BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MCC East Bay - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:MCC East Bay X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mcceastbay.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MCC East Bay REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260405T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260405T073000 DTSTAMP:20260416T183848 CREATED:20260324T182920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T183112Z UID:10024895-1775368800-1775374200@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:#TeamFajr Monthly Sunday Breakfast & Qur'an Khatam DESCRIPTION:  \n“If people knew the reward in praying Fajr & Isha in a congregation\, they would go to the Masjid even if they had to crawl” [Bukhari & Muslim] \nJoin Qari Amar Bellaha on the first Sunday of each month. Pray the pre-dawn prayer in congregation (6 a.m.)\, followed by recitations of Surah Yaseen and Al-Wird Al-Latif (booklets provided) in unison\, community dua\, and following sunup\, Salat al-Ishraq prayer in congregation. Qari Amar will also lead the Khatam (completion) of the Qur’an. Each month\, congregation members complete one Juz of the Holy Qur’an. Please finish your Juz by the first Sunday of each month. Sign up for Juz at mcceastbay.org/juz. \n2026 Sunday Monthly Khatam with Qari Amar Bellaha: \n\n– January 4\, 2026\n– February 1\, 2026\n– No TeamFajr in Ramadan\n– April 5\, 2026\n– May 3\, 2026\n– June 7\, 2026\n– July 5\, 2026\n– August 2\, 2026\n– September 6\, 2026\n– October 4\, 2026\n– November 1\, 2026\n– December 6\, 2026\n\nThere are numerous benefits and virtues of reciting the Holy Qur’an and sending Salawat upon Rasulullah (S). Along with bringing great barakah into our lives\, these two acts of ‘ibadah are a means by which Allah elevates our rank in Jannah. Though it may be challenging to make a habit of tilawah (recitation) and Salawat individually\, there is strength in our numbers. Join your MCC community in our goal of collectively completing a Qur’an khatam. Questions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\nMore Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar\nImam al-Haddad’s litanies (al-Wird al-Latif): https://mcceastbay.org/wird\nThe Prophet (Peace be upon him) said\, “He who performs the Fajr will be under the protection of Allah.” [Muslim]\nThe Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “The best prayer before Allah is the Fajr prayer on Friday in the congregation.”\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-teamfajr-khatm-2-2/2026-04-05/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/In-person-only.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260405T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260405T193000 DTSTAMP:20260416T183848 CREATED:20260330T194045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T213337Z UID:10024990-1775410200-1775417400@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Mawlid: Hearts Connected | Ta'leef Collective DESCRIPTION:Join us Sunday nights at 5:30 p.m. from April 5th to April 19th for evenings of remembrance\, reflection\, and community as MCC East Bay temporarily hosts Ta’leef Collective’s weekly Mawlids. \nGather to connect your heart to the Prophet ﷺ\, to God\, and to God’s servants. This gathering has been lovingly sustained for over 20 years by dedicated volunteers\, munshids\, and teachers. Each week will feature reflections from esteemed guest teachers. Join us and keep the connections alive. \n5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Sundays | April 5\, April 12\, April 19 | MCC Conference Room | In-person only or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nSponsored by Taleef Collective & MCC East Bay. \nAhead of Ramadan ’26\, MCC is temporarily hosting five weeks of Ta’leef Collective’s weekly Mawlid\, a beautiful gathering of community & remembrance that has been held for more than 20 years for the East Bay Muslim community. Please join us on: \n\nSunday\, April 5th – Special guest Sidi Syed Mubeen Saifullah\nSunday\, April 12th – Special guest Imam Zaid Shakir\nSunday\, April 19th – Special guest\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n“I want people to feel the true beauty of Islam when they encounter Ta’leef. Was not our Prophet (upon him peace and blessings) the radiant embodiment of outer and inner beauty? One who saw him was in awe\, and one who knew him fell in love. I hope Taleef translates that experiential beauty to a relevant American context while honoring the ethos and principles of the rich Islamic tradition.” \nFrom Taleef: \nDear Ta’leef community\,\nAsalaamu alaykum.\nPeace and blessings to you all. \nWe invite you to join us this coming Sunday\, January 11th\, for the last Mawlid gathering in the Main Hall of our Fremont campus. Please bring your family and friends to fill the room as we honor 17 years of memories and look forward to the journey ahead. \nSince 2008\, this space has been a cherished sanctuary for Ta’leef\, holding countless memories of shahadas\, weddings\, and spiritual growth. This Sunday is a moment to gather in gratitude\, honoring all that this community has built here over nearly two decades. \nThe current property development plans for the building will necessitate our temporary relocation. Our landlord has generously offered to work with us to ensure a smooth transition\, including the potential use of the warehouse in the near future after construction. \nWe want to express our profound gratitude to our landlords. Their immense generosity has provided Ta’leef with a home in Fremont to serve our community for many years\, for which we pray that Allah rewards them immensely. \nIn the meantime\, MCC East Bay has graciously offered to temporarily host Ta’leef’s Mawlid for a few weeks beginning January 18th. \nMay Allah facilitate ease throughout this process\, and we look forward to gathering this Sunday to unite our hearts through the love of the Prophet (AS). \nWith gratitude\,\nThe Ta’leef Board of Directors \n URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/mawlid-taleef/2026-04-05/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/mawlid-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260407T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T183848 CREATED:20260326T171142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T005107Z UID:10024966-1775586600-1775592000@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:April Joint Reading Group | The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine DESCRIPTION:Join us this April for a thoughtful and engaging joint reading group as we explore Ilan Pappé’s The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine. Together\, we’ll dive into this important historical work through guided discussion and shared reflection. \nTuesdays (April 7\, April 14\, April 21\, April 28\, 2026) | 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Free; No RSVP required | In-person only \nThis reading group offers a welcoming space for participants to critically engage with the text\, exchange perspectives\, and deepen their understanding of the subject matter. \nSponsored by Lynnewood United Methodist Church and MCC East Bay. \nCopies of the text can be purchased here. \nOur Reading Schedule \n\nTuesday\, April 7: Chapters 1-3\nTuesday\, April 14: Chapters 4-6\nTuesday\, April 21: Chapters 7-9\nTuesday\, April 28: Chapters 10-12\n\nAbout the Facilitators: \nCorey Dao-Forrester\nCorey was born and raised in Charleston\, SC. He grew up loving and playing sports\, particularly baseball\, while also constantly fishing and surfing. Corey then attended college at Campbell University\, majoring in Christian Ministry. After Campbell\, Corey attended Duke Divinity School\, where he met his wife\, Emily. They lived in Durham\, NC\, together for five years before moving to San Francisco. Corey loves playing and going on adventures with his three dogs – Wrigley\, Milo\, and Banks. Corey and Emily love traveling\, experiencing food\, and exploring new places. Corey has a deep love for Duke Basketball\, the Chicago Cubs\, and playing golf. Prior to Lynnewood\, Corey served as the Family Ministry Associate at First Cary UMC in Cary\, NC. He is grateful and excited to begin this journey at Lynnewood UMC. Corey is passionate about Family Ministry\, engaging with youth and children\, and pursuing justice and reconciliation in our community. He wants all to feel loved\, welcomed\, and accepted into our community. \nMohammed Kaddoura\nMohammed lives with his family in the Tri-Valley area and works in data analytics. He has been an active member of the MCC community for nearly three years\, organizing a weekly book club and a monthly men’s hiking group. He believes in the power of shared stories and genuine conversation\, and is drawn to spaces where people come together around ideas that matter. In his free time\, Mohammed enjoys running\, baking\, and spending time outdoors. URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/joint-reading/2026-04-07/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Convert-Bookclub.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260412T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260412T193000 DTSTAMP:20260416T183848 CREATED:20260330T194045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T213337Z UID:10024991-1776015000-1776022200@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Mawlid: Hearts Connected | Ta'leef Collective DESCRIPTION:Join us Sunday nights at 5:30 p.m. from April 5th to April 19th for evenings of remembrance\, reflection\, and community as MCC East Bay temporarily hosts Ta’leef Collective’s weekly Mawlids. \nGather to connect your heart to the Prophet ﷺ\, to God\, and to God’s servants. This gathering has been lovingly sustained for over 20 years by dedicated volunteers\, munshids\, and teachers. Each week will feature reflections from esteemed guest teachers. Join us and keep the connections alive. \n5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Sundays | April 5\, April 12\, April 19 | MCC Conference Room | In-person only or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nSponsored by Taleef Collective & MCC East Bay. \nAhead of Ramadan ’26\, MCC is temporarily hosting five weeks of Ta’leef Collective’s weekly Mawlid\, a beautiful gathering of community & remembrance that has been held for more than 20 years for the East Bay Muslim community. Please join us on: \n\nSunday\, April 5th – Special guest Sidi Syed Mubeen Saifullah\nSunday\, April 12th – Special guest Imam Zaid Shakir\nSunday\, April 19th – Special guest\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n“I want people to feel the true beauty of Islam when they encounter Ta’leef. Was not our Prophet (upon him peace and blessings) the radiant embodiment of outer and inner beauty? One who saw him was in awe\, and one who knew him fell in love. I hope Taleef translates that experiential beauty to a relevant American context while honoring the ethos and principles of the rich Islamic tradition.” \nFrom Taleef: \nDear Ta’leef community\,\nAsalaamu alaykum.\nPeace and blessings to you all. \nWe invite you to join us this coming Sunday\, January 11th\, for the last Mawlid gathering in the Main Hall of our Fremont campus. Please bring your family and friends to fill the room as we honor 17 years of memories and look forward to the journey ahead. \nSince 2008\, this space has been a cherished sanctuary for Ta’leef\, holding countless memories of shahadas\, weddings\, and spiritual growth. This Sunday is a moment to gather in gratitude\, honoring all that this community has built here over nearly two decades. \nThe current property development plans for the building will necessitate our temporary relocation. Our landlord has generously offered to work with us to ensure a smooth transition\, including the potential use of the warehouse in the near future after construction. \nWe want to express our profound gratitude to our landlords. Their immense generosity has provided Ta’leef with a home in Fremont to serve our community for many years\, for which we pray that Allah rewards them immensely. \nIn the meantime\, MCC East Bay has graciously offered to temporarily host Ta’leef’s Mawlid for a few weeks beginning January 18th. \nMay Allah facilitate ease throughout this process\, and we look forward to gathering this Sunday to unite our hearts through the love of the Prophet (AS). \nWith gratitude\,\nThe Ta’leef Board of Directors \n URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/mawlid-taleef/2026-04-12/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/mawlid-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T183848 CREATED:20260326T171142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T005107Z UID:10024967-1776191400-1776196800@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:April Joint Reading Group | The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine DESCRIPTION:Join us this April for a thoughtful and engaging joint reading group as we explore Ilan Pappé’s The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine. Together\, we’ll dive into this important historical work through guided discussion and shared reflection. \nTuesdays (April 7\, April 14\, April 21\, April 28\, 2026) | 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Free; No RSVP required | In-person only \nThis reading group offers a welcoming space for participants to critically engage with the text\, exchange perspectives\, and deepen their understanding of the subject matter. \nSponsored by Lynnewood United Methodist Church and MCC East Bay. \nCopies of the text can be purchased here. \nOur Reading Schedule \n\nTuesday\, April 7: Chapters 1-3\nTuesday\, April 14: Chapters 4-6\nTuesday\, April 21: Chapters 7-9\nTuesday\, April 28: Chapters 10-12\n\nAbout the Facilitators: \nCorey Dao-Forrester\nCorey was born and raised in Charleston\, SC. He grew up loving and playing sports\, particularly baseball\, while also constantly fishing and surfing. Corey then attended college at Campbell University\, majoring in Christian Ministry. After Campbell\, Corey attended Duke Divinity School\, where he met his wife\, Emily. They lived in Durham\, NC\, together for five years before moving to San Francisco. Corey loves playing and going on adventures with his three dogs – Wrigley\, Milo\, and Banks. Corey and Emily love traveling\, experiencing food\, and exploring new places. Corey has a deep love for Duke Basketball\, the Chicago Cubs\, and playing golf. Prior to Lynnewood\, Corey served as the Family Ministry Associate at First Cary UMC in Cary\, NC. He is grateful and excited to begin this journey at Lynnewood UMC. Corey is passionate about Family Ministry\, engaging with youth and children\, and pursuing justice and reconciliation in our community. He wants all to feel loved\, welcomed\, and accepted into our community. \nMohammed Kaddoura\nMohammed lives with his family in the Tri-Valley area and works in data analytics. He has been an active member of the MCC community for nearly three years\, organizing a weekly book club and a monthly men’s hiking group. He believes in the power of shared stories and genuine conversation\, and is drawn to spaces where people come together around ideas that matter. In his free time\, Mohammed enjoys running\, baking\, and spending time outdoors. URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/joint-reading/2026-04-14/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Convert-Bookclub.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260417T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260417T161000 DTSTAMP:20260416T183848 CREATED:20260416T224031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T013656Z UID:10026318-1776432600-1776442200@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood DESCRIPTION:Join us for one of MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday\, April 17\, 2026: \n\n*1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.*. (Please refrain from attending due to parking congestion.)\n\nDr. Abdullah Ali Hamid delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.\n\nUstadh Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.\n\nUstadh Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n3:40 p.m. – 4:10 p.m. \n\nSidi Mahdi Amine delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n*Kindly please avoid the 1:30 p.m. service due to *heavy parking congestion*. \nPlease attend Jumu’ah at 1:40 at our weekly off-site Jumu’ah at Rosewood or 3:40 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier first-service congestion whenever possible\, or please attend the off-site MCC Jumu’ah service\, that is\, each week at the Rosewood Commons\, 4450 Rosewood Dr (Building 5)\, Pleasanton. Rosewood is only a five-minute drive from MCC. \nWith ongoing construction\, we have limited MCC facility parking. Please attend the weekly Rosewood Jumu’ah. \n \nPlease note that the former HP lot (now part of the Pleasanton Unified School District) is no longer available to our congregation. The District graciously provides the MCC congregation with a limited number of parking spaces. Please come to the first or fourth Jumuah at MCC to ease up parking congestion or\, better yet\, attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer from 1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m. at Rosewood Center (Building 5): https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood \n\n– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n\nFor parents attending with young children indoors at the main MCC facility\, we offer private mothers’ and fathers’ rooms with audio-visual connections to the Prayer Hall. Parents can watch the sermon and pray while working with other parents and young children. The mothers’ and fathers’ prayer room is just past the Banquet Hall doors into the school area. \nPlease also visit the new\, larger Islamic Center of Livermore for Jumu’ah. They recently moved into a former church\, and they can now accommodate more Tri-Valley worshipers. The new masjid is at 3820 East Ave\, Livermore\, CA 94550. \nThe prayer times are at ICL: \n\nFirst Jummah: 1:30 p.m. 1:55 p.m.\nSecond Jummah: 2:30 p.m. 2:55 p.m.\nThird Jummuah: 3:30 p.m. to 3:55 p.m.\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nWe encourage our congregation to wear their best attire\, arrive early\, pray tahiyyat al-masjid\, and recite the Qur’an. Let’s encourage one another to maintain a clean and peaceful musalla. Please place your shoes neatly on the shoe racks\, minimize conversations inside the musalla\, engage in dhikr\, and send salawat upon the Prophet ﷺ. May Allah accept our efforts. Ameen. \n \n \n  URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/jumuah-services-mcc-rosewood-32/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events,Sisters Program,Teen,Women's Activities,Young Children ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Friday-Jumuah-Khateebs-12.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T183848 CREATED:20251225T235525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251225T235526Z UID:10024608-1776535200-1776542400@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Monthly Mawlid Al Habib | Celebratory Gathering of Salutations on Our Beloved Prophet ﷺ DESCRIPTION:Connect more with Muhammad (peace be upon him) as we gather on the third Saturday of each month in remembrance and dhikr with Bay Area Munshideens and guest speakers. \nDuring each gathering\, Ustadh Tariq Samady will cover a chapter from the text The Kingdom of the Heart by Habib Umar b. Hafiz. \n6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Maghrib to Isha) | Saturdays | MCC Conference Room | Join us in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \nDates for Monthly Family Mawlid at MCC East Bay in 2026\n \n\nSaturday\, January 17\, 2026\nSaturday\, February 14\, 2026\nNo session during Ramadan in March ’26\nSaturday\, April 18\, 2026\nSaturday\, May 16\, 2026\nSaturday\, June 20\, 2026\nSaturday\, July 18\, 2026\nSaturday\, August 15\, 2026\nSaturday\, September 19\, 2026\nSaturday\, October 17\, 2026\nSaturday\, November 21\, 2026\nSaturday\, December 19\, 2026\n\n \n\n– Watch past mawlid celebrations at MCC: http://mcceastbay.org/mawlid\n– More Sidi Tareq: https://mcceastbay.org/tariq\n– More sessions about the book using the monthly Mawlids\, “The Kingdom of the Heart”: http://mcceastbay.org/kingdom\n– Purchase “The Kingdom of the Heart” by Habib Umar bin Hafiz: https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Heart-Habib-Umar-Hafiz/dp/173537671X\n\nSponsored by Circles of Light & MCC East Bay. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org  \nThe Mawlid is a joyous expression of the greatest blessing from Allah. \nWe take this blessed opportunity monthly to remind ourselves of the three sacred rights that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ requires from us\, instilling in us a deep sense of respect and reverence. \n\n– Marifah – Recognizing who the Messenger of Allah ﷺ is\n– Muhabbah – Loving the Messenger of Allah ﷺ\n– Ittiba’ – Obedience to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ\n\nThe second two (loving and obeying) are not entirely possible without truly recognizing the first\, who the Messenger of Allah ﷺ was. This recognition enlightens us and deepens our knowledge of his teachings. \n\n– Past mawlid celebrations at MCC: http://mcceastbay.org/mawlid\n\nAbout the Book\, “The Kingdom of the Heart”\n“Within every human being is a Kingdom. The heart is the ruler of this Kingdom\, and the rest of the body is its subjects. If the heart rules with justice and excellence\, the body will perform good actions\, and the Kingdom will flourish. If the heart neglects its duties\, the body will disobey Allah\, and the entire Kingdom will suffer the consequences. Allah ﷻ made this Kingdom so crucial that through it the eternal and everlasting dominion of the next life is either gained or lost.” The Kingdom of the Heart by Habib ‘Umar Bin Hafiz gives the reader a deeper understanding of the importance of cultivating the spiritual kingdom of the heart. Readers will gain a deeper appreciation of how outward actions have spiritual consequences. Some of the topics covered are: •⁠ ⁠The Tongue & Its Effects •⁠ ⁠Looking at Creation with Love & Mercy •⁠ ⁠The Impact of Shaking Hands •⁠ ⁠Attending to the Ending of Our Lives •⁠ ⁠The Impact of Intention This book uniquely shows the direct correlation between outward actions and the heart\, giving us insights into how various actions impact the state of our hearts. Ultimately\, it gives us a way to internalize the wisdom and purpose of acts of devotion\, resulting in the purification of the heart and nearness to Allah ﷻ. \nAbout the Author\nHabib Umar bin Hafiz (Arabic: حبيب عمر بن حفيظ\, romanized: Ḥabīb ʿUmar bin Ḥafīẓ; Arabic pronunciation: [ħabiːb ʕumar bin ħafiːðˤ]; born 27 May 1963) is a Yemeni Sunni and Sufi Islamic scholar\, teacher\, and founder and dean of Dar al-Mustafa Islamic seminary.[3] He is also a Supreme Advisory Council member for the Tabah Foundation in Abu Dhabi. \nUstadh Tariq Samady\nUstadh Tariq Samady is a native of the Bay Area with roots in the ancient city of Kabul. He has been a lifelong seeker of Islamic knowledge\, learning from a wide range of Muslim scholars\, both local and international. With the blessings of his teachers\, he has contributed to various educational programs and gatherings of dhikr. \nHis research and editing interests span Qur’an and Hadith commentaries\, Philology\, Spirituality\, and Persian Poetry. Tariq is the founder of Circles of Light (حلق النور)\, a fledgling educational initiative focused on sharing sacred learnings and wisdom for the community’s benefit. He studied Computer Science at California State University—East Bay and has over ten years of experience as a Developer and Analytics QA Engineer. \nAbout Circles of Light\nCircles of Light is a fledgling educational initiative focused on sharing sacred learnings and wisdom for the benefit of the community\, meant to assist in maximizing Dunya (this life) for our Deen (Faith). He gives wisdom to whomever He wills. Whoever is given wisdom has been given much good. But none pays heed except those with insight. (Quran). We are motivated by the words of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him); the most beloved people to Allah are those most beneficial to the people. (Hadith). We seek to achieve this aim through our in-person educational programs and publications. \nAlmighty Allah ﷻ directs us in Sūratul Aḥzāb\, “Verily\, Allah and His Angels send blessings on the Messenger of Allah. You who believe invoke blessings on him and salute him with a worthy salutation.” Our purpose of invoking blessings upon the Beloved ﷺ leads to proximity to Almighty Allah ﷻ by obeying this command while simultaneously fulfilling our rights upon the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. It is crystal clear how vital the invocation of Ṣalawāt is for the believer\, and it is a Mercy of Almighty Allah ﷻ for its rewards to be multitudinous. Abundant Ṣalawāt upon the Beloved ﷺ leads to loving him and knowing his beautiful qualities. By that virtue\, degrees of purity are realized. From the signs of the people of the Sunnah is sending Ṣalawāt upon him\, for the key to all goodness is Ṣalawāt upon the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. \n\n– More Sidi Tariq Samady: http://mcceastbay.org/tariq\n– More Tri-Valley and East Bay Mawlid celebrations: https://mcceastbay.org/mawlid\n– More about celebrating the Prophet (peace be upon him)’s day of birth: https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/innovation-bida-and-celebrating-the-prophets-birthday-mawlid\n– More sessions about “The Kingdom of the Heart”: http://mcceastbay.org/kingdom URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-mawlid-al-habib/2026-04-18/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/mawlid.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T183848 CREATED:20260101T164750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260101T164750Z UID:10024635-1776535200-1776542400@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Monthly Book Reading: The Kingdom of the Hearts | Ustadh Tariq Samady DESCRIPTION:After the Monthly Mawlid\, join Ustadh Tariq Samady to cover a chapter from the text The Kingdom of the Heart by Habib Umar b. Hafiz. \n6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Maghrib to Isha) | Saturdays | MCC Conference Room | Join us in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \nDates for Monthly Family Mawlid at MCC East Bay in 2026\n \n\nSaturday\, January 17\, 2026\nNo session during Ramadan in February ’26\nNo session during Ramadan in March ’26\nSaturday\, April 18\, 2026\nSaturday\, May 16\, 2026\nSaturday\, June 20\, 2026\nSaturday\, July 18\, 2026\nSaturday\, August 15\, 2026\nSaturday\, September 19\, 2026\nSaturday\, October 17\, 2026\nSaturday\, November 21\, 2026\nSaturday\, December 19\, 2026\n\n\n– Watch past mawlid celebrations at MCC: http://mcceastbay.org/mawlid\n– More Sidi Tareq: https://mcceastbay.org/tariq\n– More sessions about the book using the monthly Mawlids\, “The Kingdom of the Heart”: http://mcceastbay.org/kingdom\n– Purchase “The Kingdom of the Heart” by Habib Umar bin Hafiz: https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Heart-Habib-Umar-Hafiz/dp/173537671X\n\nSponsored by Circles of Light & MCC East Bay. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n \nThe Mawlid is a joyous expression of the greatest blessing from Allah. \nWe take this blessed opportunity monthly to remind ourselves of the three sacred rights that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ requires from us\, instilling in us a deep sense of respect and reverence. \n\n– Marifah – Recognizing who the Messenger of Allah ﷺ is\n– Muhabbah – Loving the Messenger of Allah ﷺ\n– Ittiba’ – Obedience to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ\n\nThe second two (loving and obeying) are not entirely possible without truly recognizing the first\, who the Messenger of Allah ﷺ was. This recognition enlightens us and deepens our knowledge of his teachings. \n\n– Past mawlid celebrations at MCC: http://mcceastbay.org/mawlid\n\nAbout the Book\, “The Kingdom of the Heart”\n“Within every human being is a Kingdom. The heart is the ruler of this Kingdom\, and the rest of the body is its subjects. If the heart rules with justice and excellence\, the body will perform good actions\, and the Kingdom will flourish. If the heart neglects its duties\, the body will disobey Allah\, and the entire Kingdom will suffer the consequences. Allah ﷻ made this Kingdom so crucial that through it the eternal and everlasting dominion of the next life is either gained or lost.” The Kingdom of the Heart by Habib ‘Umar Bin Hafiz gives the reader a deeper understanding of the importance of cultivating the spiritual kingdom of the heart. Readers will gain a deeper appreciation of how outward actions have spiritual consequences. Some of the topics covered are: •⁠ ⁠The Tongue & Its Effects •⁠ ⁠Looking at Creation with Love & Mercy •⁠ ⁠The Impact of Shaking Hands •⁠ ⁠Attending to the Ending of Our Lives •⁠ ⁠The Impact of Intention This book uniquely shows the direct correlation between outward actions and the heart\, giving us insights into how various actions impact the state of our hearts. Ultimately\, it gives us a way to internalize the wisdom and purpose of acts of devotion\, resulting in the purification of the heart and nearness to Allah ﷻ. \nAbout the Author\nHabib Umar bin Hafiz (Arabic: حبيب عمر بن حفيظ\, romanized: Ḥabīb ʿUmar bin Ḥafīẓ; Arabic pronunciation: [ħabiːb ʕumar bin ħafiːðˤ]; born 27 May 1963) is a Yemeni Sunni and Sufi Islamic scholar\, teacher\, and founder and dean of Dar al-Mustafa Islamic seminary.[3] He is also a Supreme Advisory Council member for the Tabah Foundation in Abu Dhabi. \nUstadh Tariq Samady\nUstadh Tariq Samady is a native of the Bay Area with roots in the ancient city of Kabul. He has been a lifelong seeker of Islamic knowledge\, learning from a wide range of Muslim scholars\, both local and international. With the blessings of his teachers\, he has contributed to various educational programs and gatherings of dhikr. \nHis research and editing interests span Qur’an and Hadith commentaries\, Philology\, Spirituality\, and Persian Poetry. Tariq is the founder of Circles of Light (حلق النور)\, a fledgling educational initiative focused on sharing sacred learnings and wisdom for the community’s benefit. He studied Computer Science at California State University—East Bay and has over ten years of experience as a Developer and Analytics QA Engineer. \nAbout Circles of Light\nCircles of Light is a fledgling educational initiative focused on sharing sacred learnings and wisdom for the benefit of the community\, meant to assist in maximizing Dunya (this life) for our Deen (Faith). He gives wisdom to whomever He wills. Whoever is given wisdom has been given much good. But none pays heed except those with insight. (Quran). We are motivated by the words of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him); the most beloved people to Allah are those most beneficial to the people. (Hadith). We seek to achieve this aim through our in-person educational programs and publications. \nAlmighty Allah ﷻ directs us in Sūratul Aḥzāb\, “Verily\, Allah and His Angels send blessings on the Messenger of Allah. You who believe invoke blessings on him and salute him with a worthy salutation.” Our purpose of invoking blessings upon the Beloved ﷺ leads to proximity to Almighty Allah ﷻ by obeying this command while simultaneously fulfilling our rights upon the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. It is crystal clear how vital the invocation of Ṣalawāt is for the believer\, and it is a Mercy of Almighty Allah ﷻ for its rewards to be multitudinous. Abundant Ṣalawāt upon the Beloved ﷺ leads to loving him and knowing his beautiful qualities. By that virtue\, degrees of purity are realized. From the signs of the people of the Sunnah is sending Ṣalawāt upon him\, for the key to all goodness is Ṣalawāt upon the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. \n\n– More Sidi Tariq Samady: http://mcceastbay.org/tariq\n– More Tri-Valley and East Bay Mawlid celebrations: https://mcceastbay.org/mawlid\n– More about celebrating the Prophet (peace be upon him)’s day of birth: https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/innovation-bida-and-celebrating-the-prophets-birthday-mawlid\n– More sessions about “The Kingdom of the Heart”: http://mcceastbay.org/kingdom URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-book-reading-the-kingdom-of-the-hearts/2026-04-18/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ustadh-tariq-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T193000 DTSTAMP:20260416T183848 CREATED:20260330T194045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T213337Z UID:10024992-1776619800-1776627000@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Mawlid: Hearts Connected | Ta'leef Collective DESCRIPTION:Join us Sunday nights at 5:30 p.m. from April 5th to April 19th for evenings of remembrance\, reflection\, and community as MCC East Bay temporarily hosts Ta’leef Collective’s weekly Mawlids. \nGather to connect your heart to the Prophet ﷺ\, to God\, and to God’s servants. This gathering has been lovingly sustained for over 20 years by dedicated volunteers\, munshids\, and teachers. Each week will feature reflections from esteemed guest teachers. Join us and keep the connections alive. \n5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Sundays | April 5\, April 12\, April 19 | MCC Conference Room | In-person only or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nSponsored by Taleef Collective & MCC East Bay. \nAhead of Ramadan ’26\, MCC is temporarily hosting five weeks of Ta’leef Collective’s weekly Mawlid\, a beautiful gathering of community & remembrance that has been held for more than 20 years for the East Bay Muslim community. Please join us on: \n\nSunday\, April 5th – Special guest Sidi Syed Mubeen Saifullah\nSunday\, April 12th – Special guest Imam Zaid Shakir\nSunday\, April 19th – Special guest\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n“I want people to feel the true beauty of Islam when they encounter Ta’leef. Was not our Prophet (upon him peace and blessings) the radiant embodiment of outer and inner beauty? One who saw him was in awe\, and one who knew him fell in love. I hope Taleef translates that experiential beauty to a relevant American context while honoring the ethos and principles of the rich Islamic tradition.” \nFrom Taleef: \nDear Ta’leef community\,\nAsalaamu alaykum.\nPeace and blessings to you all. \nWe invite you to join us this coming Sunday\, January 11th\, for the last Mawlid gathering in the Main Hall of our Fremont campus. Please bring your family and friends to fill the room as we honor 17 years of memories and look forward to the journey ahead. \nSince 2008\, this space has been a cherished sanctuary for Ta’leef\, holding countless memories of shahadas\, weddings\, and spiritual growth. This Sunday is a moment to gather in gratitude\, honoring all that this community has built here over nearly two decades. \nThe current property development plans for the building will necessitate our temporary relocation. Our landlord has generously offered to work with us to ensure a smooth transition\, including the potential use of the warehouse in the near future after construction. \nWe want to express our profound gratitude to our landlords. Their immense generosity has provided Ta’leef with a home in Fremont to serve our community for many years\, for which we pray that Allah rewards them immensely. \nIn the meantime\, MCC East Bay has graciously offered to temporarily host Ta’leef’s Mawlid for a few weeks beginning January 18th. \nMay Allah facilitate ease throughout this process\, and we look forward to gathering this Sunday to unite our hearts through the love of the Prophet (AS). \nWith gratitude\,\nThe Ta’leef Board of Directors \n URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/mawlid-taleef/2026-04-19/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/mawlid-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T183848 CREATED:20260326T171142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T005107Z UID:10024968-1776796200-1776801600@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:April Joint Reading Group | The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine DESCRIPTION:Join us this April for a thoughtful and engaging joint reading group as we explore Ilan Pappé’s The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine. Together\, we’ll dive into this important historical work through guided discussion and shared reflection. \nTuesdays (April 7\, April 14\, April 21\, April 28\, 2026) | 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Free; No RSVP required | In-person only \nThis reading group offers a welcoming space for participants to critically engage with the text\, exchange perspectives\, and deepen their understanding of the subject matter. \nSponsored by Lynnewood United Methodist Church and MCC East Bay. \nCopies of the text can be purchased here. \nOur Reading Schedule \n\nTuesday\, April 7: Chapters 1-3\nTuesday\, April 14: Chapters 4-6\nTuesday\, April 21: Chapters 7-9\nTuesday\, April 28: Chapters 10-12\n\nAbout the Facilitators: \nCorey Dao-Forrester\nCorey was born and raised in Charleston\, SC. He grew up loving and playing sports\, particularly baseball\, while also constantly fishing and surfing. Corey then attended college at Campbell University\, majoring in Christian Ministry. After Campbell\, Corey attended Duke Divinity School\, where he met his wife\, Emily. They lived in Durham\, NC\, together for five years before moving to San Francisco. Corey loves playing and going on adventures with his three dogs – Wrigley\, Milo\, and Banks. Corey and Emily love traveling\, experiencing food\, and exploring new places. Corey has a deep love for Duke Basketball\, the Chicago Cubs\, and playing golf. Prior to Lynnewood\, Corey served as the Family Ministry Associate at First Cary UMC in Cary\, NC. He is grateful and excited to begin this journey at Lynnewood UMC. Corey is passionate about Family Ministry\, engaging with youth and children\, and pursuing justice and reconciliation in our community. He wants all to feel loved\, welcomed\, and accepted into our community. \nMohammed Kaddoura\nMohammed lives with his family in the Tri-Valley area and works in data analytics. He has been an active member of the MCC community for nearly three years\, organizing a weekly book club and a monthly men’s hiking group. He believes in the power of shared stories and genuine conversation\, and is drawn to spaces where people come together around ideas that matter. In his free time\, Mohammed enjoys running\, baking\, and spending time outdoors. URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/joint-reading/2026-04-21/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Convert-Bookclub.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T183848 CREATED:20260408T185802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T011050Z UID:10026200-1777057200-1777064400@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Humanitarian Medical Mission: Healthcare Stories from Gaza with Local Physician DESCRIPTION:Dr. Mustafa Bseikri and Dr. Greg Shay share stories from their recent medical mission in Gaza\, exploring the lived realities of those enduring unimaginable hardship.  \nThrough personal experiences\, photos\, and videos\, we will center the voices of our brothers and sisters in Gaza\, and examine the state of health\, education\, and shelter during their three weeks on the ground.  \nFriday\, April 24\, 2026 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Please join us in-person and or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nWe will have dinner boxes for sale from IniBurger Pleasanton starting at 6:30 p.m. Please join us for dinner. \nCosponsored by MCC East Bay\, Soul of My Soul Exhibit\, Jewish Voices for Peace Bay Area\, Mount Diablo Peace and Justice Center\, and Friends of Wadi Foquin Circle at Asbury United Methodist Church\, Healthcare Workers for Palestine Bay Area\, Palestinian Feminist Collective. \nWe will have a table by Baladna: Palestine Imports\, who will be selling Palestinian goods; 20% of all proceeds will be donated to Heroic Hearts\, which supports the people of Gaza by providing critical relief and restoring hope\, dignity\, and care in the midst of crisis. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org  \nAbout Dr. Mustafa Bseikri \n\n\nMustafa Bseikri is a Pediatric Pulmonologist and Sleep Physician who was on a medical mission with the non-profit Heroic Hearts this past January. He worked at hospitals in Khan Younis and Gaza City\, caring for children and collaborating with local pediatricians. He lives with his family in the Tri-Valley.\n\n\n\nAbout Dr. Greg Shay\n\nGreg Shay is a retired Pediatric Pulmonologist who has served on over 30 medical missions throughout the world\, including Syria\, Bangladesh\, and three separate trips to Gaza. While in Gaza\, he helped establish cystic fibrosis care and trained pediatric pulmonologists. He lives in the East Bay.\n\n\nAbout Soul of My Soul Exhibit\nThe Soul of My Soul Exhibit has started holding mobile art exhibits\, taking visitors on a profound journey of collective grief\, and has expanded to offer activities such as Cultural Days\, Ceramic Art\, and Tatreez workshops\, so people can experience and learn about the culture and beauty of Palestine. As our community members travel to Palestine as volunteers in different ways\, we host events that allow them to share their eyewitness accounts and experiences. Our events allow communities to process their grief and remember the collective sense of humanity that happens when we create together and speak out together.  Learn more: Soul Of My Soul Exhibit URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/friday-night-family-night/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Family Events,Interfaith & Community Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Shukr-Celebration-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260428T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260428T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T183848 CREATED:20260326T171142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T005107Z UID:10024969-1777401000-1777406400@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:April Joint Reading Group | The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine DESCRIPTION:Join us this April for a thoughtful and engaging joint reading group as we explore Ilan Pappé’s The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine. Together\, we’ll dive into this important historical work through guided discussion and shared reflection. \nTuesdays (April 7\, April 14\, April 21\, April 28\, 2026) | 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Free; No RSVP required | In-person only \nThis reading group offers a welcoming space for participants to critically engage with the text\, exchange perspectives\, and deepen their understanding of the subject matter. \nSponsored by Lynnewood United Methodist Church and MCC East Bay. \nCopies of the text can be purchased here. \nOur Reading Schedule \n\nTuesday\, April 7: Chapters 1-3\nTuesday\, April 14: Chapters 4-6\nTuesday\, April 21: Chapters 7-9\nTuesday\, April 28: Chapters 10-12\n\nAbout the Facilitators: \nCorey Dao-Forrester\nCorey was born and raised in Charleston\, SC. He grew up loving and playing sports\, particularly baseball\, while also constantly fishing and surfing. Corey then attended college at Campbell University\, majoring in Christian Ministry. After Campbell\, Corey attended Duke Divinity School\, where he met his wife\, Emily. They lived in Durham\, NC\, together for five years before moving to San Francisco. Corey loves playing and going on adventures with his three dogs – Wrigley\, Milo\, and Banks. Corey and Emily love traveling\, experiencing food\, and exploring new places. Corey has a deep love for Duke Basketball\, the Chicago Cubs\, and playing golf. Prior to Lynnewood\, Corey served as the Family Ministry Associate at First Cary UMC in Cary\, NC. He is grateful and excited to begin this journey at Lynnewood UMC. Corey is passionate about Family Ministry\, engaging with youth and children\, and pursuing justice and reconciliation in our community. He wants all to feel loved\, welcomed\, and accepted into our community. \nMohammed Kaddoura\nMohammed lives with his family in the Tri-Valley area and works in data analytics. He has been an active member of the MCC community for nearly three years\, organizing a weekly book club and a monthly men’s hiking group. He believes in the power of shared stories and genuine conversation\, and is drawn to spaces where people come together around ideas that matter. In his free time\, Mohammed enjoys running\, baking\, and spending time outdoors. URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/joint-reading/2026-04-28/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Convert-Bookclub.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR