Join us for an inspiring evening that combines expert insights, student stories, live demos, and interactive discussions to deepen your understanding and engagement with Artificial Intelligence (AI). Whether you’re a beginner curious about AI, a developer, or serious about immersing yourself in the topic, this talk welcomes everyone. Sunday, Sept. 28 | 7 p.m. to 8:45 pm (Maghrib to Isha) | MCC Conference Room | Join us in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live We will learn: Decode the Transformer:          Watch a clear, engaging walkthrough of the Transformer architecture, the powerhouse behind modern AI models, explained by […]

Meet the first hijabi to beat President Barack Obama in a pickup basketball game. Join us for an empowering evening with trailblazing athlete and activist Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir (the first Muslim woman to play NCAA basketball in a hijab), where young girls will be inspired by her powerful story to embrace their identities, pursue their passions, and break barriers in sports and beyond.  Bilqis will share her inspiring journey as a former Division I basketball player, record-breaking high school athlete, and founder of the Muslim Girls Hoop Too movement. Friday, Oct. 3 | 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | MCC Prayer […]

Amongst the pearls of the Qur’an are those verses which carry profound spiritual importance in addition to their external practical meaning. In this session, Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui will reflect on several Qur’anic verses, exploring how they play a crucial role in our understanding of the process of self-purification and the development of good character. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Saturday, October 4, 2025 | MCC Conference Room | Join us in person or virtually at mcceastbay.org/live Questions? events@mcceastbay.org Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui Originally from Algeria, Shaykh Mokhtar is thoroughly versed in the Islamic sciences and holds a doctorate in physics […]