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SUMMARY:Ramadan for Teens | Ustadh Quran Hodge
DESCRIPTION:For Teen Girls & Boys Ages 12-18: Join us for a special evening with Ustadh Quran Hodge\, as we welcome the month of Ramadan together. This session will focus on preparing our hearts and minds for Ramadan\, building meaningful habits\, and understanding how our youth can make the most of this blessed month both spiritually and within our community. \nThrough reflection\, reminders\, and open discussion\, teens will gain practical tools to start Ramadan strong\, learn proper masjid adab and etiquette\, and feel more connected to their faith and the masjid. \n6 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Saturday\, January 31 | MCC Prayer Hall | Free; RSVP at mcceastbay.org/ramadan-teens \nSnacks will be provided after the program. Join us! \nAbout Ustadh Quran \nQur’an Hodge is a Bay Area native. He began his Islamic education in 2019\, studying Arabic at the Al Maqasid Seminary in Pennsylvania. Sidi Quran continued to Dar Al Mustafa\, a Yemeni Islamic university in Tarim\, Hadhramaut. At this Islamic seminary founded by Habib Umar bin Hafiz\, Sidi Qur’an studied Ibtidaiyya\, Hadith\, Aqida\, Seerah\, Nahw\, Quran Hifzdh\, Kitaba\, and Tafseer in classical Arabic.  \nSidi Quran has completed certificates in Taleef Collective’s Refining the Core and Zaytuna College’s Permaculture Program. He is passionate about creatively working on community issues\, particularly the challenges Muslim youth face. He lives with his wife and child in Castro Valley. \n– More Quran Hodge: https://mcceastbay.org/quran-hodge
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/ramadan-for-teens/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Program
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SUMMARY:Nisf Sha’ban (15th of Shaban - Laylatul Bara’a) '26 | A Night For Asking Forgiveness
DESCRIPTION:The Prophet (saw) said\, ′Allah gazes at His creation on the fifteenth night of Sha’ban and then forgives all His slaves except for two types of people: those who attribute partners to Allah and those who have rancor for their fellow Muslims’. [Ahmad] \nAt Maghrib (sunset) on Monday\, February 2\, 2026\, marks the night of the 15th Sha’ban\, also called Laylat al-Bara’ah\, Laylat an-Nisf min Sha’ban\, and Shab-e-Barat. We also strongly encourage you to fast on Tuesday\, Feb. 3\, 2026. \nJoin Qari Amar Bellaha for a recitation of Surah Al-Yaseen three times on one of the five blessed nights when duas are accepted\, according to Imam Nawawi. Join us in this annual commemoration of laylatul-bara’ah (the Night of Innocence). \n6 p.m. to 6:50 p.m. | Monday\, February 2\, 2026 | MCC Conference Room | Join us in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \nProgram: \n\n– 5:30 p.m.: Maghrib prayer (we will have dates and water available for those who are fasting)\n– 6:05 p.m.: Qari Amar Bellaha recites Surah Yaseen three times\n– 8 p.m.: Isha prayer\n\n– Past talks at MCC about Nisf Shaban (Laylatul Bara’a): http://mcceastbay.org/shaban \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nIbnul Haj (rahimahullah) states: “The salaf (pious predecessors) would sanctify this night and prepare themselves for it in advance.” \nJoin Qari Amar Bellaha for a faith-affirming evening to mark one of the five blessed nights when duas are accepted\, according to Imam Nawawi. We also highly encourage you to fast the next day. Join us in this annual commemoration of laylatul-bara’ah (the Night of Innocence). \n– Past talks commemorating Nisf Sha’ban: https://mcceastbay.org/shaban \nAbout Nisf Sha’ban\nThe month of Shaban is the eighth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The fifteenth night of this month is known as laylatul-bara’ah (the Night of Innocence) or Laylat un-Nisf min Shaban (the Middle Night of Shaban or shab-e-barat). \nIt has been narrated that the Messenger of Allah\, blessings and peace be upon him\, said: “There are five nights on which dua is not rejected: the first night of Rajab\, the fifteenth night of Sha‘ban\, Thursday night\, the night before Eid al Fitr\, and the night before Eid al Nahr (al Adha).” (al Suyuti) \nLocally\, for those who follow moonsighting\, the 15th night of Shaban begins on Monday\, February 2nd\, in the evening. This is a special night for making dua and other acts of worship. Our faith also teaches us to fast on the 15th day of Shaban (Tuesday\, February 3) and the 16th day of Shaban (Wednesday\, February 4th) as recommended acts. \nFor more information\, see the following links: https://muwasala.org/2015/05/17/merits-of-shaban/ \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n \nAllah (swt) forgives many of His servants on this night\nThe primary blessing of this night is that Allah pours His mercy and forgiveness upon the earth from Maghrib until Fajr. The Prophet (saw) described the extent of His forgiveness in powerful language in numerous narrations: \nThe Prophet (saw) said\, ′Allah gazes at His creation on the fifteenth night of Sha’ban and then forgives all His slaves except for two types of people: those who attribute partners to Allah and those who have rancor for their fellow Muslims’. [Ahmad] \n(In other narrations\, he (saw) mentioned more categories of people who wouldn’t be forgiven\, including those who severed the ties of kinship and those who disobeyed their parents\, among others). \nAishah (ra) also narrated that the Prophet (saw) once remained in Sajdah for so long during this night that she became scared and touched his foot to make sure he was still alive. He (saw) moved his foot\, and she heard him reciting the following du’a: \n \nThe Prophet (saw) also said to Aishah (ra)\, ′Allah descends on the night of the middle of Sha’ban to the lowest heaven\, and He forgives more than the numbers of hairs on the sheep of Banu Kalb (an Arab tribe renowned for their great flocks of sheep)’. [Ibn Majah and others] \nFinally\, the Prophet (saw) said that on this night\, from sunset until dawn\, Allah asks His servants\, ′Is there anyone seeking forgiveness from Me so that I may forgive him? Is there anyone seeking provision from Me so I may provide for him? Is there anyone suffering so I may relieve his suffering?′ [Ibn Majah] \nTherefore\, make du’a for forgiveness on the 15th night of Sha’ban. Increase your dhikr\, and ask Allah for forgiveness\, mercy\, relief from suffering\, and provision. Remember to forgive anyone you have a grudge against and resolve your problems with them\, especially if they are family members so that Allah will forgive you. \nFasting on 15th Sha’ban\nThere is only one weak hadith regarding fasting on the 15th day of Sha’ban. However\, it is from the Sunnah to fast the Bright Days (the 13th\, 14th\, and 15th) of every month anyway. (You can learn more on our blog about the Bright Days). \nFurthermore\, it is from the Sunnah of the Prophet (saw) to increase our voluntary fasts during Sha’ban\, as this is the month in which actions are raised to Allah: \nPrescribed prayers for this night\nAgain\, the hadith regarding prescribed prayers for this night – such as prayers of fourteen raka’at – are weak Hadith\, so it cannot be considered a Sunnah practice. However\, you can still perform nafl (voluntary) prayers tonight to benefit from its blessings. As Ibn Taymiyyah (rh) says\, ‘Some of the pious predecessors used to devote this night (15th Sha’ban) for Salah especially’. \nMoreover\, the Prophet (saw) always encouraged performing nafl prayers and making du’a at night\, particularly during the last third of the night. This is the case for any night in the year. \nIs this the Night of Destiny?\nMost scholars agree that the night of 15th Sha’ban is not mentioned in the Qur’an. \nSome commentators have said that the night of 15th Sha’ban is mentioned in Surah Ad-Dukhan – ‘Indeed\, We sent it [the Book] down during a blessed night. Indeed\, we were to warn [mankind]. On that night\, every precise matter is made distinct. [The Noble Qur’an\, 44:3-4] \nHowever\, most scholars agree that this ayah refers to Laylat al-Qadr. The opinion that 15th Sha’ban is ‘the Night of Destiny’ – i.e. the night on which your provision and time of death is named – is not strong. And Allah knows best. \nWhether mentioned in the Qur’an or not\, it is still a blessed night. Umar bin Abd al-Aziz (rh) and others have said\, ′Do not neglect four nights in the year\, because on those nights Allah pours His mercy upon His slaves: the first night of Rajab\, the fifteenth night of Sha’ban\, the night before Eid al-Fitr\, and the night before Eid al-Adha’. \nThus\, we should try to increase our ’ibadah and ask for Allah’s mercy and forgiveness on this night. We should also strive to remove from our hearts any hatred or grudges for our fellow Muslims to receive Allah’s forgiveness on this night. \nRemember: Sha’ban is the month in which our annual deeds are raised to Allah – and the night of the 15th Sha’ban is the perfect opportunity to enter Ramadan with our sins forgiven\, in that Allah! \nPreparing for Ramadan\nSha’ban is a special month\, and we shouldn’t neglect its blessings. It is a time when our actions are raised to Allah\, where our love for the Prophet (saw) increases\, and where we should prepare for the blessed month of Ramadan. \nSource: https://muslimhands.org.uk/latest/2019/04/the-importance-of-15th-shaban-night \nThe blessed month of Sha’ban is loved and honored by our Prophet ﷺ. Usamah ibn Zayd\, may Allah be pleased with him\, asked\, “Ya Rasulallah\, I haven’t seen you [voluntarily] fast in a month as much as you fast during Sha’ban.” The Messenger ﷺ replied\, “People neglect that month between Rajab and Ramadan. It is a month in which deeds are raised to the Lord of the Worlds\, and I like that my deeds be raised while I am fasting.” (Ahmad and Nasa’i) \nIt has been narrated that the Messenger of Allah\, blessings and peace be upon him\, said: “There are five nights on which dua is not rejected: the first night of Rajab\, the fifteenth night of Sha‘ban\, Thursday night\, the night before Eid al Fitr and the night before Eid al Nahr (al Adha).” (al Suyuti) \nFor more information\, see the following links: \n– https://seekersguidance.org/tag/15th-shaban\n– https://muwasala.org/2015/05/17/merits-of-shaban \nAbout Qari Amar: \nRaised in Morocco\, Qari Amar Bellaha memorized the Qur’an at 17 from Madrasat Imam Nafia. He has ijaza for the Hafs and Warsh recitations of the Qur’an. In 1994 and 1995\, he was awarded top prizes in the National Moroccan Tajweed competition. He is recognized for his recitation’s beauty\, clarity\, and excellence\, and is one of the Bay Area’s foremost Qur’an teachers. \n \nIn his Majmu’\, Imam Nawawi quoted from Imam al-Shafi’i’s Kitab al-Umm that there are 5 nights when du’as (supplications) are answered\, one of them being the night of the 15th of Sha`ban.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/nisf-shaban-26/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Proclamation For The Start of Ramadan '26 | Dublin City Council
DESCRIPTION:Join our elected officials as the City of Dublin official proclaims and recognizes the month of Ramadan\, which starts on Tuesday or Wednesday\, February 17 or 18 (pending moonsighting). This recognition commends Tri-Valley Muslims in this holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal. \n7 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. | Tuesday\, February 3\, 2026 | Dublin City Council Chambers\, 100 Civic Plaza\, Dublin\, CA 94568 \nOur gratitude goes to the fantastic team behind the Dublin Muslim Cultural Society\, which has once again facilitated this Proclamation. \nThis act recognizes the commencement of Ramadan\, the Muslim holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal\, and commends Muslims in the United States and worldwide for their faith. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nCongressional Resolution in 2023 \nWhereas one of the purposes of fasting during the holy month of Ramadan is for Muslims to gain a better understanding of the plight faced by those who are less fortunate. \nWhereas American Muslims contribute greatly to charitable organizations that help people from all faiths in the United States and around the world by providing food for the hungry\, medical assistance\, family services\, scholastic supplies\, before and after school programs\, refugee resettlement\, and relief efforts following natural disasters; \nWhereas American Muslims have contributed greatly to the United States\, serving as medical professionals\, teachers\, first responders\, journalists\, writers\, artists\, athletes\, small business owners\, professors\, activists\, community leaders\, and elected public officials across government representing both major political parties; \nWhereas the American Muslim community is among the most racially diverse faith groups in the United States; \nWhereas Thomas Jefferson was the first President to host an iftar\, the meal breaking fast during Ramadan\, at the White House in 1805\, and every President since 1996 has hosted an iftar for members of the community during their Presidencies. \nWhereas the Department of State and United States Agency for International Development have hosted iftars through the years for staff and members of the diplomatic community; \nWhereas the Department of Agriculture has hosted iftar dinners since 2008 to recognize and welcome interfaith dialogue and collaboration with individuals and organizations whose core values often overlap significantly with the mission of the Department\, including disaster recovery\, reducing food waste\, ensuring access to nutritious food\, and fostering safe\, prosperous\, and thriving communities; \nWhereas the Pentagon has held iftar dinners to celebrate Ramadan starting in 1999\, recognizing American Muslims serving in all branches of the United States military; and \nWhereas over 5\,500 Muslims serve on active duty\, and over 2\,300 Muslims serve as selected reserve personnel in the United States Armed Forces: Now\, therefore\, be it \n \nFrom 2024 Ramadan Proclamation: \nThe Dublin City Council joins communities throughout California in recognizing the start of Ramadan 2024. \n– More Proclamation recordings: http://mcceastbay.org/proclamation\n– More Sr. Eman: http://mcceastbay.org/eman \nSister Eman Tai speaks on behalf of the Dublin-area Muslim community. \nMayor Melissa Hernandez introduces the Proclamation on Tuesday\, March 5\, 2024 at Council Chambers. \nHeroes4Hunger also introduces the First-Annual Ramadan Food Campaign. All donations to this youth-led effort go to the Alameda County Community Food Bank\, and it will be used to feed individuals and families that are food insecure in Dublin. Support the effort at http://bit.ly/feeddublin \nLearn more about this effort at https://heroes4hunger.org \nHeroes4Hunger representatives Zayan Kajani\, Amar Imam\, and Wasi Asifali presented their annual project. \nThe Proclamation acknowledges the rich history and guiding virtues of American Muslims\, and commends Muslim communities in California for the lasting positive impact they have made\, and continue to make\, toward the advancement of the state and the nation in Ramadan and beyond. \nThe Proclamation recognizes the MCC East Bay as fulfilling the spiritual and cultural needs of Dublin residents and promoting interfaith cooperation by providing an environment for dialogue\, education\, and fellowship. \n– More community & social justice issues in the American-Muslim community: http://mcceastbay.org/community\n– More CAIR-MCC co-sponsored talks: http://mcceastbay.org/cair\n– More MCC interfaith events: http://mcceastbay.org/interfaith\n– More Sr. Eman: http://mcceastbay.org/eman \nEman Tai is a member of City of Dublin’s Diversity and Inclusion Task Force\, Secretary of Muslim Democrats and Friends Alameda County\, President Cottonwood Creek School Parent Faculty Club \, and Development and Community Partnerships Officer\, Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC). \n– Watch Dublin ’21 Proclamation: https://youtu.be/5yLuSj2w-w0\n– Watch San Ramon ’21 Proclamation: https://youtu.be/K4dnP1NXFv4\n– Watch Pleasanton 21′ Proclamation: https://youtu.be/ZX_MdpThzek \nMore MCC East Bay:\nEvents & Activities: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendar\nWeekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletter\nSupport MCC: https://www.mcceastbay.org/sadaqa\nFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/dublin-proclamation-ramadan/
LOCATION:Dublin City Council Chamber\, 100 Civic Plaza\, Dublin\, CA\, 94568\, United States
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SUMMARY:Stanford Blood Drive During Jumu'ah @ MCC East Bay
DESCRIPTION:As people of faith\, it is in our blood to help. With a 15-minute blood donation\, you can be part of a lifesaving journey that could save up to three lives. \n\n\n\nThe MCC community has saved nearly 375 lives! This is our 40th Jumu’ah blood drive\, and each has always been fully booked! Register now: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/stanford \n\n\n\nFrom 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday\, Feb. 6\, 2026\, let’s continue that trajectory at this blood drive and keep all our Stanford Blood Center (American Red Cross is unable to accommodate our Winter blood drive this year\, but they will be at four other drives in 2026) guests busy when they set up in our Banquet Hall from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on a Friday. \nStanford Blood will also gift a Golden State Warriors Sweatshirt to each donor at the blood drive. Sign up to donate at: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/stanford. Here are the daily and Jumu’ah Friday prayer service times: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/prayer \n\n\n\nIn 2026\, MCC will proudly host these quarterly blood drives during Jumuah services from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with our friends at the American Red Cross and Stanford Blood Center: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, February 6\, 2026 (Stanford Blood Center)\nFriday\, May 22\, 2026 (American Red Cross)\nFriday\, July 31\, 2026 (American Red Cross)\nFriday\, September 25\, 2026 (American Red Cross)\nFriday\, December 11\, 2026 (American Red Cross)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Power Red donation targets only O-\, O+\, A-\, and B—blood types. It takes 20-30 minutes because donors give two units of concentrated Red Blood Cells\, and platelets and plasma are returned. Blood diversity is essential. Now more than ever\, the American Red Cross needs the help of black blood donors. \n\n\n\nBlood donors report feeling a strong sense of satisfaction after donating blood. Why? Because helping others in need feels good. \n\nHere is the eligibility link: https://stanfordbloodcenter.org/donate-blood/am-i-eligible-to-donate-blood\nHere is a direct link to travel restrictions:  https://stanfordbloodcenter.org/travel/. If a donor has immigrated and returned to a malaria-risk region each year\, please call to check eligibility at 650-723-7831.\nTeens 16 can donate with parental consent\, and there are different height and weight restrictions for donors under 19.  The consent form is available at the blood drive and on the main eligibility page\, along with the height/weight information.  Here is a direct link to the consent form:  https://stanfordbloodcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/05-F-X1-Form-Consent-for-Minor-to-Donate-Blood-v15.0.pdf\nPlease complete the Stanford pre-check on the morning of the Blood Drive to speed up the process. https://stanfordbloodcenter.org/sbc-precheck/\n\n\n\n\nIf you have visited India\, Pakistan\, or another high-risk malaria country and returned within the last 12 months\, you are not eligible to donate blood. See the latest travel-related restrictions to blood donation eligibility. \n\n\n\nEvery person who donates blood at MCC will receive a voucher for a free meal at iniBurger—Gourmet Burgers in Pleasanton. MCC congregation members Leeza and Abdullah Popal\, who own these establishments\, generously donate these vouchers to encourage community and congregation participation. \n\n\n\nMCC Youth: If you are 16 to 18\, here are the donor requirements and the link to the parental authorization form. \n\n\n\nOn the morning of the blood drive\, please complete the Rapid Pass online and bring the print-off to speed up the check-in process. Complete at https://mcceastbay.org/rapid \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 
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LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charity & Community Service
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SUMMARY:Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
DESCRIPTION:For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday\, Feb. 06\, 2026: \n\n12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.\n\nImam Bilal ibn Yusuf delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.\n\nImam Bilal ibn Yusuf delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.\n\nUstadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.\n\nUstadh Mohammad Abdul Baseer delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n*Please attend at 12:30 or 2:30 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. \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 a limited number of parking space. 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– More Imam Bilal: http://mcceastbay.org/bilal\n– More Ustadh Omar: https://mcceastbay.org/omar\n– More Ustadh Abdul Baseer: http://mcceastbay.org/baseer\n\nFor parents attending with young children indoors at the main MCC facility\, we offer private mothers’ and fathers’ rooms with an audio and visual connection 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: 12:30 p.m. 12:55 p.m.\nSecond Jummah: 1:30 p.m. 1:55 p.m.\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nWe encourage everyone 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 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/jumuah-services-mcc-rosewood-23/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094337
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SUMMARY:Monthly Men's Hike
DESCRIPTION:For Brothers! Join a brotherhood that hikes through life’s ups and downs\, finding strength and community in the great outdoors.  \nOur Monthly MCC Brothers Hike caters to various fitness levels and explores East Bay’s serene landscapes. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or just looking to start\, we welcome you to share in this journey of fellowship and discovery.\n\nSaturday\, February 7 | 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Lake Chabot Regional Park | No children\, please (teenage boys\, okay) | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/brothers-hike \nIf brothers want to walk around more\, they can do it depending on their interests/time. The hike will be canceled if there are insufficient RSVPs\, depending on the weather. \n\nWhen: February 7\, 2026\nTime:  8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Please arrive early to park and find the group. The group can wait until 8:10 a.m.\, and then start the hike. Please be on time since we cannot hold the group.\nCarpool: We highly recommend carpooling. No carpool from MCC is available for this hike. \nParking: $5\nMeeting Point: Lake Chabot\nTrail: Lake Chabot Loop\nDistance: Around 8.7 miles.\nDifficulty: Moderate.\nMisc: Pack a snack and water for yourself. Wear hiking shoes if possible. Bring a small breakfast/ Lunch sandwich or something to eat. Carry enough water\, a hat\, and a light jacket. Please download the All Trails map (free version) if you decide to return in the middle of the hike. This will be very helpful when navigating back to the parking lot.\nRSVP: By Friday\, February 6\, please let us know you are coming for this hike: https://mcceastbay.org/brothers-hike\n\nMohammed Kadoura leads these monthly hikes for the brothers. If you have trouble finding the group on the day of the hike\, please call or text Br. Mohammed at (617) 935-7347. Please remember that we cannot hold the group\, so we request that you arrive on time. \nFor future hikes\, please subscribe to the MCC newsletter and add your phone number to the Men’s Hiking WhatsApp group. \nPlease wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes\, carry a water bottle\, a small snack\, a hat\, sunglasses\, and hiking poles if you have any.  \nQuestions? hiking@mcceastbay.org  \nAbout this trail: \nThis is a beautiful hiking area with moderately steep trails and lovely views of the water. If desired\, you can avoid a large portion of the paved East Shore Trail by taking the southern Cameron Loop after crossing the Honker Bay bridge\, Ten Hills Trail\, and Indian Cove Trail\, leaving a very short paved section to the Marina. \nShade is provided by oaks\, bay laurel\, willow\, and cottonwood trees. Poison oak is plentiful\, as well as vetch\, blackberries\, and blue-eyed grass. A few interpretive panels about the dam’s history are towards the end of this 2-mile route. Benches are scattered throughout\, although most have a steep grade to reach them. \nStairs are present along this route.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-mens-hike-17/
LOCATION:Lake Chabot Regional Park\, 17600 Lake Chabot Rd\, Castro Valley\, CA\, 94546\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094337
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SUMMARY:*POSTPONED* Muhammad (peace be upon him) in the Old Testament | Ustadh Dr. Ali Ataie
DESCRIPTION:*Due to a scheduling conflict\, this event is postponed until after Ramadan ’26. We will announce a new date soon.*\nOne of the most powerful proofs of prophecy is to demonstrate that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is described in ancient texts whose compositions predate his birth by hundreds and hundreds of years. \nIn this seminar\, Dr. Ali Ataie will guide us through a fascinating historical\, exegetical\, and linguistic examination of the biblical text in an attempt to validate the Quran’s claim that “the Messenger” and “Gentile/Unlettered Prophet” is “described with them in the Torah and the Gospel\,” although the focus will be on the Tanakh (Old Testament). \nThis lecture will cover topics such as comparative hermeneutical frameworks\, debunking the “Islamic Dilemma\,” the historical-critical method\, the subtleties of ancient sacred poetry\, and close readings of the biblical text in the original language (Hebrew). \nThis free all-day Saturday workshop is a must for students of comparative religion and serious callers (du’at) to the Religion of Allah. \n10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Saturday\, February 7\, 2026* | Conference Room | Free | Join us in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \n*Due to a scheduling conflict\, this event is postponed until after Ramadan ’26. We will announce a new date soon.* \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n– More Dr. Ali Ataie: https://mcceastbay.org/ali-ataie \n\n\n\nUstadh Dr. Ali Ataie is a leading scholar in comparative religion. He currently lectures at Zaytuna College in Berkeley\, California. He has taught at several Western academic institutions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession One (with one break): 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZuhr Prayer/lunch: 12:40 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession Two: 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoffee/Tea break (provided by MCC): 2:15 p.m. to 2:25 p.m.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession Three: 2:25 p.m. to 4 p.m.\nAsr Prayer: 4:15 p.m.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– More Dr. Ali Ataie: https://mcceastbay.org/ali-ataie \n\n\n\nUstadh Ali Ataie is a perennial student and researcher who has been involved in interfaith activities for over two decades. He holds a Master’s in Biblical Studies with a focus on the New Testament and biblical languages. He also holds a Ph.D. in cultural and historical studies in religion from the Graduate Theological Union. His doctoral work focused on Muslim hermeneutics of biblical texts\, especially the Gospel of John. He lives in San Ramon\, CA\, with his wife\, Roya\, and three daughters. Learn more about him at https://zaytuna.edu/academics/faculty/ali-ataie \nMuhammad ﷺ in the Old Testament \nWhile the Old Testament doesn’t explicitly name Muhammad (PBUH)\, Islamic tradition identifies several passages as prophecies foretelling his coming\, primarily in Deuteronomy 18:18-19\, which speaks of a prophet “like you (Moses)” raised from among the brethren\, and Deuteronomy 33:2 (Mount Paran/Ishmael). Other potential references include Song of Solomon 5:16 (interpreting “Muhammadim” as a name) and Isaiah 60:1-7 (describing light from the East). Christians generally interpret these prophecies differently\, often relating them to Jesus or other figures\, but Muslims see them as clear signs of Muhammad’s prophethood\, highlighting similarities to Moses (e.g.\, family life\, worldly leadership) that differ from Christian interpretations of Jesus.\n \nKey Old Testament Passages Cited by Islamic Tradition\n\nDeuteronomy 18:18-19: “I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. And I will put my words in his mouth\, and he shall speak to them all that I command him. And whoever does not listen to my words that he shall speak in my name\, I myself will require it of him.”\n\nIslamic Interpretation: This prophet is like Moses (a lawgiver\, married\, had children\, natural birth) but not Jesus\, fulfilling the “from among your brothers” (referring to Ishmael’s descendants/Arabs).\n\n\nDeuteronomy 33:2: “The Lord came from Sinai\, and dawned from Seir upon them; he shone forth from Mount Paran\, and he came from the midst of ten thousand holy ones”.\n\nIslamic Interpretation: Sinai (Moses)\, Seir (Jesus)\, and Mount Paran (Mecca/Ishmael’s descendants).\n\n\nSong of Solomon 5:16 (Hebrew): Contains the word “Muhammadim” (often translated as “altogether lovely” or “desirable”).\n\nIslamic Interpretation: A direct\, albeit transliterated\, mention of the Prophet’s name.\n\n\nIsaiah 60:1-7: Mentions the rising of light from the East\, the gathering of flocks from Kedar (Ishmael’s son) and Nebaioth\, and the glorification of God’s house (Kaaba in Mecca). \n\nChristian Interpretations:\n\nMost Christians interpret the Deuteronomy prophecy as referring to Jesus Christ\, seeing him as the ultimate prophet “like Moses” (fulfilling the law\, being a great teacher).\nSong of Solomon 5:16 is generally regarded as poetic language describing a lover rather than a proper name. \n\nIn Summary:Muslim scholars use these passages to argue that the Old Testament prophesied Muhammad (PBUH)\, aligning his life and mission with these scriptural descriptions\, while Christian theology typically links these prophecies to Jesus or other figures\, viewing them as distinct from Muhammad. 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/ustadh-ataie/
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T123000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094337
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SUMMARY:Private Event
DESCRIPTION:Conference Room & SS Reception
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/private-event-ke/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094337
CREATED:20260207T000721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T000721Z
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SUMMARY:Private Event
DESCRIPTION:Banquet Hall
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/private-event-ak/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094337
CREATED:20260129T232753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T010554Z
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SUMMARY:Pre-Ramadan Youth Social | MCC Youth Committee
DESCRIPTION:For Teen Girls & Boys Ages 12-18: Join us for a special Youth Pre-Ramadan Night led by the MCC Youth Committee Teen Executive Board. This space is created by youth\, for youth\, as we prepare our hearts and community for Ramadan.  \nThis evening is about connection\, excitement\, and stepping into their role as Ramadan advocates at MCC. We’ll share the full Ramadan youth calendar\, enjoy food and drinks together\, and talk about what it truly means to show up for Ramadan with adab\, responsibility\, and pride in our masjid.  \nWe look forward to our youth setting the tone during Ramadan: being role models\, looking out for one another\, and helping keep MCC a welcoming and respectful space for everyone.  \n6 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Saturday\, February\, 7 | MCC Banquet Hall | $5 Registration Fee; RSVP at mcceastbay.org/youth-social  \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining spiritual or educational knowledge within the four walls of the Muslim Community Center. For a financial waiver for this event\, please email scholarship@mcceastbay.org.  \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/pre-ramadan-youth-social/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260208T103000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094337
CREATED:20260129T202413Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Sisterhood Hike  | Sisters in the Outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 8 a.m. on Sunday\, Feb. 8\, for a hike at Sycamore Grove Park in Livermore to get to know other sisters in the community and enjoy the great outdoors. No children\, please (female teens\, okay). Let us know you are coming: https://mcceastbay.org/rsvp \nIf sisters want to walk around more\, they can do it depending on their interest/time. The hike will be canceled if there are not enough RSVPs or depending on the weather. \n\n– When: Sunday\, Feb. 8\n– Time: 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Please arrive a little early to park and find the group. The group can wait till 8:15 a.m. and will start the hike. Please be on time\, since we cannot hold the group.\n– Carpool: We highly recommend carpooling. No carpool is available from MCC for this hike. Carpooling encouraged others on this hike. Please note that cell phone service is not available at the parking lot\, so we kindly request that you arrive on time.\n– Parking: If the gate is closed\, roadside parking is available.\n– Meeting Point: Valley Viewpoint and Harrier Trail\n– Trail: Valley Viewpoint and Harrier Trail\n– Distance: 5.6 miles\n– Difficulty: Moderate\n– Misc: Wear hiking shoes if possible. Bring a small breakfast/ Lunch sandwich or something to eat. Carry enough water\, a hat\, and a light jacket. Please download All Trails map (free version) in case you decide to return in the middle of the hike. This will be very helpful in navigating back to the parking lot.\n– RSVP: By Saturday\, Feb. 7th\, please let us know you are coming for this hike: https://mcceastbay.org/rsvp\n\nSr. Aparna Khan and Sr. Sohaila will be leading this hike. If you have trouble finding the group on the day of the hike\, please call or text Sr. Aparna at (408) 480-6584 or Sr. Sohaila at (925) 786-7698. Please remember that we cannot hold all the group\, so we request you to please be on time. \nFor future hikes\, please subscribe to the MCC newsletter and/or add your phone number to the Women’s Hiking WhatsUp group. \nPlease wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes\, carry a water bottle\, a small snack\, a hat\, sunglasses\, and hiking poles if you have one.  \nQuestions? hiking@mcceastbay.org \nAbout this trail: \nSycamore Grove Park features several trails and dirt roads that wind through open\, grassy meadows above the Arroyo Del Valle. This route begins at the Ranger Amy Amphitheater to the south. The Harrier Trail is an extension of the Valley View Trail\, a short\, winding trail. Bring water and a hat\, and be sure to protect yourself from the sun.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-sisterhood-hike-13/
LOCATION:Sycamore Grove Park\, 1051 Wetmore Rd\, Livermore\, California\, 94550
CATEGORIES:Sisters Program,Women's Activities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260208T180000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094337
CREATED:20260207T000821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T000821Z
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SUMMARY:Private Event
DESCRIPTION:Banquet Hall
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/private-event-ma/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094337
CREATED:20260115T193645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T193645Z
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SUMMARY:Gathering of the Hearts | Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi
DESCRIPTION:Join Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi for our monthly in-person and online gathering for women (ages 18+) to commune\, reflect\, discuss\, and gain strength and support from each other. \n7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Monthly on a Thursday | Free; no registration required | Conference Room or watch live online at https://mcceastbay.org/live \nIn this class\, we use “Purification of the Heart” and “Foundations of the Spiritual Path” By Sidi Ahmad Zarruq\, Translated by Hamza Yusuf. Download the book at HTTP://mcceastbay.org/foundations \nWatch past session recordings at https://mcceastbay.org/muslimah-purification \nWe discuss spirituality\, self-development\, relevant and contemporary topics\, and issues related to Muslim women’s roles and responsibilities in today’s knotted-up world. We also examine “Purification of the Heart: Signs\, Symptoms\, and Cures of the Spiritual Diseases of the Heart” by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf. \n\n– More Ustadha Hosai: https://mcceastbay.org/hosai\n– ‘Purification of the Heart’ Series: (Adults): https://mcceastbay.org/heart-purification\n– ‘Purification of the Heart’ Series: (Women): https://mcceastbay.org/muslimah-purification\n– ‘Purification of the Heart’ Series (Teens): https://mcceastbay.org/purification\n– ‘Agenda to Change our Condition’ Series: https://mcceastbay.org/agenda\n– ‘Modern Muslim Parenting’ Series: https://mcceastbay.org/islamic-parenting\n\nThis is a discussion-based group\, and participation is not only encouraged\, but it is required. \nSorry\, no babysitting provided. The in-person option is for women only\, or the virtual option so anyone can watch live on: \n\n– YouTube: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n– Facebook: https://mcceastbay.org/facebook\n– Instagram: https://mcceastbay.org/instagram\n\nAbout Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi: \nHosai Mojaddidi is the co-founder of mentalhealth4muslims.com\, where she advocates for and writes about various mental health-related topics tailored for Muslims. She has served the American-Muslim community for nearly 20 years as an activist\, writer/editor\, mediator\, interfaith organizer\, and public speaker\, covering a variety of topics\, including women’s issues\, marriage/family\, education\, self-development\, interfaith bridge-building\, spirituality\, etc. \nIn her spare time she enjoys reading\, writing\, blogging via social media (Facebook\, Instagram and Twitter)\, doing arts and crafts\, visiting gourmet coffee shops\, and exploring the countless beautiful parks\, beaches and nature preserves throughout Northern California where she lives with her husband\, two sons\, and fish named Max. \nThese monthly sessions are live-streamed and recorded. Watch past Ustadha Hosai recordings at https://mcceastbay.org/hosai \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/gathering-of-the-hearts-8/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sisters Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T145000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094337
CREATED:20260212T185319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T185319Z
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SUMMARY:Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
DESCRIPTION:For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday\, Feb. 13\, 2026: \n\n12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.\n\nUstadh Bilal Acevedo delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.\n\nSidi Ahmed Khan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.\n\nHafiz Yaseen Mahmood delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.\n\nHafiz Yaseen Mahmood delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n*Please attend at 12:30 or 2:30 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. \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 a limited number of parking space. 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– More Sidi Ahmed: https://mcceastbay.org/ahmed-khan\n– More Hafiz Yaseen: http://mcceastbay.org/yaseen\n\nFor parents attending with young children indoors at the main MCC facility\, we offer private mothers’ and fathers’ rooms with an audio and visual connection 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: 12:30 p.m. 12:55 p.m.\nSecond Jummah: 1:30 p.m. 1:55 p.m.\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nWe encourage everyone 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 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/jumuah-services-mcc-rosewood-24/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094337
CREATED:20260122T034131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T190757Z
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SUMMARY:Hidaya Foundation Collection Drive @ Jumu’ahs
DESCRIPTION:Help our less fortunate sisters and brothers around the world this Friday. \nHidaya Foundation will be in the MCC parking lot during our three Jumu’ah services (12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.) on Friday\, Feb. 13\, 2026. \nThe collection truck staff will give you a tax-deductible receipt. A $10 donation per bag is needed to help cover the cost of shipping the container to your needy Muslim sisters and brothers overseas. \nPlease be considerate of the dignity of the families receiving your generous contributions by donating quality\, washed\, and folded used items. \nThe Hidaya Foundation collection truck will accept: \n\n– Winter coats\, jackets\, and sweatshirts (for all ages and all seasons);\n– Blankets\, sleeping bags\, comforters\, pillows\, bed sheets\, towels;\n– Baby clothes\, regular clothes\, and traditional clothes like Shalwar Kamis (men & women)\, Hijabs\, etc.;\n– Tennis shoes\, sneakers\, runners\, boots\, sandals (tie laces together);\n– Backpacks with school supplies and educational books;\n– Children’s toys;\n– Pots and pans and kitchen items;\n– Tents\, tarps & tools\, and;\n– No food items since buying locally is cheaper and gets there faster.\n– No furniture\, please (submit furniture to the MCC Refugee Team at https://mcceastbay.org/furniture)\n\nPlease tie all shoelaces together to ensure pairs stay together. Also\, please do not donate broken or dirty items. \nLearn more about the Hidaya Foundation container project at https://www.hidaya.org/social-welfare/container-shipment-for-in-kind-donations \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/hidaya-foundation-collection-drive/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charity & Community Service
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094337
CREATED:20260206T163021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T163021Z
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SUMMARY:CAIR-SFBA Tables @ MCC Jumu’ahs
DESCRIPTION:CAIR-SFBA is a civil rights non-profit that provides civil rights and immigration services to Muslims. They are tabling this Friday to share information on how to protect yourself and your families amid increased targeting of immigrants and non-immigrants alike. They will also share information about their free legal services. Visit their table this Friday to learn more about their services.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/cair-sfba-tables-mcc-jumuahs-6/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094337
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T163702Z
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SUMMARY:Islamic Center of Livermore Tables @ MCC Jumu’ahs
DESCRIPTION:The Islamic Center of Livermore is doing its Annual Fundraiser on February 21 with Shaykh Alaeddin El-Bakri at 5 p.m. at Chandni Restaurant in Fremont to purchase a property that will become a mosque insha’Allah. They are collecting donations for the downpayment. \nVisit their table this Friday to join the effort and support your local sister mosque.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/islamic-center-of-livermore-tables-mcc-jumuahs-2/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094337
CREATED:20260211T155127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T155127Z
UID:10024797-1770985800-1770994800@mcceastbay.org
SUMMARY:Foundation For Islamic Scholarship and Teaching Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
DESCRIPTION:Founded in 2016\, the Foundation for Islamic Scholarship and Teaching (FIST) is a private\, non-profit corporation created to provide financial support and assistance to scholars and students of classical Islam.They are raising funds to sponsor Umrah trips for 35 unsung and unrecognized heroes in our community who have long serves as volunteers in our communities and don’t have the finanical means to perform Umrah. They are also requesting donations to feed the needy in Madinah.Visit their table this Friday to support them. \n\n\n\n\n– To sponsor Umrah trips\, send donations via Zelle to donate@islamicscholarship.org\n\n\n\n– To feed the poor in Madinah\, send donations via Zelle to miskinmedina@gmail.com\n\n\n\n– To nominate a community hero in the San Francisco Bay Area: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/community-hero\n\n\n\n\nHeroes for Umrah/Hajj\n\n\n\nIn our Heroes for Umrah/Hajj program\, we take the unsung heroes and unrecognized\, long-standing volunteers of our local communities who lack financial means to the blessed cities of Mecca and Medina\, accompanied by notable scholars who teach them before and during their travels. Upon return\, these heroes present educational reflections for the wider community. \n\n\n\n“Those who spend their wealth in the Cause of Allah and do not follow up their gifts with reminders of their generosity or with injury\, their reward is with their Lord. On them shall be no fear\, nor shall they grieve” – Surah al-Baqara\, 2:262
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/foundation-for-islamic-scholarship-and-teaching-tables-mcc-jumuahs/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T153000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094337
CREATED:20260129T220100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T193658Z
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SUMMARY:Attorneys @ Jumu'ah: Free Legal Clinic
DESCRIPTION:During the third and fourth Jumu’ah services at MCC\, Legal Attorney Erum Choudhry will be providing a free fifteen-minute consultation in the following areas: \n\nIslamic Estate Planning\nImmigration: Family-based\, employment-based\, Citizenship\nBankruptcy: Chapters 7 and 13\n\nAppointments are required to receive a free consultation. No walk-ins will be allowed. Please sign up at mcceastbay.org/legal-clinic \nThird Fridays of Each Month | 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | MCC Room 16 | Appointment required (no walk-ins); RSVP at mcceastbay.org/legal-clinic  \nMCC will hold legal clinics on the following days: \n\n2026:\n\nJan. 16\, 2026\nFeb. 13\, 2026\nApril 17\, 2026\nMay 15\, 2026\nJune 19\, 2026\nJuly 17\, 2026\nAug. 21\, 2026\nSep. 18\, 2026\nOct. 16\, 2026\nNov. 20\, 2026\nDec. 18\, 2026\n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nErum Choudhry has more than ten years of legal experience. She graduated from Cornell Law School in 2002. She served as a senior attorney/associate with boutique law firms in Silicon Valley and well-established law firms in Northern California. She counsels clients from individuals\, families\, and startups to Fortune 500 companies\, major hospitals\, and multinational corporations. \nShe is committed to helping each client with a personalized solution. She is well equipped with the tools like experience\, staff\, empathy\, and compassion to help communities grapple with boom-bust challenges\, whether immigration\, bankruptcy\, or estate planning matters. She picked these areas of practice because these areas of law allow her to understand her clients\, serve the community\, and help them enjoy a stress-free life. \nShe enjoys interacting with her clients and audience. She is a frequent speaker at local community and youth events. She provides pro bono services to underprivileged community members and works with local nonprofit organizations to help immigrants.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/attorneys-jumuah-free-legal-clinic-4/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094337
CREATED:20260122T035049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T031515Z
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SUMMARY:Fiqh of Zakat: All Things Zakat: From Stocks to Livestock | Shaykh Talal Ahdab
DESCRIPTION:Ramadan rapidly approaches\, during which fasting and giving zakat are enjoined. Join us for this pre-Ramadan Charitable Planning Workshop on all things Zakat: stocks to livestock\, principles to rules. \n7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Friday\, Feb. 13 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nAbout the Speaker\n \nShaykh Talal Ahdab serves on the MA faculty at Zaytuna College. He pursued a rigorous\, structured classical curriculum under Islamic authorities\, focusing on Islamic theology\, epistemology\, ontology\, language\, jurisprudence\, and legal theory. Over the last twenty years\, he has taught the Islamic disciplines to senior students and professors of Islamic studies. His research interests include exploring how modern challenges can be addressed through Islam’s rich tradition of knowledge and scholarship. \nSheikh Talal is fluent in Arabic. He joined the Zaytuna College faculty in the fall of 2017. \nMore Shaykh Talal: http://mcceastbay.org/talal \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/the-fiqh-of-zakat/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094337
CREATED:20260129T230230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T160016Z
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SUMMARY:Pre-Ramadan Bazar & Family Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for MCC’s annual Tenth-Annual MCC Family Pre-Ramadan Bazaar. \n12 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Saturday\, February 14\, 2026 | MCC Parking Lot | Free | Vendors\, please sign up at mcceastbay.org/vendors \nWe will have a diverse array of vendors present. Keep an eye on this page for updates on the schedule and confirmed vendors. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nList of Vendors: \nClothes/Perfumes/Hijabs/Handbags: \n\nLayali the Collection – Abayas\nHijab Elegance\nRUH\nKarisma Children’s Clothes \nRevive Men’s\nIzna Desi collection \nElegant Designs\nPakistan Bazar\naliyas_choice\nArabian nights\nMadina Essence\n\nCrafts \n\nKhadija’s Creations\n\nFood \n\nHyderabadi Ziaqa Catering
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/pre-ramadan-bazar/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260215T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260215T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094337
CREATED:20260121T203042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T033041Z
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SUMMARY:Women's Quran Circles (Pre-Ramadan Bay Area Khatam)
DESCRIPTION:For Teen Girls & All Sisters! Ten Qur’an Circle groups across the Bay Area gather to complete their Qur’an together and recite du’a. Join us as we launch new collective Quran Circles and motivate each other\, as sisters\, to complete the Quran this Ramadan.  \nSunday\, Feb. 15 | 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. | MCC Conference Room (refreshments served in the Banquet Hall) | Sisters Only | In-person only | Space limited | Free; RSVP at mcceastbay.org/grand-khatam \nSponsored by Quran Circles & MCC East Bay. \nAbout QuranCircles \nQuranCircles is an initiative rooted in connection and suhba through the collective reading of the Book of Allah. It follows a simple\, reproducible model in which 10–12 members come together each month to complete a khatam (full reading) of the Qur’an. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nAbout the Presenters:  \nAnse Sawsan Imady \nUstadha Sawsan Imady is a scholar and educator. She has a BA in English literature from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and an M.S.Ed. in Education from the University of Southern California. She has taught for over 45 years and has worked in many schools and educational institutions\, in roles including teacher\, supervisor\, teacher trainer\, and member of several Cognia accreditation teams. She has been involved in developing several curricula. She has studied for decades with elite scholars in Syria. Her most recent position was at the Islamic Educational College in Amman\, Jordan\, where she served as Educational Supervisor for the American Program for the past 11 years. \nUstadha Hosai Mojaddidi is the co-founder of MH4M (http://mentalhealth4muslims.com)\, established in 2010. For nearly 20 years\, she has been actively involved in the Bay Area and Southern California Muslim community\, working and volunteering for many notable organizations. Learn more about her at http://hosaimojaddidi.com   \n– More Ustadha Hosai: http://mcceastbay.org/hosai
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/womens-quran-circles/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sisters Program,Women's Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T194500
DTSTAMP:20260503T094337
CREATED:20260112T180302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T030836Z
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SUMMARY:*Canceled* Skygazing for New Ramadan Moon
DESCRIPTION:Assalamu Alaikum MCC Family!With no verifiable sightings of the new crescent\, the first night of Ramadan will be tomorrow\, Wednesday\, Feb. 18\, after Isha (8 p.m.) led by Qari Amar Bellaha.The first day of Ramadan fasting begins on Thursday\, Feb. 19\, insha’Allah.Alhamdulillah\, we have been blessed with another opportunity to witness this holy month. We will stream Taraweeh live each night. Here is our nightly recitation schedule.For Tarweeh prayers\, worshipers may park in the neighboring Pleasanton School District parking lot (marked “HP on this map). \n \nLearn more: https://mailchi.mp/mcceastbay/533245-5060194?e=87dc03b073\n—\n \nAssalamu Alaikum\, Beloved MCC Family!Due to ongoing rain across the Bay Area\, we will not host our annual skygazing for the new moon of Ramadan after Maghrib today. However\, to keep this beautiful Sunnah alive\, we encourage everyone to still go out this evening and peer into the night sky. Due to overcast skies\, we have little chance of seeing the new crescent moon. MCC will review reports from other parts of the country. The new moon will be easily visible tomorrow evening\, inshaAllah.Therefore\, we expect the first day of fasting to be on Thursday\, February 19\, and the first night of Taraweeh prayers to be on Wednesday\, February 18. Qari Amar Bellaha leads Taraweeh prayers at MCC after Isha at 8 p.m.MCC will send an email notification this evening once we have received the final visibility reports.\nMCC adheres to the traditional science of naked-eye (unaided) new crescent moon (hilal) sighting to begin and end our Islamic lunar months.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith clear skies\, the crescent (hilal) would be visible shortly after sunset in the area above where the sun had set. It is a beautiful experience to witness its emergence\, and it is a sunnah of our noble Prophet ﷺ that we hope our ummah continues to revive. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Due to rain in the forecast\, this event has been canceled.* \nCrescentwatch.org encourages everyone to go out to look for the new crescent moon (hilal) on the evening of Tuesday\, February 17th (after 29 days of Sha’ban) in anticipation of the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. Qualified Muslim astronomers and reliable visibility forecasts indicate that on Tuesday evening\, a “naked-eye” (unaided) sighting of the new crescent moon will be highly unlikely in North America and worldwide. You can check the visibility forecast for your region here (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HBTWMP8bcAMqsPp?format=jpg&name=large).  \nWe will make a determination and final announcement regarding the start of Ramadan as early as possible\, but no later than Tuesday\, 7:30 pm PT. Please go out to look for the new crescent moon and submit your moon-sighting report here (http://www.crescentwatch.org/cgi-bin/cw.cgi?action=2).  \nThe crescent (hilal) would be visible shortly after sunset in the area above where the sun had set. It is a beautiful experience to witness its emergence\, and it is a sunnah of our noble Prophet ﷺ that we hope the ummah revives. Crescentwatch.org adheres to the traditional principle that Islamic lunar months begin and end based on the confirmed\, naked-eye sighting of the new crescent moon.  \nRevive the Sunnah to go outside and look for the new crescent moon in the evening sky that will mark the beginning of Ramadan. \n\n\n\nJoin us in the MCC parking lot after Maghrib sunset prayers (5:53 p.m.) on Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026\, and join in the excitement when the young crescent moon (hilal) ushers in the Holy Month of Ramadan. The Tri-Valley Stargazers will be in the parking lot (weather permitting) with high-visibility telescopes\, allowing us to peer into the night sky starting at 6 p.m. \nJupiter\, Saturn\, and Mercury (possibly Venus) will be visible if the evening sky is clear. \n\n\n\n\n\n523 Southern Halal BBQ food truck will sell dinners\, and Habibi’s Falooda will provide dessert from 5 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. \n\n\n\nMCC 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. MCC will confirm the start of Ramadan in its newsletter on the evening of February 17 (subscribe at https://mcceastbay.org/newsletter). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n– If the new moon is sighted on Tuesday\, the first night of Taraweeh will be after Isha (8 p.m.) on Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026\, and the first day of fasting will be Wednesday\, February 18\, 2026.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– If the new moon is not sighted on Tuesday\, the first night of Taraweeh will be after Isha (8 p.m.) on Wednesday\, February 18\, 2026\, and the first day of fasting will be Thursday\, February 19\, 2026.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe MCC homepage (mcceastbay.org) and MCC’s automated phone menu (925-485-1786) will announce the start of Ramadan by about 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday\, February 17. \n\n\n\nSince sunset will be at 5:53\, we will likely be able to see the new moon by about 6:45 p.m. \n\n\n\nMCC observes the beginning and end of lunar months following the sighting of the crescent moon. Please watch this video by Dr. Youssef Ismail from Zaytuna College for an explanation. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\nThe du’a to recite if the crescent is sighted: \n\n\n\nاللَّهُمَّ أَهِلَّهُ عَلَيْنَا بِالأَمْنِ وَالإِيمَانِ، والسَّلامَةِ والإِسْلامِ، وَالتَّوْفِيقِ لِمَا تُحِبُّ وَتَرْضَى، رَبُّنَا وَرَبُّكَ اللهُ \n\n\n\nAllaahumma ahillahu ‛alaynaa bil-amni wal-eemaani\, was-salaamati wal-islaami\, wat-tawfeeqi limaa tuḥibbu watarḍaa\, rabunaa wa rabbuk-allaahu-  \n\nO Allah\, let the crescent loom above us in peace and faith\, safety and Islam\, and in agreement with all that You love and pleases You. Our Lord and your Lord is Allah.  \n\n(Source: Sunan Al- Tirmidhi) \n\n\n\nQari Amar Bellaha will also be in the Hayward Hills on this Tuesday evening to look for the new crescent moon. If sighted\, he will read the special dua from high atop the hills and head down to lead the Taraweeh prayers on Tuesday at 8 p.m. He will be live-streaming his moonsighting atop the Hayward Hills at https://mcceastbay.org/live \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n   
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/skygazing-moon/
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:20260218T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T220000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094337
CREATED:20260112T182954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T031007Z
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SUMMARY:Start of Nightly Taraweeh Prayers
DESCRIPTION:Assalamu Alaikum MCC Family!With no verifiable sightings of the new crescent\, the first night of Ramadan will be tomorrow\, Wednesday\, Feb. 18\, after Isha (8 p.m.) led by Qari Amar Bellaha.The first day of Ramadan fasting begins on Thursday\, Feb. 19\, insha’Allah.Alhamdulillah\, we have been blessed with another opportunity to witness this holy month. We will stream Taraweeh live each night. Here is our nightly recitation schedule.For Tarweeh prayers\, worshipers may park in the neighboring Pleasanton School District parking lot (marked “HP on this map). \n \nLearn more: https://mailchi.mp/mcceastbay/533245-5060194?e=87dc03b073\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n—\nThe first night of Taraweeh prayers at MCC will begin at 8 p.m. on Wednesday\, February 18\, 2026. Qari Amar will follow this recitation schedule: https://mcceastbay.org/schedule \nHere is the Ramadan timetable: http://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-timetable \n\n\n\nIn Ramadan 2026\, Qari Amar Bellaha will recite regular 20 rakats (cycles) at MCC’s nightly Taraweeh\, which will begin after Isha at 8 p.m. (first week & second week) and 9 p.m. (third and fourth week). The Taraweeh prayers are also broadcast live on Facebook and YouTube. Qari Amar will follow this recitation schedule: https://mcceastbay.org/schedule \n\n\n\nThe Tarawih prayers are held indoors in the MCC prayer hall with overflow for men and women in the lobby\, and extra overflow in the Conference Room for men and the Banquet hall for women. We also have a Banquet Hall & Parent-Child Prayer Hall (for women with children. \n\n\n\n– Ramadan ’26 Taraweeh live streams: https://mcceastbay.org/taraweeh-live\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Qur’anic Recitation playlist: https://mcceastbay.org/tarwih\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Qari Amar’s daily Taraweeh recitation schedule: https://mcceastbay.org/recitation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Qari Amar reciting Juz’ Ama 30 (the final chapter of the Qur’an): https://mcceastbay.org/juz-ama\n– Past Year (Ramadan ’25) Taraweeh live streams: https://mcceastbay.org/taraweeh\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\nFor Jumu’ah\, Iftars\, and Taraweeh prayer\, worshippers may park in our neighbor HP’s parking lot (now the Pleasanton School District). The MCC parking security team will monitor the PUSD lot throughout all 20 rakats of Taraweeh each night and will also direct motorists into and out of the lot. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://youtube.com/live/GCRHA5Gs5ts
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/start-of-taraweeh/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T220000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094337
CREATED:20260217T173855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T214425Z
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SUMMARY:Special Needs Prayer Room During Taraweeh
DESCRIPTION:For our beloved special-needs families! \n\n\n\nWe want you to enjoy Ramadan just like everyone else. Alhamdulillah\, this year during the daily Taraweeh prayers\, MCC is providing a prayer room (Room 16) specifically for children and adults with special needs. We will also live-stream the Taraweeh prayers in the room for everyone. We are not providing respite care at the moment. \nDaily | 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. (first two week)\, 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (remaining weeks) | Classroom 16 | RSVP by emailing help@mcceastbay.org \nSee the Ramadan timetable: http://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-timetable \n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/special-room-during-taraweeh/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094337
CREATED:20260216T223903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T164606Z
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SUMMARY:Sisters Ramadan Daily Juz Reading Program
DESCRIPTION:Sisters: In Ramadan\, join us virtually every day for a daily Qur’an reading buddy program and get help reading the Qur’an with one of MCC’s qualified Qur’anic teachers. \nIf you are struggling to read the Qur’an or need some motivation to read your daily Juz(chapter)\, then this program is for you! \n11 a.m. to 1 p.m. PST | Daily in Ramadan | Virtually | Sisters only | Join virtually at mcceastbay.org/quran-buddy \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/sisters-daily-juz-reading/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Sisters Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T175000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T094337
CREATED:20260213T004826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T212226Z
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SUMMARY:MCC '26 Daily Iftar - Week One (RSVP Req'd)
DESCRIPTION:MCC is honored to host a nightly dinner for all our sisters & brothers without local family\, travelers\, and commuters.  \n\n\n\nThe daily Iftar is suspended only on Saturdays and joins the community-wide Iftar. \n\n\n\nThe daily Iftar space is in the Kindergarten space next to the MCC kitchen. Map: https://mcceastbay.org/facility-map: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Starting Thursday\, Feb. 19: RSVP for Wednesday\, Feb. 19 to Friday\, Feb. 20 at https://mcceastbay.org/daily-1\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP is required for each Iftar you plan to attend that week. Nominal $5/person charge. Food is served in takeout boxes to make it easier to take leftovers home. \n\n– Ramadan timetable: https://mcceastbay.org/timetable\n\n\n– More about events and activities in Ramadan 2026 at mcceastbay.org/ramadan\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n\n– Contribute towards an Iftar or Suhoor at MCC: mcceastbay.org/sponsorship\n\n“Whoever gives food for a fasting person to break his or her fast will have a reward like theirs\, without that  decreasing the reward of the fasting person” (Tirmidhi). \nDaily Iftar registration for the new week opens at 5 p.m. on Sundays: \n\n\n \n\n– Starting Tuesday\, Feb. 17: RSVP for Wednesday\, Feb. 18 to Friday\, Feb. 20 at https://mcceastbay.org/daily-1\n\n\n\n– Starting Sunday\, Feb. 22: RSVP for Sunday\, Feb. 22 to Friday\, Feb. 27 at https://mcceastbay.org/daily-2\n\n\n\n– Starting Sunday\, March 1: RSVP for Sunday\, March 1 to Saturday\, March 7 at https://mcceastbay.org/daily-3\n\n\n\n– Starting Sunday\, March 8: RSVP for Sunday\, March 8 to Saturday\, March 14: https://mcceastbay.org/daily-4\n– Starting Sunday\, March 15: RSVP for Sunday\, March 15 to Thursday\, March 19: https://mcceastbay.org/daily-5\n\n— \nAssalamu Alaikum\, MCC Family!With no verifiable sightings of the new crescent\, the first night of Ramadan will be tomorrow\, Wednesday\, Feb. 18\, after Isha (8 p.m.) led by Qari Amar Bellaha.The first day of Ramadan fasting begins on Thursday\, Feb. 19\, insha’Allah.Alhamdulillah\, we have been blessed with another opportunity to witness this holy month. We will stream Taraweeh live each night. Here is our nightly recitation schedule.For Tarweeh prayers\, worshipers may park in the neighboring Pleasanton School District parking lot (marked “HP on this map). 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/daily-iftar-week-one/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
DESCRIPTION:For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday\, Feb. 20\, 2026: \n\n12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.\n\nUstadh Tarek El Messidi\, delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n12:40 p.m. to 1:10 p.m.\n\nUstadh Quran Hodge\, delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.\n\nImam Zaid Shakir\, 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. – 2:50 p.m.\n\nSidi Mehdi Amine\, delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n*Please attend at 12:40 or 1:40 at Rosewood or 2:30 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. \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 a limited number of parking space. 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 12:40 p.m. to 1:10 p.m. and 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– More Sidi Ahmed: https://mcceastbay.org/ahmed-khan\n– More Hafiz Yaseen: http://mcceastbay.org/yaseen\n\nFor parents attending with young children indoors at the main MCC facility\, we offer private mothers’ and fathers’ rooms with an audio and visual connection 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: 12:30 p.m. 12:55 p.m.\nSecond Jummah: 1:30 p.m. 1:55 p.m.\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nWe encourage everyone 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 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/jumuah-services-mcc-rosewood-25/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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