftars are held in the Banquet Hall. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/second-high-school-iftar/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teen,Youth Program
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SUMMARY:Women's Weekly Friday Evening Halaqa | The Rahmah Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Ustadha Dr. Rania Awaad holds a weekly women’s gathering on Friday evenings to discuss navigating contemporary issues. This program runs in parallel to the Friday night girls’ halaqa. \n\n\n\n7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Every Friday from September 19\, 2025\, to May 22\, 2026 (calendar) |  MCC Conference Room | Free; no registration or RSVP required to attend in person | To join virtually\, register at https://mcceastbay.org/zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n– More Dr. Rania: https://mcceastbay.org/rania\n– Watch past Dr. Rania’s Friday Night Halaqa (FNH) recordings: https://mcceastbay.org/womens-halaqa\n– Join Dr. Rania’s WhatsUp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HlHmFFnGbwvCvLl6uGD1C4\n– The Rahmah Foundation’s Holiday Calendar: https://mcceastbay.org/rahmah-calendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe FNH Fall session runs from Friday\, September 19\, 2025\, to May 22\, 2026\, with no halaqas on the following dates: Friday\, November 28\, December 19\, December 26\, January 2\, February 20 through March 27\, April 3\, and April 10. See calendar. \n\n\n\nFree weekly babysitting is provided in Room 23. Facility map: https://mcceastbay.org/facility-map \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n \n\nThis women’s halaqa is hosted at MCC and runs parallel to the girls & teens program in partnership with The Rahmah Foundation. \n\n\n\nUstadha Rania Awaad was raised in the U.S. and began her formal study of the traditional Islamic sciences when her parents permitted her to travel to Damascus\, Syria\, at 14. Her desire to continue studying the Deen resulted in multiple trips back to Damascus\, interspersed between her high school\, college\, and medical studies. She was honored to receive Ijazah (authorization to teach) several branches of the Shari’ah sciences at the hands of many renowned scholars\, including many female scholars. She has received Ijazah to teach Tajwid in the Hafs and Warsh recitations from the late eminent Syrian scholar Shaykh Abu Hassan al-Kurdi. In addition to completing several advanced texts of the Shafi’i madhhab\, she is licensed to teach texts of Maliki fiqh\, Adab\, and Ihsan. Currently\, Ustadha Rania teaches online and local classes for The Rahmah Foundation\, Rabata. She is on the faculty of Zaytuna College\, where she teaches courses in Shafi’i fiqh and women’s issues in fiqh and has helped develop and co-direct the Tajweed and Hifz program. \n\n\n\nUstadha Rania is also a medical doctor with a specialty in Psychiatry. She completed her Psychiatric residency and fellowship training at Stanford University\, where she is currently on the faculty as a Clinical Instructor in the Stanford Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences department. Her medical interests include addressing mental health care concerns in the Muslim community- particularly that of Muslim women and girls. She has been awarded grants from the NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health) to research this topic and has presented her findings at several medical conferences. Other ongoing endeavors include compiling manuscripts addressing female-related mental health and medical issues from a fiqh-oriented perspective. She is the Director of the Rahmah Foundation\, a non-profit organization that teaches traditional Islamic knowledge to Muslim women and girls. In this capacity\, she also heads the Murbbiyah Mentoring Program\, which trains young women to teach and mentor Muslim girls and teens. Ustadha Rania is both a wife and a mother; she has been counseling and teaching women classes on Tajwid\, Shafi’i Fiqh\, Ihsan\, marriage\, and raising children since 1999. \n\n\n\nLearn more about Dr. Rania and her work at http://med.stanford.edu/psychiatry/research/MuslimMHLab.html \n\n\n\nEvery Friday evening\, the MCC bustles with activity. MCC hosts four halaqas to increase God-consciousness for youth\, women\, and men. \n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Rania Awaad‘s women’s gathering on navigating contemporary issues from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. This wide-ranging Muslimah halaqa is in the MCC Conference Room\, and the first hour is live-streamed here (watch past sessions at https://mcceastbay.org/halaqa). This halaqa is organized in partnership with The Rahmah Foundation. Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/womens-weekly-halaqa/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sisters Program
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SUMMARY:Elementary & Middle School Boys Halaqa & Hangout
DESCRIPTION:For Elementary & Middle School Boys (Grades 3-8): Join Coach Amir Rashad weekly for basketball\, a youth halaqa\, and a hang-out session to help our young men make connections and bonds\, form a brotherhood\, and navigate school and social challenges as they grow into men. \nThese sessions aim to craft our next generation of confident\, faithful Muslim men. These Halaqas are for grades 3 to 8 only—no younger boys. The sessions are capped at 30 boys. Once limited spots are full\, please join the waitlist. Pizza is included each week. \n7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Fridays | November 21\, 2025\, to May 22\, 2026 (with a break in Ramadan 2026) | Hart Middle School | $400 for the entire year or $15/week | Register at mcceastbay.org/boys-hangout \nLocation of Friday evening sessions for elementary and middle school boys in ‘25 and ‘26: \n\n\n\n– November 21\, 2025\, at Fallon Middle School in Pleasanton\n– November 28\, 2024 (no session)\n– December 5\, 2025\, at Amador Elementary School in Dublin\n– December 12\, 2025\, at Cottonwood Creek Middle School in Dublin\n– December 19\, 2025\, at Amador Elementary School in Dublin\n– December 26\, 2024 (no session)\n– January 2\, 2025 (no session)\n– January 9\, 2026\, at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton\n– January 16\, 2026\, at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton\n– January 23\, 2026\, at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton\n– January 30\, 2026\, at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton\n– February 6\, 2026 – Canceled\n– February 13\, 2026 – Canceled\n\n\n– February 20\, 2026 (no season in Ramadan)\n– February 27\, 2026 (no session in Ramadan)– March 6\, 2026 (no session)\n– March 13\, 2026 (no session in Ramadan)\n– March 20\, 2026 (no session in Ramadan)\n– March 27\, 2025 (no session)\n– April 3\, 2026\, at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton\n– April 10\, 2026\, (no session)\n– April 17\, 2026\, at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton\n– April 24\, 2026\, at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton\n– May 1\, 2026\, at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton\n– May 8\, 2026\, at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton\n– May 15\, 2026\, at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton\n– May 22\, 2026\, at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton\n\nSidi Quran Hodge also leads a Friday Night Boys High School Halaqa: https://mcceastbay.org/series/friday-night-boys-high-school-halaqa-sidi-quran-hodge-2 \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining spiritual or educational knowledge within the four walls of the Muslim Community Center. For a financial waiver for this event\, please email scholarship@mcceastbay.org. \nAbout the Halaqa Facilitator: \nCoach Amir Rashad (Quentin Youngblood) is a former Division I athlete and international professional basketball player with experience competing in Germany\, Brazil\, and Indonesia. A standout at El Cerrito High School\, he became the all-time scoring leader. He earned All-State and USA Honorable Mention All-American honors before serving as team captain at the University of Washington\, where he became a Muslim. Rashad has over 18 years of coaching experience\, including varsity head coaching roles in the U.S.\, Saudi Arabia\, Dubai\, and Bahrain. As a trainer\, he has developed athletes from middle school to NBA prospects through a holistic\, skill-centered approach.  Founder of Deen Sports Academy. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/elementary-middle-school-boys-halaqa-hangout-3/2026-03-06/
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SUMMARY:Weekly Taraweeh Crafts (Grades 3 to 5)
DESCRIPTION:For Children in Grades 3-5: On the first three Fridays & Saturdays in Ramadan\, we will have a crafts session during Taraweeh prayers where the children will create beautiful Ramadan crafts\, play games\, & listen to stories. \nFridays & Saturdays\, 2/20\, 2/21\, 2/27\, 2/28\, 3/6\, & 3/7 | 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. | Kindergarten Area & Pre-K Rooms | $5/session | RSVP required at mcceastbay.org/taraweeh-crafts \nFor pre-K to Grade 2 children (ages 2 to 8)\, please use babysitting: mcceastbay.org/babysitting \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any event held at MCC. For a code\, please message scholarship@mcceastbay.org. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/taraweeh-crafts/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Young Children
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SUMMARY:Post-Taraweeh Khatira | Badr: When the Impossible Became Possible | Hafiz Atef Arabi
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our annual commemoration of the Great Battle of Badr\, which took place on the 17th of Ramadan. This is the Decisive Day when Allah gave victory to His Beloved Prophet ﷺ  and the Companions ‏رضي الله عنهم. The Battle of Badr was a turning point for the entire Ummah\, and many lessons can be learned from the events. \nCommemorating events from the life of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) gives life to our hearts\, strengthens our faith\, and inspires love\, reverence\, and dedication within us. \nJoin us after Taraweeh tonight (Friday) with Hafiz Atef Arabi\, who will impart lessons from this battle in which the impossible became possible. \n\nMore Hafiz Atef: http://mcceastbay.org/atef\n\n10 p.m. to 11 p.m. | Friday\, March 6\, 2026 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join in person or watch online at mcceastbay.org/live \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nThe historic Battle of Badr took place on the 17th of Ramadan. \nAs we commemorate the Battle of Badr (17th of Ramadan)\, we renew our trust\, love\, and connection to Allah\, who made the seemingly impossible possible by granting Muslims victory and providing Divine assistance. As Muslims in our Ummah struggle in different aspects of our lives\, it is Allah ﷻ again who can assist us in times of need and make what we feel to be insurmountable a true victory for this life and the Next. \nJoin us or tune in to reignite our Badr inspiration in our lives! This was when only 313 Muslims heroically fought on the battlefield at Badr against seemingly insurmountable odds; this night in 2025 is especially relevant given the struggles of our brothers and sisters around the world. \nOn the 17th of Ramadan\, our Beloved Prophet ﷺ courageously led 313 Muslims into their first major battle against their adversaries. \nThe Qurayshi Meccans\, with their 1\,000-strong army\, were formidable opponents to the believers. As the two sides clashed on the battlefield\, the Quraysh were taken by surprise and retreated in fear. \nAngels descended upon the battlefield\, turning the tide in favor of the Muslims. This victory marked their success in the first battle fought against the disbelievers. \nThe Muslim community faced additional challenges\, some of which led to less favorable outcomes. However\, the fledgling ummah persevered despite these setbacks\, paving the way for the continued dissemination of the Prophet’s message. \nThanks to the brave sacrifices of our predecessors 1\,500 years ago\, we are honored to continue spreading Islam’s uplifting message.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/badr-khatira/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:Boys Qiyam | Ustadh Quran Hodge
DESCRIPTION:For Boys (grades 6-12): After the nightly Taraweeh ends on Friday night (~10 p.m.)\, join us for a night of Qiyam led by Ustadh Qur’an Hodge to connect with Allah (swt) and gain the blessings of this blessed month. \nFriday\, March 6 to Saturday\, March 7 | After Taraweeh prayers end (~10 p.m.) until Suhoor (4 a.m.) | MCC Conference Room | $30/person; capped at 100 | Register at mcceastbay.org/boys-qiyam \nActivities Include: Archery\, Quran Competitions\, Poetry\, Barbering\, Test of Strength\, Brotherhood\, and Team Bonding. \nSuhoor will be provided. \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any event held at MCC. For a code\, please message scholarship@mcceastbay.org. \nOn Saturday\, March 7\, SRVIC is also having a Brothers’ Qiyam for ages 12+. Sign up here.  \nAbout the Facilitator \nQur’an Hodge is a Bay Area native. He began his Islamic education in 2019\, studying Arabic at the Al Maqasid Seminary in Pennsylvania. Sidi Quran continued to Dar Al Mustafa\, a Yemeni Islamic university in Tarim\, Hadhramaut. At this Islamic seminary founded by Habib Umar bin Hafiz\, Sidi Qur’an studied Ibtidaiyya\, Hadith\, Aqida\, Seerah\, Nahw\, Quran Hifzdh\, Kitaba\, and Tafseer in classical Arabic. \nSidi Quran Hodge has completed certificates in Taleef Collective’s Refining the Core and Zaytuna College’s Permaculture Program. He is passionate about creatively working on community issues\, particularly the challenges Muslim youth face. He lives with his wife and child in Castro Valley. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/teen-boys-qiyam/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teen,Youth Program
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