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SUMMARY:Qur'an Night Khatam During Taraweeh | Qari Amar Bellaha
DESCRIPTION:Join Qari Amar Bellaha at Taraweeh for the completion of the Qur’an from 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday\, March 18\, 2026 (29th night of Ramadan). \nIsha will start at 9 p.m.\, and the Taraweeh Khatam begins at about 9:20 p.m. \nQari Amar marks the end of the full Quran recitation accompanied by a heartfelt\, long supplication (du’a) for mercy and forgiveness. Please stay after the Khatam for an all-night special 29th night program\, qiyam\, and a suhoor: https://mcceastbay.org/event/fifth-odd-night \nWe are expecting heavy crowds. Please carpool and come early. This Ramadan\, we will not have a parallel satellite Taraweeh; the Khatm will take place only at the main MCC facility in Pleasanton.  \nTo celebrate this annual blessed Ramadan achievement by the worshippers of our community mosque\, MCC volunteers will distribute baklava to worshippers at the outdoor exits as they leave after the Khatam dua ends. \n9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. | Wednesday\, March 18\, 2026 | MCC East Bay Prayer Halls \n\n– Past Ramadan ’26 Taraweeh livestreams: http://mcceastbay.org/taraweeh\n– Qari Amar’s nightly recitation schedule: https://mcceastbay.org/schedule\n– MCC’s Ramadan ’26 timetable and events calendar: https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-timetable\n– Qur’anic Recitation playlist: http://mcceastbay.org/taraweeh\n– More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar\n– Qari Amar reciting Juz’ Ama 30 (final chapter of Qur’an): https://mcceastbay.org/juz-ama\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nHere also is a list of other Khataams happening across the San Francisco Bay Area: \n\nTuesday 3/10Darussalam Youth Taraweh\, Milpitas\nFriday 3/13SCMCC\, South San Jose Masjid ul Haqq\, San MateoZaytech\, Mountain HouseCIC\, Fremont Afghan Musallah\, San Jose\nSaturday 3/14SBIA\, North San Jose Muhajireen\, HaywardFurqaan\, HaywardIKIC\, FremontMasjid Ar-Raheem\, Rodeo Unity Center\, Mountain HouseLafayette mosque\, Lafayette IECRC\, Newark Ramadan SF (Alif/Amal)\, San Francisco\nSunday 3/15Evergreen Islamic Center (EIC)\, San JoseNiles\, FremontMasjid An-Noor\, Santa ClaraMVPA\, Mountain ViewWVMA\, Saratoga\nMonday 3/16Rahman\, RichmondICSF\, San FranciscoMasjid Zakariya\, FremontMasjid Al-Huda\, Union CityMasjid Taha\, SunnyvaleICV\, Vallejo\nTuesday 3/17ICL\, Livermore MCA\, Santa ClaraBVMCC\, South San JoseSRVIC\, San RamonStanford\, Palo Alto Lighthouse Mosque\, Oakland\nWednesday 3/18MCC\, Pleasanton Islamic Center of Fremont\, FremontMasjid Darussalam\, MilpitasIslamic Center of Alameda\, Alameda\n\n \nQari Amar Bellaha will facilitate the nightly odd-night program. No RSVP is needed to attend Qiyam. RSVP is required for Suhoor (please see below). \n\n– 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Tuesday\, March 10 (21st night) | Special Guest Speakers:  Sidi Mahdy Amine\n– 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Thursday\, March 12 (23rd night) | Special Guest Speaker:  Ustadh Tariq Samady\n– 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Saturday\, March 14 (25th night) | Special Guest Speakers: Dr. Ali Ataie\n– 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Monday\, March 16 (27th night)* | Special Guest Speakers: Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi\n– 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Wednesday\, March 18 (29th night)** | Special Guest Speakers: Ustadh Tarif Arabi *Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) **Qur’an Khatam Night During Taraweeh prayer begins at 9 p.m.\n\nSuhoor Meals: Groups in the MCC congregation are hosting the community Suhoors: \n\n\n\n– Tuesday\, March 10 (21st night): Senior Afghan sisters who pray at Taraweeh\n– Thursday\, March 12 (23rd night): Sisters and brothers of South Indian descent\n– Saturday\, March 14 (25th night): Sisters and brothers of Arab descent\n– Monday\, March 16 (27th night): Continental Suhoor\n– Wednesday\, March 18 (29th night):  Sisters and brothers of Pakistani descent\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us for a Suhoor meal (RSVP required) in the early mornings of: \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, March 10(RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-1)\n\n\n\nFriday\, March 12 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-2)\n\n\n\nSunday\, March 14 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-3)\n\n\n\nTuesday\, March 16 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-4)\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 18 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-5)\n\n\n\n\nTo help sponsor the cost of a Suhoor or Iftar meal at the MCC this Ramadan\, please visit https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-meals \n\n\n\nTo join the limited space for Itikaf at MCC in the last ten days\, please register at HTTP://mcceastbay.org/itikaf \n\nOdd Nights Program Schedule: \n\n\n\n Tuesday\, March 10: \n\n\n\n\n9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Taraweeh\n\n\n\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n\n\n\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Talk by Sidi Mahdy Amine\, & Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Prayer Hall)\n\n\n\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n\n\n\n3:15 a.m. to 4:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha\n\n\n\n4:15 a.m. to 5:56 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:56 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6:12 a.m. – Fajr\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 12: \n\n9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Taraweeh\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Talk by Ustadh Tariq Samady\, & Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Prayer Hall)\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n4:15 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha\n5:15 a.m. to 5:54 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:53 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6:09 a.m. – Fajr\n\nSaturday\, March 14: \n\n9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Taraweeh\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Talk by Dr. Ali Ataie\, & Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Prayer Hall)\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n4:15 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha\n5:15 a.m. to 5:50 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:50 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6:06 a.m. – Fajr\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, March 16: \n\n9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Taraweeh\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Talk by Ustadh Feraidoon\, & Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Prayer Hall)\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n4:15 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha\n5:15 a.m. to 5:47 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:47 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6:03 a.m. – Fajr\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, March 18: \n\n9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Taraweeh\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Prayer Hall)\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n4:15 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha\n5:15 a.m. to 5:44 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:44 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6 a.m. – Fajr\n\n\nMore details: \n\n\n\n\n–  Ramadan ’26 Iqama & Events calendar: https://mcceastbay.org/timetable\n\n\n\n– Odd nights program schedule: https://mcceastbay.org/odd-night\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reflections: https://mcceastbay.org/reflections\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reminders: https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-reminders\n\n\n\n– More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar\n\n\n\n– More Sidi Feraidoon: https://mcceastbay.org/feraidoon\n\n\n\n– More Dr. Ataie: https://mcceastbay.org/ali\n\n\n\n– More Ustadh Tariq: mcceastbay.org/tariq\n– More Sidi Mahdy: mcceastbay.org/mahdy\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/khatam-night-special-program/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:Odd-Night Program & Suhoor (29th Night)
DESCRIPTION:On every odd night in the blessed last ten nights of Ramadan ’26\, join us after Taraweeh ends at about 11:15 p.m. in the MCC Conference Room for special Qur’an recitation\, zikr (devotional acts)\, a guest speaker’s talk\, Salat Tasbeeh (about 12:30 a.m.)\, time for individual worship\, Qiyam (4 a.m.)\, and a free community Suhoor meal before Fajr prayer in congregation. We will serve tea all night long. \nMCC will host a program only on the odd nights. We will host qiyam (led by Qari Amar’s Hifz students) at 4 a.m. on each of the last five even nights: Thursday\, March 12; Friday\, March 13; Sunday\, March 15; and Tuesday\, March 17. \n\n\n \nThe blessed Laylat al-Qadr (27th night) is on Monday\, March 16. The Qur’an Khatam completion in Taraweeh begins at 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday\, March 18.  \n\n\n \nQari Amar Bellaha and a special guest speaker facilitate the nightly odd-night program. No RSVP is needed to attend Qiyam. RSVP is required for Suhoor (please see below). \n\n\n \n\n– 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Tuesday\, March 10 (21st night) | Special Guest Speakers:  Sidi Mahdy Amine\n\n\n\n– 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Thursday\, March 12 (23rd night) | Special Guest Speaker:  Ustadh Tariq Samady\n\n\n\n– 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Saturday\, March 14 (25th night) | Special Guest Speakers: Dr. Ali Ataie\n\n\n\n– 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Monday\, March 16 (27th night)* | Special Guest Speakers: Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi\n\n\n\n– 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Wednesday\, March 18 (29th night)** | Special Guest Speakers: *Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) **Qur’an Khatam Night During Taraweeh prayer at 9:15 p.m. \n\n\n\n \nSuhoor Meals: Groups in the MCC congregation are hosting the community Suhoors: \n\n– Tuesday\, March 10 (21st night): Senior Afghan sisters who pray at Taraweeh\n– Thursday\, March 12 (23rd night): Sisters and brothers of South Indian descent\n– Saturday\, March 14 (25th night): Sisters and brothers of Arab descent\n– Monday\, March 16 (27th night): Continental Suhoor\n– Wednesday\, March 18 (29th night):  Sisters and brothers of Pakistani descent\n\nPlease join us for a Suhoor meal (RSVP required) in the early mornings of: \n\n\n \n\nTuesday\, March 10 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-1)\n\n\n\nFriday\, March 12 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-2)\n\n\n\nSunday\, March 14 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-3)\n\n\n\nTuesday\, March 16 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-4)\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 18 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-5)\n\n\n\n \nTo help sponsor the cost of a Suhoor or Iftar meal at the MCC this Ramadan\, please visit https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-meals \n\n\n \nTo join the limited space for Itikaf at MCC in the last ten days\, please register at HTTP://mcceastbay.org/itikaf \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \nOdd Nights Program Schedule in Ramadan ’26: \n\n\n \n21st Night (Tuesday\, March 10): \n\n\n \n\n9 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Isha & Taraweeh (Prayer Hall)\n\n\n\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n\n\n\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Talk by  Sidi Mahdy Amine\, & Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Conference Room)\n\n\n\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n\n\n\n4:15 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha (Prayer Hall)\n\n\n\n5:15 a.m. to 5:56 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:56 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6:12 a.m. – Fajr (Prayer Hall)\n\n\n\n \n23rd Night (Thursday\, March 12): \n\n\n \n\n–  Ramadan ’26 Iqama & Events calendar: https://mcceastbay.org/timetable\n\n\n\n– Odd nights program schedule: https://mcceastbay.org/odd-night\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reflections: https://mcceastbay.org/reflections\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reminders: https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-reminders\n\n\n\n– More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar\n\n\n\n– More Sidi Feraidoon: https://mcceastbay.org/feraidoon\n\n\n\n– More Dr. Ataie: https://mcceastbay.org/ali\n\n\n\n– More Ustadh Tariq: mcceastbay.org/tariq\n– More Sidi Mahdy: mcceastbay.org/mahdy\n\n \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \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\n9 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Isha & Taraweeh (Prayer Hall)\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Conference Room)\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n4:15 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha\n5:15 a.m. to 5:44 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:44 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6 a.m. – Fajr (Prayer Hall)\n\n \n  More details: \n\n\n \n\n–  Ramadan ’26 Iqama & Events calendar: https://mcceastbay.org/timetable\n\n\n\n– Odd nights program schedule: https://mcceastbay.org/odd-night\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reflections: https://mcceastbay.org/reflections\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reminders: https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-reminders\n\n\n\n– More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar\n\n\n\n– More Sidi Feraidoon: https://mcceastbay.org/feraidoon\n\n\n\n– More Dr. Ataie: https://mcceastbay.org/ali\n\n\n\n– More Ustadh Tariq: mcceastbay.org/tariq\n– More Sidi Mahdy: mcceastbay.org/mahdy\n\n \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \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\n9 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Isha & Taraweeh (Prayer Hall)\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Conference Room)\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n4:15 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha\n5:15 a.m. to 5:44 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:44 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6 a.m. – Fajr (Prayer Hall)\n\n \n  More details: \n\n\n \n\n–  Ramadan ’26 Iqama & Events calendar: https://mcceastbay.org/timetable\n\n\n\n– Odd nights program schedule: https://mcceastbay.org/odd-night\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reflections: https://mcceastbay.org/reflections\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reminders: https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-reminders\n\n\n\n– More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar\n\n\n\n– More Sidi Feraidoon: https://mcceastbay.org/feraidoon\n\n\n\n– More Dr. Ataie: https://mcceastbay.org/ali\n\n\n\n– More Ustadh Tariq: mcceastbay.org/tariq\n– More Sidi Mahdy: mcceastbay.org/mahdy\n\n \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \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\n9 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Isha & Taraweeh (Prayer Hall)\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Talk by Ustadh Tariq Samady\, & Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Conference Room)\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n4:15 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha\n5:15 a.m. to 5:54 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:53 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6:09 a.m. – Fajr (Prayer Hall)\n\n 25th Night (Saturday\, March 14): \n\n\n \n\n9 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Isha & Taraweeh (Prayer Hall)\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Talk by Dr. Ali Ataie\, & Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Conference Room)\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n4:15 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha\n5:15 a.m. to 5:50 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:50 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6:06 a.m. – Fajr (Prayer Hall)\n\n\n\n \n27th Night (Monday\, March 16): \n\n\n \n\n9 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Isha & Taraweeh (Prayer Hall)\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Talk by Ustadh Feraidoon\, & Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Conference Room)\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n4:15 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha\n5:15 a.m. to 5:47 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:47 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6:03 a.m. – Fajr (Prayer Hall)\n\n\n\n \n29th Night (Wednesday\, March 18): \n\n\n \n\n9 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Isha & Taraweeh (Prayer Hall)\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Conference Room)\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n4:15 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha\n5:15 a.m. to 5:44 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:44 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6 a.m. – Fajr (Prayer Hall)\n\n \n  More details: \n\n\n \n\n–  Ramadan ’26 Iqama & Events calendar: https://mcceastbay.org/timetable\n\n\n\n– Odd nights program schedule: https://mcceastbay.org/odd-night\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reflections: https://mcceastbay.org/reflections\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reminders: https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-reminders\n\n\n\n– More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar\n\n\n\n– More Sidi Feraidoon: https://mcceastbay.org/feraidoon\n\n\n\n– More Dr. Ataie: https://mcceastbay.org/ali\n\n\n\n– More Ustadh Tariq: mcceastbay.org/tariq\n– More Sidi Mahdy: mcceastbay.org/mahdy\n\n \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/fifth-odd-night/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:Eid ul-Fitr Prayer Services @ Alameda Fairgrounds | SRVIC & MCC East Bay Joint Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for a beautiful Ramadan together in the community! According to the regional moonsighting\, MCC will celebrate Eid al-Fitr ’26 with four prayer services on Friday\, March 20\, 2026 (likely)\, or Saturday\, March 21\, 2026 (unlikely).  \nPlease remember to pay your household’s Zakat ul-Fitr ($12/person) before the Eid prayers. Bazar vendors: please complete this interest form.  \nOn Friday\, join us for a full day from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. of celebration for the whole family\, featuring a free carnival for kids\, food trucks\, and a bazaar at the Alameda County Fairgrounds!  \nWe are forecast for abnormally hot temperatures this Friday. The prayer will be indoors in air-conditioned halls\, with women in buildings Autumn (women only and individuals with special needs/disabilities) & Summer (women & kids)\, and men in buildings Winter & Spring (map link). Please bring a prayer mat and a refillable water bottle (we will have water-filling stations). We have also arranged a shuttle for those who require it; the walk from your vehicle to the Prayer Halls will take about five minutes. \nTo speed up Fairground parking\, please pre-purchase a parking pass to show your QR code at the gate: http://mcceastbay.org/parking \nHere are SRVIC & MCC’s arrangements for five prayer services on Eid morning and Jumu’ah services on Friday\, March 20: \nEarly Eid Prayer Service (MCC):\n\nLocation: MCC East Bay Prayer Hall\n7:30 a.m.: Eid prayer\n*Please arrive at the MCC Prayer Hall for Takbeerat by 7:15 a.m.*\nKhateeb: Ustadh Munes Tomeh\n\nEarly Eid Prayer Service (SRVIC):\n\nLocation: SRVIC Prayer Hall\n7:30 a.m.: Eid prayer\n*Please arrive at the SRVIC Prayer Hall for Takbeerat by 7:15 a.m.*\nKhateeb: Hafiz Rehan Chishty\n\nFirst Fairgrounds Eid Prayer Service:\n\nLocation: Alameda County Fairgrounds\n9:15 a.m.: Eid prayer\n*Please arrive at the Fairgrounds Hall for Takbeerat by 9 a.m.*\nKhateeb: Sidi Afraz Khan\n\nSecond Fairgrounds Eid Prayer Service:\n\nLocation: Alameda County Fairgrounds\n10:30 a.m.: Eid prayer\n*Please arrive at the Fairgrounds Hall for Takbeerat by 10:15 a.m.*\nKhateeb: Special Guest Khateeb\n\nThird Fairgrounds Eid Prayer Service:\n\nLocation: Alameda County Fairgrounds\n11:30 a.m.: Eid prayer\n*Please arrive at the Fairgrounds Hall for Takbeerat by 11:15 a.m.*\nKhateeb: Ustadh Dr. Hatem Bazian\n\nIn addition\, we will also hold one Jumu’ah service at the Alameda County Fairgrounds at 1:30 p.m. \nARRIVAL & PARKING \n\n\nWe are expecting a large gathering\, so please plan to arrive 30 minutes early to allow time for the long parking and security lines. \n\n\nPrepay for parking by using this link to save time in line and enter through Valley Ave entrances: gate 12 (preferred) or gate 8. (See map of Alameda County Fairgrounds.) \n\n\nAfter you are directed to park in Lot A\, there will be ‘airport-style’ security screening at the entrance (required by the fairgrounds) before you proceed to the prayer halls. \n\n\nWe have arranged a shuttle for those who require it\, but the walk from your vehicle to the prayer halls will take about five minutes. \n\n\nPRAYER \n\n\nEach service begins with 15 minutes of recitation of the Eid Takbeerat. \n\n\nBring your prayer mats and reusable water bottles (No glass bottles); prayers will be indoors in air-conditioned halls. \n\n\nReminder: Eid khutbah follows the prayer\, so once prayer begins\, hall doors will close.  \n\n\nFOOD\, BAZAAR & GAMES \n\n\nFood vendors and carnival games are set up outdoors\, and the Eid bazaar and dining area will be indoors in Building C. \n\n\nSpecial-needs families: please check in at the SRVIC/MCC reception table for a special Muhsen armband that grants priority access to games.  \n\n\nEid Logistics @ the Fairgrounds\n\nPlease enter through Gate 12 (preferred) or Gate 8\, and park in lots A\, B\, or C. \nPlease bring a fillable water bottle and prayer mats.\nPlease arrive at least 30 minutes before the Salat you plan to attend\, as we will have long parking lines and security screening similar to ‘airport style’ checks. \nWe will be hosting free games/rides for families to attend after Eid prayer. We will have bazaar vendors and halal food trucks.\nWe are forecast for abnormally hot temperatures this Friday. The prayer will be indoors in air-conditioned halls\, with women in buildings Autumn (women only and individuals with special needs/disabilities) & Summer (women & kids)\, and men in buildings Winter & Spring. Please bring a prayer mat and a refillable water bottle (we will have water-filling stations).\nSpecial-needs families: Please check in at the SRVIC/MCC reception table for a special Muhsen armband that grants priority access to the fast lane for all games and rides.\n\nFairgrounds Jumu’ah Prayer Service:\n\nLocation: Alameda County Fairgrounds\n1:30 p.m.: Jumu’ah prayer\nKhateeb: Shaykh Abdullah bin Hamid Ali\n\nOn Friday\, March 20\, 2026\, we will hold three Jumu’ah services at MCC at 1:30 p.m.\, 2:30 p.m.\, and 3:40 p.m.\, and one service at Rosewood at 1:40 p.m. SRVIC will host one Jumu’ah service at 1:30 p.m.\, led by Sidi Shahryar Abbasi. \nMCC follows the traditional moon-sighting method\, which relies on a regional\, verifiable naked-eye sighting of the new crescent moon to mark the start of all Hijri months. Please see this video to understand this practice. \nBecause we will be celebrating Eid at the Fairgrounds this year\, MCC will not be hosting our Annual Eid Carnival. \nNo RSVP is needed to attend the Eid prayers.  \nEach Eid prayer will start promptly. Each service begins with 15 minutes of recitation of the Eid Takbeerat. After takbeerat\, each Eid service will be under 30 minutes. The Eid prayer will start promptly at the stated time above. Please arrive early and plan ahead for parking lines and security screening similar to ‘airport style’ checks. Please stay seated after the prayer; the Eid sermon follows the congregational prayer.  \nPlease also play the Eid Takbeers in your car on the way to the prayer.  \nEid Al Fitr Mubarak to you all! Thank you for being the best part of MCC. \nWishing you all a blessed Eid celebration. May Allah accept all of our duas and ibadah\, Ameen!  \n◾ Watch the Eid Services Live on YouTube: http://mcceastbay.org/live \n◾ Watch the Eid Services Live on Facebook: http://mcceastbay.org/facebook \nSponsored by San Ramon Valley Islamic Center (SRVIC) and MCC East Bay. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nMCC follows the traditional moon-sighting method\, which relies on a regional\, verifiable naked-eye sighting of the new crescent moon to mark the start of all Hijri months. Please see this video to understand this practice.  \n–  Virtually watch the Eid three sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live (YouTube) & https://mcceastbay.org/facebook  \n*MCC adheres to the traditional principle that Islamic lunar months begin and end based on confirmed\, verified naked-eye sightings of the new crescent moon globally. See here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohpzeUf9w9c \nPlease remember that the congregational salat is prayed first for Eid (in contrast to the weekly Jumu’ah prayer)\, and then worshipers listen to the Eid sermon. Please stay seated after the prayer. \n\n– Eid Takbeer (played on a loop to play on the car ride to prayer): https://youtu.be/LXrs2DXZB4E\n\n\n– Eid Takbeer (played on a loop to repeat on the car ride to MCC): https://mcceastbay.org/takbeer\n\n\n– Prior Eid al-Fitr Khutbahs: https://mcceastbay.org/eid-fitr\n\n\n– 7 Sunnahs on the Eve of Eid and the Day of Eid\n\n\n– The Fiqh of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha\n\n\n– The Night of Eid and Sunnahs of Eid al-Adha\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org  \n \n \n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/eid-ul-fitr-prayer-services-fair-grounds/
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:*Canceled* 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-2/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:*Canceled* 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-2/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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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
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260412T173000
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260417T133000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T180000
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T173000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T200000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T161000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094546
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SUMMARY:Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
DESCRIPTION:Join us for one of MCC’s three Jumu’ah services on Friday\, April 24\, 2026: \n\n1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.\n\nMike Swies delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.\n\nShaykh Talal Ahdab delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n3:40 p.m. – 4:10 p.m. \n\nSidi Shaan Mukhtar delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n*Kindly please avoid the first service due to *excessive parking congestion at MCC*.  \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-33/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T190000
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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 Palestine\, exploring the lived realities of those enduring unimaginable hardship. The program is called “Healing Under Fire: A Medical Mission to Gaza.” \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 Prayer Hall | 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. \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.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/friday-night-family-night/
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Interfaith & Community Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260428T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094546
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260501T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260501T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094546
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SUMMARY:Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
DESCRIPTION:Join us for one of MCC’s three Jumu’ah services on Friday\, May 1\, 2026: \n\n1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m\n\nImam Mohammed Abdul Azeez delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.\n\nUstadh Bilal Acevedo delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.\n\nUstadh Abdul Baseer delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n3:40 p.m. – 4:10 p.m. \n\nUstadh Bilal Acevedo delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n*Kindly please avoid the first service due to *excessive parking congestion at MCC*.  \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-34/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260503T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260503T073000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094546
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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-2-2/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260503T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260503T200000
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SUMMARY:An Evening with the Quran: Living by the Rules of Revelation | Shaykh Dr. Ahmed Nuaina
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special evening of Quranic recitation and reflection. Shaykh Dr. Ahmed Nuaina — Chief Qari of Egypt and one of the most celebrated reciters in the world — will grace us with 30 minutes of live recitation in the classical tradition of Egypt’s greatest masters. \nFollowing his recitation\, local reciters\, scholars & speakers will take the stage to reflect on the verses’ meanings and share words of inspiration and guidance. Join Ustadh Nakheel Dabbagh\, Qari Amar Bellaha\, Shaykh Zaki Ali\, Qari Zian Ibrahim\, and Imam Yaseen Mahmoud. \nSunday\, May 3\, 2026 | 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Ticketed event: In person $15\, Livestream $10 | Register at mcceastbay.org/revelation \n  \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nAbout Shaykh Dr. Ahmed Nuaina:  \nis widely considered one of today’s leading Quran reciters and the last living link between the golden era of Quran recitation of the early 20th century and the present day. Raised and educated in Al Beheira governorate\, he went on to study medicine at the University of Alexandria\, where he later served as Vice Director of both the University Children’s Hospital and the Therapeutic Institution — a distinguished career culminating in a Master’s and Doctorate in Pediatrics. \nDr. Nuaina mastered the Ten Qira’at under Shaykh Ahmad Al-Shawa and Sheikha Umm Sa’d of Alexandria — a blind scholar who was among the great transmitters of the classical recitation tradition. Through these unbroken chains\, he became the living inheritor of Egypt’s grand Quranic legacy. His mastery\, spiritual presence\, and adherence to the classical tradition of tilawah place him in a unique and honored position within the history of modern Quran recitation. \nOn October 14\, 2025\, he was appointed Egypt’s Chief Qari — a prestigious recognition of his skill and decades of dedication. His voice\, luminous and soul-stirring\, has graced stages across the globe: from mosques in Houston\, Virginia\, and Milwaukee in the United States\, to London and Ilford in the UK\, to Scotland and Cape Town\, South Africa — drawing thousands who come simply to sit in the presence of the Quran recited as it was meant to be heard. \nIn addition to reciting the Quran around the world\, Shaykh Nuaina has recited at the historic Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo — one of the oldest and most revered centers of Islamic learning in the world — as well as the beloved Masjid al-Imam al-Hussain\, where crowds of worshippers would travel from every corner of Cairo simply to hear him recite. \nAcross continents and generations\, his voice has moved millions of hearts — a timeless reminder of the boundless power of the Word of Allah.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ \nThe Tanzeel Initiative:  \nA US-based organization dedicated to reviving the timeless message of the Quran through education\, reflection\, and community-focused programs is proud to be arranging Shaykh Nuaina’s upcoming tour across the United States\, bringing this once-in-a-generation voice to Muslim communities nationwide. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n \n \nJoin us at the Muslim Community Center (East Bay) on Sunday\, May 3rd\, for an evening with the Chief Qari of Egypt \, reflecting on what it means to live by the Quran and how to inculcate its guidance in our lives. \nIn collaboration w/ Lafayette Masjid\, MCC East Bay\, SRVIC\, and Tanzil Institute \nRSVP REQUIRED: tanzeelinitiative.org/events \n\nQari Ahmad Nuaina\nShaykh Zaki Ali\nQari Amar Bellaha\nQari Zian Ibrahim\nImam Yaseen Mahmoud\nUstadh Nakheel Dabbagh\n\nRefreshments will be served!
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/an-evening-with-the-quran-featuring-shaykh-dr-ahmed-nuaina/
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:Support Group for Caregivers | Wajma Nasir\, LMFT (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:For parents\, families\, and caregivers of individuals with special needs and disabilities\, join us for a wellness circle with Wajma Nasir\, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist\, to discuss challenges\, resources\, and strategies for providing the best care for our families and ourselves.   \nThese support groups provide a safe space for caregivers of individuals with special needs or disabilities to connect and share their experiences. It allows caregivers to share their joys and frustrations\, ask questions\, form friendships\, and more. \nSaturday\, May 9th | 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Virtual only | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/wellness-circle \nCo-sponsored by Muhsen\, Maristan\, & MCC East Bay \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nWajma Nasir is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a deep commitment to supporting individuals\, couples\, and families through life’s most challenging moments. She brings extensive experience in helping clients work through trauma\, anxiety\, relational conflicts\, and life transitions. \nWith warmth\, empathy\, and cultural sensitivity\, Wajma creates a safe space for clients to explore their emotional world and develop healthy coping and communication strategies. Her integrative approach draws from a range of evidence-based modalities\, tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. \nIn addition to her clinical training\, Wajma is a certified Domestic Violence Counselor and fluent in Dari. She continues to support Maristan’s Afghan Refugee School Impact (ARSI) program as a contracted counselor\, providing culturally informed care to newly arrived Afghan families.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/building-circles-of-support-creating-sustainable-networks-for-families-wajma-nasir-lmft-virtual-2/
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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LOCATION:mcceastbay.org/wellness-circle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T180000
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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/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T200000
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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/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260526T064500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260526T113000
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SUMMARY:Eid ul-Adha Prayer Services
DESCRIPTION:Eid ul-Adha ’26 will be celebrated on Tuesday\, May 26 or Wednesday\, May 27\, 2026\, pending moonsighting. Alhamdulillah! \n\n\n\n\n\nHere are MCC’s arrangements for Eid morning (same for regardless of which day it falls on): \n\n\n\n\n\n\n– FIRST PRAYER \n– Location: MCC East Bay Prayer Halls\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd.\, Pleasanton\, CA 94588\n– Takbeer begins at 6:45 a.m. \n– 7 a.m.: Eid prayer begins promptly\, followed by a sermon \n– Khateeb: To Be Announced\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n– SECOND PRAYER \n– Location: Fallon Sports Park\n– Takbeerat begins at 9:15 a.m. \n– 9:30 a.m.: Eid prayer begins promptly\, followed by a sermon \n– Khateeb: To Be Announced\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n– THIRD PRAYER \n– Location: Fallon Sports Park\n– Takbeerat begins at 10:30 a.m. \n– 10:45 a.m.: Eid prayer begins promptly\, followed by a sermon \n– Khateeb: To Be Announced\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLogistics \n\n\n \nEach Eid service will last about 30 minutes. The Eid prayer will begin promptly. \n\n\n \nPlease arrive early to accommodate parking. Bring your prayer mat and water bottle to the San Ramon Sports Park. Limited chairs provided.  \n\n\n \nFor details about Qurbani\, see here: https://mcceastbay.org/qurbani \n\n\n \nPlease also remember that on Eid\, the congregational salat is prayed first\, and then worshipers listen to the Eid sermon. Please stay seated during the sermon. \n\n\n \nPlease pull up this image on your phone to follow along with the Takbeers (that will begin 15 minutes before the Eid prayer). Takbeer sheets will also be provided. \n**Please bring your prayer mat and an umbrella to the outdoor services. Parking congestion is expected\, especially at the second prayer service; please come early. \n\n\n\nThe Eid prayer will start promptly. \n\n\n\nEach Eid service will be less than 30 minutes long. The Eid prayer will start promptly. Please arrive early. \n\n\n\nEid parking for the first prayer services is in the MCC parking lot and the adjacent HP lot. The aerial map at https://mcceastbay.org/hp \n\n\n\nEid Prayer parking at Fallon Sports Park: https://mcceastbay.org/fallon \n\n\n\n\n\n\n–  Virtually watch the Eid three sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live (YouTube) & https://mcceastbay.org/facebook\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*MCC adheres to the traditional principle that Islamic lunar months begin and end based on confirmed\, verified naked-eye sightings of the new crescent moon globally. See here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohpzeUf9w9c \n\n\n\nPlease remember that for Eid\, the congregational salat is prayed for first\, and then worshipers listen to the Eid sermon. Please stay seated after the prayer. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Eid Takbeer (played on a loop to play on the car ride to prayer): https://youtu.be/LXrs2DXZB4E\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Eid Takbeer (played on a loop to repeat on the car ride to MCC): https://mcceastbay.org/takbeer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Prior Eid al-Adha Khutbahs: https://mcceastbay.org/eid-adha\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n– 7 Sunnahs on the Night and Day of Eid\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n– The Fiqh of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n– The Night of Eid and Sunnahs of Eid al-Adha\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \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/eid-ul-adha-prayer-services/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:Fallon Sports Park\, 4605 Lockhart Street\, Dublin\, 94568\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T064500
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SUMMARY:Eid ul-Adha Prayer Services
DESCRIPTION:Eid ul-Adha ’26 will be celebrated on Tuesday\, May 26 or Wednesday\, May 27\, 2026\, pending moonsighting. Alhamdulillah! \n\n\n\n\n\nHere are MCC’s arrangements for Eid morning (same for regardless of which day it falls on): \n\n\n\n\n\n\n– FIRST PRAYER \n– Location: MCC East Bay Prayer Halls\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd.\, Pleasanton\, CA 94588\n– Takbeer begins at 6:45 a.m. \n– 7 a.m.: Eid prayer begins promptly\, followed by a sermon \n– Khateeb: To Be Announced\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n– SECOND PRAYER \n– Location: Fallon Sports Park\n– Takbeerat begins at 9:15 a.m. \n– 9:30 a.m.: Eid prayer begins promptly\, followed by a sermon \n– Khateeb: To Be Announced\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n– THIRD PRAYER \n– Location: Fallon Sports Park\n– Takbeerat begins at 10:30 a.m. \n– 10:45 a.m.: Eid prayer begins promptly\, followed by a sermon \n– Khateeb: To Be Announced\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLogistics \n\n\n \nEach Eid service will last about 30 minutes. The Eid prayer will begin promptly. \n\n\n \nPlease arrive early to accommodate parking. Bring your prayer mat and water bottle to the San Ramon Sports Park. Limited chairs provided.  \n\n\n \nFor details about Qurbani\, see here: https://mcceastbay.org/qurbani \n\n\n \nPlease also remember that on Eid\, the congregational salat is prayed first\, and then worshipers listen to the Eid sermon. Please stay seated during the sermon. \n\n\n \nPlease pull up this image on your phone to follow along with the Takbeers (that will begin 15 minutes before the Eid prayer). Takbeer sheets will also be provided. \n**Please bring your prayer mat and an umbrella to the outdoor services. Parking congestion is expected\, especially at the second prayer service; please come early. \n\n\n\nThe Eid prayer will start promptly. \n\n\n\nEach Eid service will be less than 30 minutes long. The Eid prayer will start promptly. Please arrive early. \n\n\n\nEid parking for the first prayer services is in the MCC parking lot and the adjacent HP lot. The aerial map at https://mcceastbay.org/hp \n\n\n\nEid Prayer parking at Fallon Sports Park: https://mcceastbay.org/fallon \n\n\n\n\n\n\n–  Virtually watch the Eid three sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live (YouTube) & https://mcceastbay.org/facebook\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*MCC adheres to the traditional principle that Islamic lunar months begin and end based on confirmed\, verified naked-eye sightings of the new crescent moon globally. See here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohpzeUf9w9c \n\n\n\nPlease remember that for Eid\, the congregational salat is prayed for first\, and then worshipers listen to the Eid sermon. Please stay seated after the prayer. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Eid Takbeer (played on a loop to play on the car ride to prayer): https://youtu.be/LXrs2DXZB4E\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Eid Takbeer (played on a loop to repeat on the car ride to MCC): https://mcceastbay.org/takbeer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Prior Eid al-Adha Khutbahs: https://mcceastbay.org/eid-adha\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n– 7 Sunnahs on the Night and Day of Eid\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n– The Fiqh of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n– The Night of Eid and Sunnahs of Eid al-Adha\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \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/eid-ul-adha-prayer-services/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Fallon Sports Park\, 4605 Lockhart Street\, Dublin\, 94568\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:Second-Annual Bay Area Muslim Homeschooling Conference
DESCRIPTION:If you are currently a homeschooling parent or considering homeschooling for your children now or in the future\, this space is designed for you to learn\, share\, and grow as we nurture children who are grounded in faith and prepared for the world. \nJoin us for a powerful day of connection\, learning\, and inspiration at the Bay Area’s Muslim Homeschooling Conference\, created to uplift and empower families pursuing faith-based education at home. \nThis is a whole-family event for mothers\, fathers\, and any caregiver seeking more knowledge\, practical tools\, and a strong sense of community rooted in shared values. Whether you’re just starting out or deep into your homeschooling journey\, you’ll leave with renewed purpose\, clarity\, and confidence. \n10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | Saturday\, June 6\, 2026 | MCC Conference Room | RSVP required for in-person attendance | $45/person (no daycare) or $55/person (+ daycare for one child) | Virtual option available at $15/viewer | Register at mcceastbay.org/homeschoolconference \nLunch included Mirchi Cafe (Dublin). \nSponsored by Burooj & MCC East Bay. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org or buroojcoop@gmail.com \n\n– More talks & lectures about Islamic Homeschooling: http://mcceastbay.org/homeschooling\n\nThis is a day of inspiration\, learning\, and connection for families navigating or considering the homeschool journey. This conference offers you the opportunity to learn from some of the most respected voices in Muslim education and local homeschooling today. Here is what you can expect: \n\n• Knowledge-driven talks by seasoned educators and thought leaders on curriculum planning\, parenting with purpose\, and spiritual development\n• Vendor booths featuring local Muslim authors\, Islamic learning resources\, curriculum tools\, and more\n• A welcoming space to ask questions\, share experiences\, and build community with fellow parents and caregivers\n• Support for families exploring homeschooling for the upcoming school year\n• Lunch included\, with time to connect\, reflect\, and network\n\nThe Muslim Community Center (MCC) East Bay maintains a standing policy to ensure financial need does not prevent community members from attending its educational programs. This policy offers financial waivers for classes\, workshops\, and school offerings\, with specific procedures for requests over $30.  \n\nPolicy Scope: Covers classes\, camps\, Sunday School\, and workshops at the center.\nApplication Process: For events costing more than $30\, a financial waiver form must be completed: http://mcceastbay.org/scholarship\nSmall Amount Requests: For events costing less than $30\, a promo code is available by emailing scholarship@mcceastbay.org.\nPurpose: To eliminate financial barriers to educational opportunities within MCC East Bay’s four walls. \n\nChildcare and Daycare \nWe will have daycare available for families who would like their children to attend while parents participate in the conference. The cost is $10/per child for ages 1 to 8. \nAbout the Speakers:  \nRooya Ayubi is the Conference MC. She is a passionate unschooling mother\, life coach\, and community leader who empowers families to follow a self-directed\, holistic learning path. \nYusr Hassan is a mother of four\, a homeschooling mom of 20 years\, and a certified parenting coach/educator with over 26 years of experience. She is the founder of the online Amana Parenting community\, serving thousands of Muslim moms worldwide through workshops\, group programs\, and 1-1 coaching. She is also the co-founder of ILM Tree Co-op\, supporting intentional Muslim education. Yusur views parenting as an amanah and a path of worship. Her work helps moms lead their homes with mercy\, firmness\, and trust in Allah. During Ramadan\, she guides families to align routines\, discipline\, and hearts with the Sunnah. \nTo learn more:Instagram: @amanaparenting \nOthman Tomeh is a Zaytuna College student pursuing a B.A. in Islamic Law and Theology with a Minor in Arabic\, expected to graduate in 2026. Othman serves as Class President at Zaytuna\, where he has organized cultural\, academic\, and community events. He is passionate about integrated learning that develops the whole person\, body\, mind\, and soul. \nHe is the co-founder of Ihsan Halal and volunteers with the Muslim Community Center’s Refugee Relief Committee. A martial artist with a black belt in Kung Fu and years of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu\, he also brings hands-on skills in woodworking\, permaculture\, and animal husbandry. \nReema Qadry is the founder of Calibrated Pathways\, a homeschool consulting practice helping families build home-education experiences rooted in academic excellence and strong parent-child connection. Based in Silicon Valley\, she homeschools her two sons (ages 15 and 11) and brings nearly 15 years of hands-on experience in intentional parenting and homeschooling. \nAfter nearly 12 years in tech\, Reema stepped into full-time motherhood in 2010\, guided by a deep calling to raise children with intention. Her approach weaves attachment parenting philosophy with practical\, creative support — helping families find harmony between academic rigor and family life during the elementary and middle school years. \nAs co-founder of Silicon Valley Muslim Homeschoolers and several homeschooling co-ops\, Reema has a rich background in community-building. Through Calibrated Pathways\, she helps parents discover that everything they need to give their children an exceptional education already lives within them. \nConnect with Reema at calibratedpathways.com and on Instagram. \nZackariya is a homeschooled high school student with a wide range of interests\, spanning from Dungeons & Dragons to reading enriching literature. He enjoys many different subjects\, from STEM to languages and the humanities\, and has become really interested in how language and the mind connect. \nOutside of school\, he enjoys volunteering\, playing tennis\, and reading. Some of his favorite novels include The Count of Monte Cristo\, Crime and Punishment\, and The Alchemist. \nHana Khatib is deeply passionate about homeschooling and has been cultivating a rich\, nurturing learning environment for her children since 2003. Drawing from her own strengths and creativity\, she’s built a sustainable and inspiring homeschool journey rooted in a Waldorf-inspired\, Islamic approach. Her work emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning—for both parent and child—and she encourages other homeschoolers to rediscover their own passions as a foundation for confident\, joyful education. \nWith three grown sons and a 14-year-old daughter still learning at home\, Hana brings years of experience and insight to her teaching. She is currently a teacher-in-training at the Waldorf School of Orange County and a skilled artist\, knitter\, and maker\, sharing her talents to inspire and uplift fellow homeschooling families. \nBased in California\, Hana documents her homeschooling journey on her website\, pepperandpine.com\, and across social media platforms\, where you can find her under @pepperandpine on YouTube\, Instagram\, Facebook\, Threads\, and TikTok. \nMuslim parents are increasingly turning to full-time Islamic schools or homeschooling as a haven for their children from public schools that are antagonistic to their values. As waitlists at Islamic schools grow\, frustrated parents are unsure what to do next. \nArshan Ahmad is the co-founder and partner of Friday Ventures (fridayhq.co)\, an early-stage VC fund for Muslim startups and a community of founders\, investors\, and experts. He’s also the founder of PureFi\, a halal digital bank. \nHe was previously a Product Manager at Autodesk\, Workday\, and Dave\, which went through a $4B IPO. He studied traditional ‘alimiyyah and used to be a federal prison chaplain. \nHe went to the International Academy\, ranked the #1 high school in North America. And he has been unschooling his 4 children for 8 years. \n \n \nMuslim parents are increasingly turning to full-time Islamic schools or homeschooling as a haven for their children from public schools that are antagonistic to their values. As waitlists at Islamic schools grow\, frustrated parents are unsure what to do next. \nWhat is Homeschooling?\nHomeschooling is an educational approach in which parents or guardians educate their children at home rather than sending them to a traditional public or private school. It involves providing comprehensive education to children in the comfort of their homes. \nIn homeschooling\, parents typically serve as primary educators. They develop or choose a curriculum\, create lesson plans\, and teach the material to their children. Parents can also choose to outsource instruction to qualified tutors and resources to support their children’s learning. Homeschooling can be tailored to meet every child’s unique needs\, interests\, and learning styles. \nWhy Homeschool?\nThe reasons for homeschooling vary from family to family. Common motivations include a desire for religious or moral education\, a more personalized approach to teaching\, concerns about the school environment or curriculum\, the child’s unique needs\, the family’s financial situation\, or the need for scheduling flexibility. \nIs Homeschooling legal?\nThe legality of homeschooling varies by country and\, in some cases\, by specific region. Laws and regulations regarding homeschooling can vary significantly. \nIn many countries\, homeschooling is legal and recognized as a legitimate educational option. Some countries have specific homeschooling laws that outline the requirements and procedures parents must follow. These laws may include mandatory notifications to educational authorities\, periodic assessments\, curriculum standards\, and teacher qualifications. \nIt is crucial for parents considering homeschooling to research the laws and regulations in their specific country\, state\, or region to ensure compliance with local requirements. Local homeschooling organizations\, support groups\, or Education consultants\, such as Soulful Studies\, can provide valuable information and guidance regarding the legal aspects of homeschooling in a particular area.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/homeschool-conference/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T060000
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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-2-2/2026-06-07/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T140000
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SUMMARY:Building Circles of Support: Creating Sustainable Networks for Families | Wajma Nasir\, LMFT (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:For parents\, families\, and caregivers of individuals with special needs\, join us for a wellness circle with Wajma Nasir\, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist\, to discuss challenges\, resources\, and strategies for providing the best care for our families and ourselves. This month’s topic is Building Circles of Support: Creating Sustainable Networks for Families.  \nThese wellness circles provide a safe space for caregivers with special needs to connect and share their experiences. It allows caregivers to share their joys and frustrations\, ask questions\, form friendships\, and more. \nSaturday\, June 13th | 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Virtual only | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/wellness-circle \nCo-sponsored by Muhsen\, Maristan\, & MCC East Bay \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nWajma Nasir is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a deep commitment to supporting individuals\, couples\, and families through life’s most challenging moments. She brings extensive experience in helping clients work through trauma\, anxiety\, relational conflicts\, and life transitions. \nWith warmth\, empathy\, and cultural sensitivity\, Wajma creates a safe space for clients to explore their emotional world and develop healthy coping and communication strategies. Her integrative approach draws from a range of evidence-based modalities\, tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. \nIn addition to her clinical training\, Wajma is a certified Domestic Violence Counselor and fluent in Dari. She continues to support Maristan’s Afghan Refugee School Impact (ARSI) program as a contracted counselor\, providing culturally informed care to newly arrived Afghan families.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/building-circles-of-support-creating-sustainable-networks-for-families-wajma-nasir-lmft-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T180000
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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/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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