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SUMMARY:Women's Weekly Pilates Sessions | Seema Duhan
DESCRIPTION:For Sisters Only: Join us for a transformative body and mind experience every Saturday and Sunday morning with a Professional Yoga and Pilates Instructor. Stretch your muscles\, shape your body\, and relax your mind. \nThe recommended age is 20+ for Pilates Classes. \nSat. (8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.)  & Sun. (8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.) | Weekly with a break in Ramadan ‘25 | Conference Room | Max 15 attendees per session | $15/session or $100/monthly | Register at mcceastbay.org/pilates \nPilates Classes\nPilates is based on six principles: breath\, concentration\, center\, control\, precision\, and flow. It is designed to transform muscles and bones while strengthening the core. Regular practice of Pilates not only reshapes the musculoskeletal system but also helps regulate emotions. This class is highly beneficial for individuals over the age of 20 years. Participants will learn how to control muscle movement and maintain poses while regulating their breathing. Regular Pilates practice increases muscle endurance against daily wear and tear and enhances flexibility. Starting age is 20 years. All props will be provided except the Yoga mat and foam roller. \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any activity held in the community center. To request a financial waiver\, please complete our financial waiver request: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/scholarship\n\nAbout the Instructor:\nSeema Duhan represented her university in athletics at the national level in India. A health enthusiast\, she began learning yoga and Pilates a few years ago and\, inspired by the transformation in her own body\, decided to teach Pilates and stretching to fellow Muslim sisters to promote body awareness. Seema is currently pursuing her Pilates Instructor certification. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/womens-weekly-pilates-4/2025-01-25/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sisters Program
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SUMMARY:Food & Your Mood: How Food Affects Your Mental Health | Ilham Malick\, MS\, RD
DESCRIPTION:Eating high-quality foods that contain lots of vitamins\, minerals\, and antioxidants nourishes the brain and protects it from oxidative stress.  \nJoin Registered Dietitian and Health Coach Ilham Malick in this free workshop. She will share practical insights on how nutrition is closely correlated to mental health and how we can improve our diet to manage mental health challenges by combining the latest medical research with the wisdom already gifted to us in the Qur’an and Sunnah.  \n11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Saturday\, January 25 | Conference Room | Join in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \n\n– More talks on nutrition: https://mcceastbay.org/nutrition\n– More from Sr. Ilham: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/ilham\n\nAbout the Speaker\nIlham Malick is a Registered Dietitian with two Master’s degrees in Dietetics. She also has an Ijazah in Hadith and is a certified Health Coach. Follow her on Instagram @inspired_by_ilham and HTTP://ilhammalick.com
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/mental-health-and-nutrition/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:Monthly Sisters' Mawlid
DESCRIPTION:For Sisters: Join us monthly for sisters’ Mawlid for a gathering of remembrance and Dhikr.  \nConnect more with Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as we gather on the fourth Saturday of each month in remembrance and dhikr. \nEvery fourth Saturday | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Pre-K room or MCC Conference Room | In-person only | Free; no RSVP required\n \nSisters and children welcome. No boys over the age of eight are allowed. \nDates for Monthly Women’s Mawlid at MCC East Bay \n\n– Saturday\, November 23\, 2024 \n– Saturday\, December 28\, 2024\n– Saturday\, January 25\, 2025\n– Saturday\, February 22\, 2025\n– No session in Ramadan in March ’25\n– Saturday\, April 26\, 2025\n– Saturday\, May 24\, 2025\n\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 genuinely recognizing the first – who the Messenger of Allah ﷺ was. This recognition enlightens us and deepens our knowledge of his teachings.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-sisters-mawlid-2/2025-01-25/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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SUMMARY:Private Event - CR
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SUMMARY:Isra & Me’raj: The Sacred Ascension | Dr. Ali Ataie (Talk Only)
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\nThis Saturday evening\, join Dr. Ali Ataie for a faith-affirming evening to learn lessons from the Prophet’s blessed heavenly ascension 1\,400 years ago: Al-Isra wal-Mi’raj\, which is the miraculous night journey of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to Jerusalem and journeyed to Heaven when he was gifted the five daily prayers for the Muslim community).We mark the Night Journey on the 27th of Rajab\, which is this Tuesday\, Jan. 28.We highly recommend our community fasts this Tuesday (preferably the day before or after) and join us at Maghrib on Tuesday for a community Iftar.\n \nJoin us for a faith-affirming evening to learn lessons from the Prophet’s blessed heavenly ascension: Al-Isra wal-Mi’raj. The Bay Area Muslim community annually commemorates a momentous occasion in the Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ life: the miraculous Night Journey to Jerusalem and Ascension to Heaven (al-Isra wal-Mi’raj). Muslims choose to fast on the day of Isra and Mi’raj (Saturday\, January 25\, 2025) to commemorate this blessed day and earn extra rewards.\n \nRegister for Iftar on Tuesday at mcceastbay.org/isra-miraj-iftar\n \n6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Saturday January 25 | MCC Conference Room | Join in person or watch virtually at https://mcceastbay.org/live\nWe will serve tea and snacks after Isha at 8 p.m. \n\n\n– Past talks commemorating Al Isra Wal Miraj: https://mcceastbay.org/isra\n– More Ustadh Ataie talks: https://mcceastbay.org/ataie \n\nSchedule\n\n– 6:30 p.m. – Program with Dr. Ali Ataie (Conference Room)\n– 8:00 p.m. – Isha (Prayer Hall)\n– 8:25 p.m. – Snacks and tea served (Banquet Hall)\n\nThis event is organized by the Muslim Community Center – East Bay.\n \nMuslims worldwide remember this event as one that changed the course of history. Allah bestowed the tremendous honor of this journey and the command of Prayer (salah) upon His Messenger – a perpetual gift and source of comfort for Muslims until eternity.\n \nThis session is also an excellent way to begin spiritually preparing ourselves for Ramadan and enliven our spirit to get through the uncertainty we are challenged with now.\nMore about this special night \nIsra Mi’raj is celebrated on the 27th of Rajab. This night happened in 621\, the year of sadness (‘Aam ul Huzn)\, when Abu Talib & Khadijah (RA) died. The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) rode Buraq (a white steed) during his journey\, and Allah enjoined 50 prayers and reduced the prayers to five.\n \n He met different Prophets on the journey: \n\n– 7th Heaven met Ibrahim (AS)\n– 6th Heaven met Musa (AS)\n– 5th Heaven met Harun (AS)\n– 4th Heaven met Idris (AS)\n– 3rd Heaven met Yusuf (AS)\n– 2nd Heaven met Isa (AS) & Yahya (AS)\n– 1st Heaven met Adam (AS)\n\nMI’RAJ – Ascend to heaven\, where he speaks to God ISRA’ – Night journey from Makkah to Jerusalem\n \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/isra-meraj-the-sacred-ascension/
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SUMMARY:Sisters' Self-Defense/Boxing/Fitness/Awareness Seminar | Amber Leibrock
DESCRIPTION:Sisters! Join Us for a Sisters-Only Self-Defense / Boxing / Fitness / Awareness Seminar! \nBuild confidence\, discover new ways to move with strength and purpose\, and understand how proper safety goes beyond physical techniques. This two-hour self-defense\, boxing\, fitness\, and awareness seminar at MCC East Bay is designed for sisters\, whether it’s your first time trying something like this or you’re already on a fitness journey. You’ll leave feeling informed\, inspired\, and empowered with MCC Fighter Amber Leimbrock. \n2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Sunday\, Jan. 26 | Sisters only; ages 12+ only | Conference Room | $20/person | Register at mcceastbay.org/ready \nMax 32 attendees. \nWhat to Expect:\n• – Self-Defense Basics: Learn practical techniques that make a real difference\, from protecting yourself in unexpected situations to understanding the power of awareness.\n• – Boxing & Fitness: Explore movement and skills that build strength and resilience\, enhancing physical and mental well-being.\n• – Safety & Awareness Tips: Real safety isn’t just physical—develop skills in awareness and confidence that extend beyond the gym.\n• – Please wear comfortable clothes that are movable and can work out. We will be doing close partner-to-partner drills\, so make sure the clothing is secure so it doesn’t slip or fall during the workout sessions. \nBring your friends\, meet new ones\, and join a community of sisters focused on health\, growth\, and fun. Come as you are\, work at your own pace\, and leave feeling stronger\, more secure\, and ready to take on the world. \nNo experience is needed—just an open mind and a desire to learn and grow! \nPlease note that the class will start on time. You cannot join the class if you are more than 30 minutes late. Please be respectful of the instructor’s time. \nCancelation policy: If you cannot make it\, please let us know ASAP so we can give your spot to the next person on the waitlist. You will not be eligible for a refund if you cancel with less than 24 hours notice. \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never prevent a person from attending any event or class held within the community center. To request a financial waiver\, message scholarship@mcceastbay.org \nAbout the Presenter\nAmber Leibrock is a mixed martial artist who competes in the Professional Fighters League (PFL) Featherweight division. Born and raised in the East Bay\, she trains with M.J. Hamid\, an MCC congregation member and trainer. After her fight with Larissa Pacheco\, she went through a tough time. Br. Hamid introduced her to Islam. She took her Shahadah at MCC on July 21\, 2023. Since then\, she’s been attending Jumu’ah (Friday prayer services) regularly. Ahead of a fight\, ESPN did this profile on Sister Amber. Learn more\n\n“I just see it (Islam) spilling over to my everyday life. How I feel inside\, how I feel about myself\, how I feel and interact with other people.” – Amber Leibrock in an ESPN fighter profile \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/sisters-self-defense-seminar-2/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250128T173000
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SUMMARY:Iftar Community Dinner on Isra & Me’raj: The Sacred Ascension
DESCRIPTION:This Tuesday\, we mark the Night Journey on the 27th of Rajab\, which is this Tuesday\, Jan. 28.\n \nWe highly recommend our community fasts this Tuesday (preferably the day before or after) and join us at Maghrib on Tuesday for a community Iftar.\n \n5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Tuesday\, January 28 | MCC Conference Room & Banquet Hall | Register at mcceastbay.org/isra-miraj-iftar\n \n\n\nMuslims worldwide remember this event as one that changed the course of history. Allah bestowed the tremendous honor of this journey and the command of Prayer (salah) upon His Messenger – a perpetual gift and source of comfort for Muslims until eternity.\n \nThis session is also an excellent way to begin spiritually preparing ourselves for Ramadan and enliven our spirit to get through the uncertainty we are challenged with now.\n \nMore about this special night \n \nIsra Mi’raj is celebrated on the 27th of Rajab. This night happened in 621\, the year of sadness (‘Aam ul Huzn)\, when Abu Talib & Khadijah (RA) died. The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) rode Buraq (a white steed) during his journey\, and Allah enjoined 50 prayers and reduced the prayers to five.\n \n He met different Prophets on the journey: \n\n– 7th Heaven met Ibrahim (AS)\n– 6th Heaven met Musa (AS)\n– 5th Heaven met Harun (AS)\n– 4th Heaven met Idris (AS)\n– 3rd Heaven met Yusuf (AS)\n– 2nd Heaven met Isa (AS) & Yahya (AS)\n– 1st Heaven met Adam (AS)\n\nMI’RAJ – Ascend to heaven\, where he speaks to God ISRA’ – Night journey from Makkah to Jerusalem\n \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/iftar-community-dinner-on-isra-meraj-the-sacred-ascension/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250130T183000
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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. \n6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Monthly on Thursdays | 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-2/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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SUMMARY:Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
DESCRIPTION:12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m\n\nTBA delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.\n\n–  Imam Ali Hofioni delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.\n\n–  Hafiz Rehan Chishty delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n\n\n\n2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. \n\n– Sidi Shaan Mukhtar delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Please attend at 12:30 or 2:30 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier second-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.\, Pleasanton. Rosewood is just a four-minute drive from MCC.Please note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. Please come to the second or fourth Jumuah to ease up parking congestion or (better yet) attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer at 11:40 p.m. at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood \n\n\n\n\n– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n– More Hafiz Rehan: http://mcceastbay.org/rehan\n– More Sidi Shaan: http://mcceastbay.org/shaan\n\n\n\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. \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\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday\, Jan. 31\, 2025: \n\n\n\n\n12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m\n\nTBA delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.\n\n–  Imam Ali Hofioni delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.\n\n–  Hafiz Rehan Chishty delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n\n\n\n2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. \n\n– Sidi Shaan Mukhtar delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Please attend at 12:30 or 2:30 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier second-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.\, Pleasanton. Rosewood is just a four-minute drive from MCC.Please note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. Please come to the second or fourth Jumuah to ease up parking congestion or (better yet) attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer at 11:40 p.m. at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood \n\n\n\n\n– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n– More Hafiz Rehan: http://mcceastbay.org/rehan\n– More Sidi Shaan: http://mcceastbay.org/shaan\n\n\n\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. \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\n\n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/jumuah-services-mcc-and-rosewood-5/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250131T123000
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SUMMARY:NorthStar School Tables @ MCC Jumu’ahs
DESCRIPTION:NorthStar Islamic School in Hayward is having a fundraiser on Saturday\, February 8\, 2025\, at Fremont Silicon Valley Marriott. Visit their table this Friday to learn more\, or purchase tickets here.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/northstar-school-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:20250131T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250131T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T172405
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SUMMARY:Candid Conversations: Conquering Doubts & Defending Islam | Getting to Know Dr. Ali Ataie
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Ali Ataie speaks about his journey from a nominal Muslim youth to a teacher and researcher of Islamic sciences\, specializing in theology and Biblical interpretation. Today\, few match his comprehensive knowledge of the Jewish\, Christian\, and Islamic traditions. Sidi Ahmed Khan\, a Zaytuna College student\, interviews Ustadha Dr. Ali Ataie. \n7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Friday\, Jan. 31 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join us in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \n\n– More Dr. Ataie: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/ataie\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nAbout the Speakers \nUstadh Ali Ataie is a perennial student and researcher involved in interfaith activities for over two decades. He holds a Masters in biblical studies focusing on New Testament and biblical languages. He also has a PhD in cultural and historical religious studies 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\, California\, with his wife\, Roya\, and three daughters. Learn more about him at https://zaytuna.edu/academics/faculty/ali-ataie  \n– More Professor Dr. Ali Ataie videos: http://mcceastbay.org/ali-ataie \nSidi Ahmed Khan is a graduating student at Zaytuna College\, focusing on Islamic studies. He founded The Creative Minority Podcast\, a podcast aimed at addressing contemporary issues for Muslims. He is also the founder of Umran.co\, an online aggregator service dedicated to distributing the top Muslim podcasts\, lectures\, and video series.  \n– More Sidi Ahmed: https://mcceastbay.org/ahmed-khan
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/the-miracle-of-islam/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250201T140000
DTSTAMP:20260503T172405
CREATED:20250105T071804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T183756Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating Perimenopause & Menopause: A Faith-Inspired Women’s Workshop | Dr. Sondos Al Sad
DESCRIPTION:For Women Ages 35+: Navigate the physical\, emotional\, and spiritual transitions of perimenopause and menopause with practical strategies for symptom management\, well-being\, and faith-based empowerment. \n\nThis is a safe and supportive space to explore tools rooted in science and spirituality to embrace this natural life stage with confidence and grace. \n10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Saturday\, Feb. 1 | MCC Conference Room | Free\, but Kindly RSVP at mcceastbay.org/life \nThis event will not be live-streamed or recorded. Zuhr and lunch break from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. \nMCC also will have two events later in the day: \n\n3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Mental Health & Ramadan: Finding Healing Through the Qur’an | Dr. Rania Awaad\n5 p.m. to 10 p.m. | Anchored by the Qur’an (Pre-Ramadan Miftaah Conference)\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org  \nAbout the speaker\nSondos Al Sad is a Family and Community Medicine expert. Dr. Al Sad completed her medical schooling in Jordan and finished her Family Medicine Residency Program and a Master’s in Public Health and Epidemiology at the University of Kentucky. She is a nationally certified menopause practitioner from the North American Menopause Society (NAMS)\, equipping her with the most current and up-to-date clinical service for women transitioning to menopause. She is bilingual and speaks both English and Arabic fluently.  \nHer expertise includes women’s health\, immigrant health\, cognitive behavioral therapy for non-psychotic mental illnesses\, public health\, community medicine\, and health equity. Dr. Al Sad believes in a holistic clinical approach\, so she actively listens to patients’ concerns regarding their presentations and passionately seeks answers for them. Dr. Al Sad’s current research interests include women’s health\, Muslim health research\, patient-centered outcomes\, and cost-effective interventions. She has presented her research nationally at academic and community conferences.  \nShe is a leading member of many not-for-profit organizations that aim to serve community engagement\, empowerment\, and wellness.   \nLearn more about Dr. Sondos at https://drempath.net 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/navigating-perimenopause-menopause/
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:20250201T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T172405
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250202T000658Z
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SUMMARY:Mental Health & Ramadan: Finding Healing Through the Qur’an | Dr. Rania Awaad
DESCRIPTION:This Ramadan\, explore Quranic themes emphasizing stories of resilience\, faith\, and the divine wisdom of trials. This presentation will focus on protecting and managing our mental health during Ramadan.  \nDr. Rania recalls a story of Prophet Musa and offers some teachings from Al-Ghazali that we can practice during this blessed month. \n3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Standard Time | MCC Conference Room | Saturday\, Feb. 1 | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \n Free; no registration needed. This program precedes the Miftaah program at 5 p.m. \nMCC also will have two events that day: \n\n10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Navigating Perimenopause & Menopause: A Faith-Inspired Women’s Workshop | Dr. Sondos Al Sad\n5 p.m. to 10 p.m. | Anchored by the Qur’an (Pre-Ramadan Miftaah Conference)\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org  \nShaykah Dr. Rania Awaad M.D. is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Stanford University School of Medicine\, where she is the Director of the Stanford Muslim Mental Health & Islamic Psychology Lab as well as Stanford University’s Affiliate Chaplain and Affiliate Professor of Islamic Studies. In the community\, she serves as the President and Co-Founder of Maristan\, a holistic mental health nonprofit serving Muslim communities\, and the Director of The Rahmah Foundation\, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating Muslim women and girls. Before studying medicine\, she pursued classical Islamic studies in Damascus\, Syria\, and holds certifications (ijaza) in the Qur’an\, Islamic Law\, and other branches of the Islamic Sciences. Follow her @Dr.RaniaAwaaid  Learn more.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/mental-health-ramadan/
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Maristan Center for Mental & Spiritual Wellbeing":MAILTO:maristanorg@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250201T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250201T220000
DTSTAMP:20260503T172405
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SUMMARY:Anchored by the Qur’an (Pre-Ramadan Miftaah Conference)
DESCRIPTION:The Qur’an was sent as guidance and a source of solace for our Ummah community. The Quran was not just meant for the first few generations but for all of humanity for the rest of time\, serving as an anchor for us in every situation. \nJoin us for our upcoming Miftaah Circle\, Anchored by the Quran\, where we will review the countless wisdoms in the Book of Allah. We will be joined by some of our local scholars and esteemed scholars. \n5 p.m. to 10 p.m. | Saturday\, February 1 | MCC Prayer Hall | $18.50/person | Register at mcceastbay.org/anchored \nBabysitting available. The livestream option for non-Bay Area residents opens on Sunday\, January 26. Dinner and food truck options in the parking lot that afternoon and evening.  \nJoin us for an evening to:\n\nEstablish a strong connection with the Quran and its teachings\, suggesting that a firm foundation in the Quran can withstand external influences and challenges;\nParticipants will learn strategies to navigate through doubts and come out with a strengthened belief in Islam;\nReinforce core Islamic beliefs and values by emphasizing the Quran as the central source of guidance and\,\nExplore the Quran’s profound teachings\, timeless wisdom\, and relevance to contemporary issues\, fostering a deeper connection with Divine guidance.\n\nSponsored by Miftaah Institute & MCC East Bay. \nMCC also will have two events earlier in the day preceding this large conference: \n\n10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Navigating Perimenopause & Menopause: A Faith-Inspired Women’s Workshop | Dr. Sondos Al Sad\n3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Mental Health & Ramadan: Finding Healing Through the Qur’an | Dr. Rania Awaad\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining spiritual knowledge offered within the four walls of the MCC East Bay facility. To request a financial waiver to attend this conference\, please message scholarship@mcceastbay.org. \nAbout This Evening’s Speakers:Shaykh Navaid Aziz is a keynote speaker and recognized subject matter expert. He lectures on current and relevant topics from an Islamic perspective. His workshops focus on best practices in sensitivity and diversity training for those engaging with Muslims. He shares his expertise on Muslim extremism\, the history of Muslim extremist groups\, and community-based intervention and prevention with the courts\, governmental and non-governmental organizations\, and law enforcement. Learn more \nMufti Abdul Rahman Waheed was born and raised in Lansing\, MI. As a youth\, he displayed zeal and enthusiasm to involve himself in the religious sciences. At just 9 years of age\, Mufti Abdul Rahman went to Toronto\, Canada\, to pursue his dreams of becoming a Hafidh of the Holy Qur’an. Thereafter\, Mufti Abdul Rahman traveled to Pakistan to continue his passion for seeking knowledge\, where he completed his 2-year Iftaa program\, which specializes in Islamic Jurisprudence and Law. Mufti Abdul Rahman is a principal and full-time instructor at Michigan Islamic Institute\, the brother organization of Miftaah Institute. He travels across North America as a khateeb and lecturer. He is well-known for his calm and down-to-earth demeanor. Learn more \nMufti Aasim Rashid is a distinguished Muslim scholar\, speaker\, and educator (the title ‘Mufti’ indicates his expertise and authority in Islamic law). He is devoted to studying and explaining Islamic sacred texts and their relation to the modern context. His lectures\, delivered at conferences and institutions worldwide\, are known to be inspiring and pertinent to the issues and pressing questions of the day. Mufti Aasim founded the Al-Ihsan Educational Foundation\, which initiated the ‘Islam Unravelled’ project. Learn more \nUstadh Ubaydullah Evans is ALIM’s first Scholar-in-Residence. He converted to Islam while in high school. Upon conversion\, Ustadh Ubaydullah began studying some of the foundational books of Islam under the private tutelage of local scholars. Since then\, he has studied at Chicagoland’s Institute of Islamic Education (IIE) in Tarim\, Yemen\, and Al-Azhar University in Cairo\, Egypt\, where he is the first African-American to graduate from its Shari’a program. Ustadh Ubaydullah also instructs with the Ta’leef Collective and the Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN). Learn more \nMufti Hussain Kamani was born and raised in Elizabethtown\, Kentucky. His journey to pursue sacred Islamic knowledge began at age 6. By the age of 9\, he completed the memorization of the Holy Quran. To further advance his studies in the Islamic Sciences\, he traveled to the United Kingdom and pursued formal Islamic authorizations (ijazahs). For 7 years\, Mufti Kamani studied a rigorous curriculum covering the Arabic language and literature\, Islamic jurisprudence\, Tafseer of the Holy Qur’an\, Hadith\, Islamic Philosophy\, and Aqeedah. Afterward\, he was selected for a post-graduate course in Islamic Law and Legal Verdicts\, which he completed within two years. He later earned his graduate degree in Business Management from the University of Coventry in the UK. Learn more \nShaykh Dr. Rania Awaad\, M.D.\, is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Stanford University School of Medicine\, where she is the Director of the Stanford Muslim Mental Health & Islamic Psychology Lab as well as Stanford University’s Affiliate Chaplain and Affiliate Professor of Islamic Studies. In the community\, she serves as the President and Co-Founder of Maristan\, a holistic mental health nonprofit serving Muslim communities\, and the Director of The Rahmah Foundation\, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating Muslim women and girls. Before studying medicine\, she pursued classical Islamic studies in Damascus\, Syria\, and holds certifications (ijaza) in the Qur’an\, Islamic Law\, and other branches of the Islamic Sciences. Follow her @Dr.RaniaAwaad Learn more \nUstadh Feraidoon Mojadedi is one of San Francisco Bay Area’s most well-known and respected community leaders\, lecturers\, and entrepreneurs. He was born in Herat\, Afghanistan\, and immigrated with his family to America during the Russian invasion of Afghanistan in 1985. After graduating from American High School and Chabot College\, he majored in history at San Francisco State University. He grew up in a household with a deep love and reverence for poetry. Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi spends his free time reading\, studying\, and lecturing on many topics\, including Rumi and a vast collection of Farsi poetry\, spirituality\, and self-development. He currently lives with his wife and two children in Dublin\, California. Learn more \nDr. Ali Ataie is a scholar of biblical hermeneutics with field specialties in Sacred Languages\, Comparative Theology\, and Comparative Literature. At Zaytuna College\, Dr. Ataie has taught Arabic\, Creedal Theology\, Comparative Theology\, Sciences of the Quran\, Introduction to the Qur’an\, and Seminal Ancient Texts. He received his BS in accounting from Cal Poly State University in 2000. In 2011\, he received his MA in Biblical Studies from the Pacific School of Religion\, and in 2016\, his PhD in Cultural and Historical Studies in Religion from the Graduate Theological Union. Dr. Ataie is a native Persian speaker. He can read and write Arabic\, Hebrew\, and Greek. Dr. Ataie joined the Zaytuna College faculty in 2012. Learn more \nImam Yasir Khan was born and raised in Sacramento\, CA\, where he began memorizing the Quran in 2004 and completed his Hifdh in 2008. He pursued advanced Islamic Studies at the Islamic University of Darul Uloom Zakariyya in South Africa\, where he earned certifications (Ijazah) in various Islamic sciences\, including Tafsir (Quranic Exegesis)\, Hadith (Prophetic Traditions)\, Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence)\, Usul al-Fiqh (Principles of Jurisprudence)\, Aqeedah (Islamic Theology)\, and Qira’at (Science of Quranic Recitation). Learn more
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/pre-ramadan-conference-miftaah/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Miftaah Institute":MAILTO:admin@miftaah.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250202T061500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250202T071500
DTSTAMP:20260503T172405
CREATED:20250122T183318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T183320Z
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SUMMARY:#TeamFajr Monthly Sunday Breakfast & Qur'an Khatam
DESCRIPTION:“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 (6:15 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 This program is also streamed virtually at https://mcceastbay.org/live. 2025 Sunday Monthly Khatam with Qari Amar Bellaha: \n\n– January 5\, 2025\n– February 2\, 2025\n– No TeamFajr in Ramadan\n– April 6\, 2025\n– May 4\, 2025\n– June 1\, 2025\n– July 6\, 2025\n– August 3\, 2025\n– September 7\, 2025\n– October 5\, 2025\n– November 2\, 2025\n– December 7\, 2025\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 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-teamfajr-2025-2/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250202T135000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250202T145000
DTSTAMP:20260503T172405
CREATED:20250120T232509Z
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SUMMARY:MCC 3.0 Construction Plan Update & Townhall
DESCRIPTION:In the 14 years since occupying its present facility\, MCC has experienced fantastic community growth\, Alhamdulliah. \n\n\n\nJoin us on Sunday afternoon with the Board of Trustees and Construction Committee to get an update on the construction planned inside and outside the facility for 2025. \n\n\n\n1:50 p.m. (right after Zuhr ends at 1:30 p.m.) to 2:50 p.m. | Sunday\, Feb. 2 | MCC Conference Room | Join us in person or watch at mcceastbay.org/live \n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n– More Muslim Community Center East Bay campaigns and updates: https://mcceastbay.org/appeals  – Support MCC East Bay: https://mcceastbay.org/operations  – Support MCC charity outreach: https://mcceastbay.org/zakat-fund \n\n\n\nThis town hall meeting is also your opportunity to review the vision of MCC and understand our short-term and long-term plans. This update includes the construction of the basketball court that our community voted for last year. \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/mcc-townhall-construction-update/
LOCATION:CA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250202T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250202T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T172405
CREATED:20250121T194955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T200010Z
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SUMMARY:San Francisco Bay Area Islamic School Open House
DESCRIPTION:Muslim parents in the Bay Area are increasingly turning to full-time Islamic schools or homeschooling as a haven for their children. As waitlists grow at these schools\, frustrated parents are unsure what to do next. \nJoin us as we hear from representatives of various Islamic schools in the Bay Area about what’s caused a growth in demand\, their offerings and the admission process\, and current growth opportunities for schools and parents\, as well as get your questions answered directly from homeschooling moms. \n\n\n\n3 p.m. to 5 p.m.  | Sunday\, February 2 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join in person or watch virtually at HTTP://mcceastbay.org/live \nWe will break for Asr congregational prayer from 4:15 p.m. to 4:25 p.m. Attendees will visit with school representatives after the end of the presentation (5 p.m. to 5:40 p.m. (Maghrib)). \nParticipating schools presentation decks: \n– Nuh’s Ark in San Ramon: https://mcceastbay.org/nuh-deck– Peace Terrace Academy in Fremont: https://mcceastbay.org/pta-deck– Al Judiy Academy in Walnut Creek: https://mcceastbay.org/judiy-deck– Averroes High School in Fremont: https://mcceastbay.org/averroes-deck– Granada Islamic School in Santa Clara: https://mcceastbay.org/granada-deck– Northstar School in Hayward: http://mcceastbay.org/northstar-deck– Zaytech Academy in Mt. House: https://mcceastbay.org/zaytech-deck– ILM Tree Homeschooling Co-operative in Lafayette: https://mcceastbay.org/ilm-deck \nConfirmed Schools: \n\n– Averroes High School in Fremont (deck & video from ’23 Open House)\n– Granada Islamic School in Santa Clara (deck & video from ’23 Open House)\n– Northstar School in Hayward (deck & video from ’23 Open House)\n– Zaytech Academy in Mt. House (deck & video from ’23 Open House)\n– Peace Terrace Academy in Fremont (deck & video from ’23 Open House)\n– Nuh’s Ark in San Ramon (deck & video from ’23 Open House)\n– Ilm Academy in Fremont (deck from ’23 Open House)\n\n\n\n\nInvited Schools: \n\n– San Francisco Islamic School in San Francisco (deck & video from ’23 Open House)\n– Al Judiy Academy in Walnut Creek (deck & video from ’23 Open House)\n– RISE Academy (San Jose) \n\nSchools Unable to Make This Open House: \n\n– ILM Tree Homeschooling Co-operative in Lafayette (deck & video from ’23 Open House)\n– Silicon Valley Academy (SVA) in Sunnyvale (deck from ’23 Open House)\n– Hikmah School in Brentwood (deck & video from ’23 Open House)\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\nWe will break for Asr congregational prayer from 4:15 p.m. to 4:25 p.m. Attendees will visit with school representatives after the end of the presentation (5 p.m. to 5:40 p.m. (Maghrib)). \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/islamic-school-open-house/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250204T110000
DTSTAMP:20260503T172405
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SUMMARY:Weekly Zumba Classes for Women & Girls | Reham Sedky
DESCRIPTION:For Women & Girls Ages 12+: Join us for weekly Zumba – a fun\, stress-relieving way to stay active\, boost your energy\, and connect with other sisters. Zumba offers incredible benefits\, such as improved physical health\, mental well-being\, and the chance to make fitness an enjoyable part of your routine lifestyle. \nThis class is designed for women and girls aged 12 and up. It’s open to everyone\, and no experience is needed.  \nPlease note this class is not recommended for anyone with back or knee issues. \nWeekly on Tuesdays with a break in Ramadan | 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Conference Room (private space) | $15/session | Register at mcceastbay.org/zumba \nClasses will be canceled if fewer than five people register. \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any activity held in the community center. To request a financial waiver\, please complete our financial waiver request: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/scholarship\n\nAbout the Instructor: \nMy name is Reham Sedky\, and I’m excited to introduce myself as a certified Zumba instructor from the Mountain House Muslim community. Because I love my community\, I wanted to bring something positive to encourage women to focus on their health and well-being. I noticed many sisters cannot participate in gyms or sports due to privacy concerns or lack of time. This inspired me to become a professional Zumba instructor to offer something new and beneficial. Alhamdulilah\, through our Muslim community\, I was able to provide this class in a private and comfortable environment that meets our needs. \nPlease join me\, and let’s move\, laugh\, and grow stronger together\, Insha’Allah! \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/weekly-zumba/2025-02-04/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250205T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T172406
CREATED:20250122T051446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T053448Z
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SUMMARY:Private Event - CR
DESCRIPTION:Conference Room
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/private-event-cr/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250207T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250207T145000
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SUMMARY:Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
DESCRIPTION:12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m\n\nShaykh Talal Ahdab delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.\n\n– Shaykh Talal Ahdab delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.\n\n–  Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n\n\n\n2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. \n\n– Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Please attend at 12:30 or 2:30 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier second-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.\, Pleasanton. Rosewood is just a four-minute drive from MCC.Please note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. Please come to the second or fourth Jumuah to ease up parking congestion or (better yet) attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer at 11:40 p.m. at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood \n\n\n\n\n– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n– More Shaykh Talal: mcceastbay.org/talal\n– More Ustadh Omar: mcceastbay.org/omar\n\n\n\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. \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\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday\, Feb. 7\, 2025: \n\n\n\n\n12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m\n\nShaykh Talal Ahdab delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.\n\n– Shaykh Talal Ahdab delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.\n\n–  Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n\n\n\n2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. \n\n– Ustadh Omar Naisan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*Please attend at 12:30 or 2:30 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier second-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.\, Pleasanton. Rosewood is just a four-minute drive from MCC.Please note that the former HP lot (now Pleasanton School District) is no longer available to our congregation. Please come to the second or fourth Jumuah to ease up parking congestion or (better yet) attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer at 11:40 p.m. at Rosewood Conference Center: https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood \n\n\n\n\n– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n– More Shaykh Talal: mcceastbay.org/talal\n– More Ustadh Omar: mcceastbay.org/omar\n\n\n\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. \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\n\n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/weekly-jumuah-services-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:20250207T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T172406
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SUMMARY:Connect For Purpose Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
DESCRIPTION:Connect For Purpose is a nonprofit that connects Muslim talent and subject matter experts with impactful projects. Visit their table this Friday to learn more about their cause.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/connect-for-purpose-tables-mcc-jumuahs/
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:20250207T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T172406
CREATED:20250115T173949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T173949Z
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SUMMARY:Humanity-Increased Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
DESCRIPTION:Humanity-Increased a non-profit responding to the humanitarian crisis in Sudan by providing life-saving food and emergency relief. Please visit their table this Friday to support their cause.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/humanity-increased-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:20250207T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260503T172406
CREATED:20250204T214151Z
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SUMMARY:Marhaba Convert Care Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
DESCRIPTION:Marhaba\, a convert care and community building organization has launched a new initiative called Together to the Masjid. They are recruiting volunteers to accompany individuals who would like to attend Jummah prayer or an event but don’t want to do so alone. Members of the Marhaba team will be tabling to collect in-person sign-ups. If you’d like to be a companion\, please sign up using this form.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/marhaba-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:20250207T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250207T151500
DTSTAMP:20260503T172406
CREATED:20250105T054617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T223143Z
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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 3:15 p.m.) on Friday\, February 7. \nThe collection truck staff will give you a tax-deductible receipt. A $10 donation is necessary per bag to help cover the container shipping cost to send to your needy Muslim sisters and brothers overseas. \nPlease be considerate of your donation and give dignity to the families receiving your generous contributions by donating quality used items that are washed and folded. \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-collection-drive-jumuah/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charity & Community Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T172406
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SUMMARY:The History and Heritage of Arabic Calligraphy | Master Calligrapher Khalid Casado
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an enlightening evening as we delve into an introduction to Islamic calligraphy art by a classically trained calligrapher (hattat) whose works of art are created through a unique combination of inspiration\, meditation\, and rigorous discipline. \nMaster Calligrapher Khalid Casado will also lead a full-day workshop on Saturday\, February 8. \n7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Friday\, Feb. 7 | MCC Prayer Hall | Free | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live  \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org  \nPlease also join us for one of the limited spots at a full-day workshop the following day: https://mcceastbay.org/event/calligraphy-workshop \nAbout the Speaker\n \nPablo Casado\, also known as Khalid\, was born in Madrid\, Spain\, where he has lived and developed personally and academically.  \nAlthough he always felt a unique attraction towards the shapes of Arabic calligraphy\, it was not until 2008 that he connected with the reed pen for the first time at a brief introductory course to nesih calligraphy. Only a few days of practicing this art were enough to awaken a deep interest in him\, and he soon felt the need to receive further instruction from an absolute master who could transmit this ancient knowledge. He then met Nuria García Masip\, the renowned calligrapher based in Paris and featured in Beauty in Solitude Part 3. Guided by her\, he traveled to Istanbul for the first time in 2009 and became acquainted with her masters. This is how he started writing his first lessons with her help and with the master calligrapher (hattat) Davut Bektas\, and always under the supervision of the master Hassan Çelebi. Two years later\, he began lessons with the master hattat Ferhat Kurlu\, who\, together with Nuria García\, became one of his strongest influences. \nIn 2014\, and after having devoted himself entirely to learning this art\, he received his icazet or calligraphy diploma in sülüs and nesih styles in IRCICA (Research Center for Islamic History Art and Culture)\, signed by the masters Hassan Çelebi\, Ferhat Kurlu\, and Nuria García. \nCurrently\, he continues to travel regularly to Istanbul and spend extended periods there in order not to lose contact with his masters and to continue learning and refining his work. \nTo view his work\, you can visit www.instagram.com/sacredlinesart or www.sacred-lines.com
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/calligraphy-primer/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities,Family Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T172406
CREATED:20241219T203927Z
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SUMMARY:Traditional Islamic Calligraphy Workshop With Master Calligrapher Khalid Casado
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a mesmerizing journey into the world of Islamic calligraphy as MCC East Bay hosts: “Sacred Lines: An Introduction to Islamic Calligraphy.” Led by Master Calligrapher Khalid Casado\, this one-day workshop will introduce you to the rich heritage of Islamic calligraphy\, the traditional tools and methods of the art\, and the fundamentals of writing this elegant script.  \nThis class offers a unique opportunity to deepen your appreciation and practice of Islamic calligraphy and is open to all skill levels\, beginners included. Under Ustadh Khalid’s guidance\, students will have ample time to practice writing Islamic calligraphy using traditional writing materials. \nAll materials will be provided\, and registrants will receive a calligraphy starter kit to take home. \nThis full-day workshop will include several hours of practical writing instruction and touch on some elements described during a free Friday evening preceding this workshop. \n10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Lunch/Zuhr break from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.) | Saturday\, February 8 | Limited to 30 spots | $80/person | Conference Room | Registration link mcceastbay.org/sacred-lines \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attaining spiritual knowledge within the four walls of the MCC. To request a waiver or decrease in the fee\, please see HTTP://mcceastbay.org/scholarship \nThis workshop will not be recorded or live-streamed. \nPlease also join a free talk with Sidi Khalid on Friday evening: https://mcceastbay.org/event/calligraphy-primer \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nAbout the Instructor:  \nKhalid Pablo Casado was born and raised in Madrid\, Spain. He studied traditional Arabic calligraphy from 2007 to 2014 in Istanbul under the guidance of some of the greatest masters of our time\, including Nuria Garcia\, Ferhat Kurlu\, and Hasan Celebi. He received his calligraphy ijaza in 2014 and has gone on to continue the silsila (lineage) by teaching his students\, creating calligraphy artwork\, and participating in exhibitions around the world. \nMaster Calligrapher Khalid Casado is a highly accomplished calligrapher and has studied under some of the greatest masters of our time. Learn more att www.instagram.com/sacredlinesart or www.sacred-lines.com
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/calligraphy-workshop/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250209T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250209T110000
DTSTAMP:20260503T172406
CREATED:20250130T050138Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Sisterhood Hike | Sisters in the Outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 7 a.m. on Sunday\, Feb. 9\, for a hike at Brushy Peak Regional Preserve 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. 9\, 2025\n– Time: 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. – Please arrive a little early to park and find the group. The group can wait till 7:10 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 from MCC is available for this hike. Carpool encouraged others on this hike.\n– Parking: Free\, recommend carpool.\n– Location: Laughlin Ranch Staging Area Parking Lot\n– Trail: Laughlin Ranch\, Tamcan\, Brushy Peak\, West Side Loop Trails\n– Distance: 5.0 miles\n– Difficulty: Moderate\n– Misc: Wear hiking shoes if possible. There will be a small water crossing\, and your shoes might get wet. 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. 8\, 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 \nTentative dates for Monthly Sisterhood Hike in 2025: \n\n\nFeb 9th\n\n\nMarch 1st – Ramadhan begins – Hike is TBD as of now.\n\n\nApril 5th\n\n\nMay 3rd\n\n\nAbout this trail: \nEnjoy this 5.0-mile loop trail near Livermore\, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route\, it takes an average of 2 h 23 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking\, horseback riding\, and mountain biking\, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are January through May. \nTrail Highlights: This challenge takes you near the very top of Brushy Peak and contains some fairly steep sections to enjoy along the way. The trails start with a grassy and relatively smooth incline. It then begins to pass through outcroppings of sandstone that add texture to the landscape\, and possible tripping hazards along the trail! When you reach the top of the climb\, you are rewarded with views of the rolling hills and ranchlands that surround the park. As temperatures heat up in the summer\, this trail is best when the grass – es are green during or just after the wet season. \nTrail Directions: From Laughlin Ranch Staging Area\, walk past the restrooms and information panel\, then slightly right to reach the Laughlin Ranch Loop Trail – head. After walking through the first gate\, turn left to follow Laughlin Ranch Loop Trail\, which merges Left into the Tamcan Trail. Follow for 1.11 miles\, until you reach the junction with Brushy Peak Loop Trail. Turn right onto the trail and continue for another 2.5 miles. Once you reach the junction with West Side Loop Trail\, turn left and continue for 0.93 miles\, to complete the loop. Make sure to keep right around the cattle pond\, as there are many branching\, small trails. Safely cross Laughlin Road to re-enter Laughlin Ranch Staging Area to finish your hike. \nPark Features: This parkland provides a pleasant get – away with active wildlife on the ground and in the sky. Brushy Peak is a 1\,702-foot landmark at the juncture of the San Francisco Bay Area\, the California Delta\, and the Central Valley. Many animals live in these hills and oak groves\, including meadowlarks\, coyotes\, rabbits\, and several species of hawks and reptiles.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-sisterhood-hike-7/
LOCATION:Brushy Peak Regional Preserve\, Livermore\, California\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women's Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250209T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250209T153000
DTSTAMP:20260503T172406
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SUMMARY:Fiqh of Zakat: All Things Zakat: From Stocks to Livestock | Imam Tahir Anwar
DESCRIPTION:Ramadan rapidly approaches\, which enjoins the directives to fast and to give zakat. Join us for this pre-Ramadan Charitable Planning Workshop on all things Zakat: stocks to livestock\, principles to rules. \n2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Sunday\, February 9 | MCC Conference Room | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nAbout the Speaker\nImam Tahir Anwar is an American Muslim scholar and preacher. Born in London\, England\, he has lived in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1983. \nAfter completing his religious studies\, Imam Tahir has served the Bay Area Muslim community since 2000. He also teaches Islamic Law at the renowned Zaytuna College\, America’s first Muslim liberal arts college in Berkeley\, California. \nIn addition\, he is the founding board member of Averroes High School\, the Bay Area’s first Muslim high school. He is currently the chairman of the board of NISA\, North-American Islamic Shelter for the Abused\, an organization that works towards alleviating issues related to domestic violence. \nHe has a passion for community service. He served on the Human Rights Commission for the City of San Jose for over 5 years and on the Human Relations Commission for the County of Santa Clara for one year. He also leads a group for Hajj each year. Learn more about him at imamtahir.com \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/fiqh-of-zakat/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Lectures & Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T172406
CREATED:20241229T012609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T201459Z
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SUMMARY:Artificial Intelligence & Islam: Prospects & Pathways
DESCRIPTION:MCC is starting a new initiative to educate the Muslim community about the importance and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Please join our first AI workshop\, including presentations\, AI demos\, panel discussions\, and Q&A. \nSunday\, Feb. 9 | 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Join in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \nRSVP for in-person attendance at mcceastbay.org/ai \nLate in 2025\, we plan an insightful conference that delves into the intersection of artificial intelligence and Islamic principles as we go forward. This new initiative is your chance to engage with leading scholars\, technologists\, and community leaders as they explore the ethical dimensions of AI through the lens of Islamic teachings. \nWhy Attend? \n\nGain insights on how AI can align with Islamic ethics.\nExplore business and productivity opportunities in the AI landscape.\nDiscuss the impact of AI on education\, legal ethics\, and societal values.\n\nProgram Highlights: \n\nEngaging in presentations on AI’s opportunities and challenges.\nPanel discussions on AI’s role in society and the future.\nInteractive Q&A sessions with thought leaders.\nNetworking opportunities with professionals and scholars.\n\nQuestions? zxaheer@gmail.com 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/panel-on-ai/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250213T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T172406
CREATED:20250213T182642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T202941Z
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SUMMARY:Proclamation For The Start of Ramadan '25 | Dublin City Council
DESCRIPTION:Join our elected officials as the City of Dublin official proclaims and recognizes the month of Ramadan\, which starts on Friday\, February 28 (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. | Dublin City Council Chambers\, 100 Civic Plaza Dublin\, CA 94568 \nOur gratitude goes to the fantastic team behind the Dublin Muslim Cultural Society\, which 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
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