BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MCC East Bay - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:MCC East Bay X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mcceastbay.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MCC East Bay REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T133000 DTSTAMP:20260404T160223 CREATED:20260216T114646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T204023Z UID:10024826-1772884800-1772890200@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Performing Umrah: A Step-by-Step Rituals Workshop | Ustadh Ibrahim Qureshi DESCRIPTION:Join Ustadh Ibrahim Qureshi for a step-by-step workshop covering preparation for the Umrah journey\, fiqh\, rights & responsibilities\, visiting the Prophet ﷺ\, and more spiritual aspects. \nWe will set our intention to have sincerity\, manners (adab)\, patience\, and gratitude. This open session also covers the logistics of Umrah and is most beneficial for people planning to perform Umrah soon. Open to all! \n12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. PST | Saturday\, March 7\, 2026 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join us in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nCo-sponsored by the Foundation for Islamic Scholarship and Teaching (FIST) and MCC East Bay. \nFIST\, with community support\, has sponsored dozens of deserving trips for community members wishing to perform Umrah. Founded in 2016\, the Foundation for Islamic Scholarship and Teaching (FIST) is a private\, nonprofit corporation that provides financial support and assistance to scholars and students of classical Islam. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \no   – To nominate a community hero in the San Francisco Bay Area for 2026 HTTPS://mcceastbay.org/community-hero \no   – More Ustadh Ibrahim: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/ibrahim \no   – More Hajj & Umrah talks: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/hajj \nUmrah for the Unrecognized \nIn our Heroes for Umrah/Hajj program\, we recognize and support the unsung heroes and long-standing volunteers of our local communities who have not been to Umrah or Hajj\, lack the financial means to visit the blessed cities of Mecca and Medina\, and accompany them with notable scholars who teach them before and during their travels. Upon return\, these heroes share reflections for the wider community. \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 \n– To sponsor Umrah trips\, send donations via Zelle to donate@islamicscholarship.org.  Sadaqa only; tax deduction receipt available \n– To feed the poor in Madinah\, send donations via Zelle to miskinmedina@gmail.com; Sadaq or Zakaat; no tax deduction receipt URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/fist-workshop/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Umrah-Workshop-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T143000 DTSTAMP:20260404T160223 CREATED:20260108T215550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T220751Z UID:10024693-1772886600-1772893800@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Ramadan Arts and Crafts Program 2026 | Khala Emira Mustafa DESCRIPTION:For children Ages 4 to 12: Join Sister Emira Mustafa for fun-filled\, creative Saturday afternoons during the blessed month of Ramadan. \nCreate lasting memories with your kids as we craft meaningful keepsakes using high-quality materials\, insha’Allah. \nSaturdays\, Feb. 21\, Feb. 28\, & March 7 | 12:30 p.m. (After Dhur) to 2:30 p.m. | Ages 4 to 12 | MCC Lobby (outside the Prayer Hall) | $40 per session or $120 for all three activities + a bonus activity | Register at mcceastbay.org/ramadan-kids \nYou can register for three in-person individual weeks & 1 take-home activity or sign up for the full program! Check out the exciting lineup below: \nWeek 1: Flower Pounding Ramadan Canvas Bags\nUsing the flower hammering technique\, we will gently transfer the natural colors and shapes of flowers and leaves mentioned in the Qur’an onto our canvas bags. Each plant reminds us of Allah’s signs in creation. Afterward\, you will personalize your bag with painted stencils to add a Ramadan message or name. Making something beautiful\, meaningful\, and uniquely yours to carry throughout this blessed month. \nWeek 2: Wooden Masjid Puzzle\nWooden Masjid Puzzle Art is a hands-on activity where participants decorate individual wooden puzzle pieces that come together to make a unique masjid. The pieces can be mixed and interchanged to create unique and beautiful designs\, reminding us that many different parts come together to form one community. \nWeek 3: Yarn Art\nYarn Painting is a hands-on art activity inspired by the traditional art of the Huichol people of Mexico. Yarn is pressed onto a sticky surface to create colorful\, textured designs. After drawing a simple outline or following the provided stencils\, yarn is placed along the lines or swirled freely to form vibrant\, tactile pictures that the kids will be able to frame for a memorable keepsake. \nWeek 4: DIY Eid Stickers\nDIY Eid Stickers is a creative activity where participants color pre-provided Eid-inspired images or design their own stickers. These stickers can be used to decorate Eid cards\, gifts\, or keepsakes\, adding a personal and joyful touch to Eid celebrations. \nFor those unable to attend in person\, we offer take-home craft kits for all four weeks. Pickup can be scheduled in advance. \nNote: No refunds are allowed due to the prior purchase of materials specific to each program. However\, you can transfer or gift your spot to someone else.\n \nImportant Notes: \n\nThese are parent-and-me activities—parents must stay and supervise their children throughout the event.\nOnly registered children will receive materials for the crafts.\nEach session is capped at 75 children\, so register early before we fill up! A second session may be added pending registration needs.\nRefunds are not available\, but you may transfer your spot or pick up the week’s materials by the end of the session.\nPrices will increase after January 17th once full.\n\nLet’s make this Ramadan memorable for our little ones! 🌟 \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never prevent a person from attaining spiritual or practical knowledge from any event or class held within the community center. To request a financial waiver\, message scholarship@mcceastbay.org \nAbout the Facilitator: \nSister Emira Mustafa is the founder of Craft E Muslims\, a business with a mission to creatively connect the heart and mind through fun\, innovative methods. \nShe has published two workbooks available on Amazon titled “Islamic Themed Fall Festival Activity Kit” and “Practically Preparing for Ramadan.” Her Etsy page features many Islamic-themed crafting kits sure to inspire a love of learning within our community. \nHere is one of her crafting videos on how to make a Rustic Eid Twinkle Light Banner: https://youtu.be/J8xIJOTy5dM \n\n\n– More Sr. Emira: http://mcceastbay.org/emira \n\n\n– More sessions for young Muslim children: http://mcceastbay.org/children \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 \nhttps://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/WhatsApp-Video-2026-02-26-at-1.53.57-PM.mp4 URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/ramadan-arts-and-crafts/2026-03-07/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Young Children ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Updated-Ramadan-Craft-26.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T163000 DTSTAMP:20260404T160223 CREATED:20260305T234901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T234901Z UID:10024860-1772890200-1772901000@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Private Event DESCRIPTION:MCC Conference Room URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/private-event-sa-2/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/private-event-masjid.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T164500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T164500 DTSTAMP:20260404T160223 CREATED:20260215T181439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T070824Z UID:10024823-1772901900-1772901900@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Iftar for New Muslims | MCC Convert Care Team DESCRIPTION:For our convert sisters and brothers in the Bay Area only\, whether this is your first Ramadan or fiftieth\, join us for a memorable Iftar just for you. Bring your family & close friends as we celebrate this blessed month of Ramadan together. Helena Madera-Silmi is our special guest speaker this year. \n4:45 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Saturday\, March 7\, 2026 | Free; rsvp required | MCC Conference Room (talk with Helena Madera-Silmi) & MCC Banquet Hall (Post-Maghrib Iftar) | RSVP at https://mcceastbay.org/convert-iftar \nProgram \n\n– 4:45 p.m. – Asr prayers (Prayer Hall)\n– 5 p.m. – Talk with Helena Madera-Silmi (Conference Room)\n– 6 p.m. – Enter Banquet Hall for water and dates to break fast (Banquet Hall)\n– 6:11 p.m. – Maghrib Prayer (Prayer Hall)\n– 6:20 p.m. – Iftar dinner meal (Banquet Hall)\n– 8 p.m. – Isha/Taraweeh prayers (Prayer Hall)\n\nQuestions? mentorship@mcceastbay.org \n\n– How MCC supports reverts: https://mcceastbay.org/convert-care\n– Recordings of educational talks for reverts playlist: https://mcceastbay.org/after-shahada\n– Shahadah moments at the MCC: https://mcceastbay.org/shahada\n– More From Sister Helena Madera-Silmi: http://mcceastbay.org/helena\n\nLearn more about how the MCC supports new(er) brothers & sisters in faith in the Bay Area here and watch past recordings of talks here. \nAbout the speaker \nSr. Helena Madera-Silmi is a Latina revert of 27 years and a dedicated non-profit leader with over a decade of experience in the charitable sector. A passionate philanthropist\, she has collaborated with respected institutions\, including the Cleveland Clinic Foundation\, the Cleveland Municipal School District\, and Al-Misbaah\, to support emergency assistance\, education\, and community development initiatives.   \nHer commitment to community service extends across local and state platforms. She serves on the California State Advisory Council\, contributes to the Elk Grove Measure E Committee\, and is a Past President of the Rotary Club\, where she championed service-driven leadership. \nSr. Helena currently serves as Chief Operating Officer of The Sunnah Initiative\, a Florida-based organization focused on education\, dawah\, and community service. Through her leadership\, she continues to advance sustainable programs that uplift and empower diverse communities. URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/new-muslims-iftar-2/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:New Muslims ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/New-Muslim-Iftar.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T160223 CREATED:20260216T200209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T015320Z UID:10024845-1772913600-1772920800@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Weekly Taraweeh Crafts (Grades 3 to 5) DESCRIPTION:For Children in Grades 3-5: On the first three Fridays & Saturdays in Ramadan\, we will have a crafts session during Taraweeh prayers where the children will create beautiful Ramadan crafts\, play games\, & listen to stories. \nFridays & Saturdays\, 2/20\, 2/21\, 2/27\, 2/28\, 3/6\, & 3/7 | 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. | Kindergarten Area & Pre-K Rooms | $5/session | RSVP required at mcceastbay.org/taraweeh-crafts \nFor pre-K to Grade 2 children (ages 2 to 8)\, please use babysitting: mcceastbay.org/babysitting \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any event held at MCC. For a code\, please message scholarship@mcceastbay.org. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/taraweeh-crafts/2026-03-07/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Young Children ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/weekly-taraweeh-crafts-4.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260308T050000 DTSTAMP:20260404T160223 CREATED:20260216T214239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T053419Z UID:10024835-1772920800-1772946000@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Teen Girls Qiyam | SRVIC & MCC Youth Committee DESCRIPTION:For Teenage Girls (grades 8-12): After the nightly Taraweeh ends on Saturday night (~10 p.m.)\, join us for a night of Qiyam led by Youth Coordinator Uroosa Shah and MCC Youth Committee to connect with Allah (swt) and gain the blessings of this blessed month. \nSaturday\, March 7 to Sunday\, March 8 | After Taraweeh prayers end (~10 p.m.) until Suhoor (5 a.m.) | MCC Conference Room | $30/person; capped at 70 | Register at mcceastbay.org/girls-qiyam \nSuhoor will be provided. \nThis event is in collaboration with the SRVIC Youth Committee. \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending any event held at MCC. For a code\, please message scholarship@mcceastbay.org. \nAbout the Facilitator \nUroosa Shah has served the Muslim community for several years\, beginning in her hometown at the Islamic Association of Long Island\, where she taught Islamic studies\, coordinated youth programs\, and served on the education board. Her primary focus was on guiding teens to build lasting bonds with peers in the Muslim community and on providing welcoming spaces that nurture faith and belonging. \nNow in the Bay Area\, Uroosa continues this work through her role at MCC\, focusing on youth engagement and community building. She is currently pursuing her ʿĀlimah studies to deepen her Islamic knowledge and better serve the community. Uroosa also holds a Master of Science with a concentration in Environmental Health & Safety. She continues to advance her professional career while serving in her religious role. Uroosa is passionate about empowering the next generation in their spiritual and personal growth. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/teen-girls-qiyam/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Teen ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/teen-girls-qiyam-1-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260308T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260308T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T160223 CREATED:20260211T184454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T170816Z UID:10024803-1772967600-1772971200@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Weekly Ramadan Women's Dhikr Circle | Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi DESCRIPTION:Join Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi every Sunday in Ramadan (except the last one) for weekly in-person women-only dhikr circles filled with recitation\, reflection\, and Salawat. \n\n\n\nThis Sisters Healing & Du’ah Circle supports sisters experiencing grief/loss\, marital challenges\, parenting challenges\, health challenges\, caring for elderly parents/loved ones\, isolation\, etc. \n\n\n\n11 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Sundays\, 2/22\, 3/1\, & 3/8 | Conference Room | Free; no registration needed \n\n\n\n\n– More Ustadha Hosai: https://mcceastbay.org/hosai\n\n\n\n– ‘Purification of the Heart Series: (Women): https://mcceastbay.org/muslimah-purification\n\n\n\n– ‘Purification of the Heart Series: (Adults): https://mcceastbay.org/heart-purification\n\n\n\n– ‘Purification of the Heart Series (Teens): https://mcceastbay.org/purification\n\n\n\n– ‘Agenda to Change our Condition’ Series: https://mcceastbay.org/agenda\n\n\n\n– ‘Modern Muslim Parenting’ Series: https://mcceastbay.org/islamic-parenting\n\n\n\n\nSchedule \n\n\n\n\n– Welcome\n\n\n\n– Recitation of Ratib al-Shahr wird\n\n\n\n– Recitation of Surah Yasin\n\n\n\n– Dhikr\n\n\n\n– Salawat\n\n\n\n– Short reflection (khatira)\n\n\n\n\nAbout Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi: Hosai 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\, and self-development\, interfaith bridge-building\, spirituality\, etc. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/womens-dhikr-circle/2026-03-08/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Women's Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Weekly-Ramadan-Women-Dhikr-Circle.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260308T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260308T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T160223 CREATED:20260224T160117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T152246Z UID:10024851-1772992800-1773000000@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Multi-Faith Iftar: United in Faith\, Rooted in Understanding | Kashef Qaadri DESCRIPTION:*MCC Congregation*: Space is limited. Please only RSVP if you are attending with a friend\, neighbor\, or coworker of another faith.* \nPlease join us this Sunday evening for an Iftar dinner experience as we observe the holy month of Ramadan and help create a better society by learning about one another. Before dinner\, we will be joined by Dublin Councilmember Kashef Qaadri\, who will share reflections on our theme\, “United in Faith\, Rooted in Understanding\,” and discuss ways to strengthen our community bonds. \n6 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Sunday\, March 8\, 2026 | MCC East Bay | Register at mcceastbay.org/iftar-rsvp \nMCC congregation members: Space is limited at this interfaith Iftar. Please attend ONLY if they accompany a friend\, co-worker\, or neighbor of another faith or of no faith. \nIftar means ‘fast-breaking\,’ and it is an integral part of the Muslim community’s life during the sacred month of Ramadan. Muslims break their daily Ramadan fast with a community dinner called an “iftar.” \nPlease RSVP your attendance so we can ensure we have enough food. \nInterfaith Iftar Event Schedule \n\n– 6 p.m. – Arrival & Socializing\n– 6:15 p.m. – “United in Faith\, Rooted in Understanding” Program & Q&A with Dublin Councilmember Kashef Qaadri (Conference Room)\n– 7:12 p.m. – Call to Prayer and Breaking of Fast with dates and water (Banquet Hall)\n– 7:15 p.m. – Prayer at Sunset (Prayer Hall)\n– 7:25 p.m. – Iftar Dinner (Banquet Hall)\n\nThis is the eighth community Iftar in the Tri-Valley. \n\n– Here is the 2017: “What Ramadan Means to Me:” https://youtu.be/tiJgEJT-DM8\n– Here is the 2018 “Why Faith Matters” https://youtu.be/5J8rL9Hepog\n– Here is the 2019 “Loving Across the Difference”: https://youtu.be/JzK7JexOxLw\n– Here is the 2022: “Loving Across the Difference”: https://youtu.be/Hb8_0IUwCBU\n– Here is the 2023: “Moses in Islamic & Jewish Tradition”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DU_na-MYy9Y&t\n– Here is the 2024: “Food\, Faith & Fasting”: https://youtu.be/-b4qEhICLbA\n– Here is the 2025: Finding Faith Through Service to Our Community: https://youtu.be/zSnXoXB0cL4?\n\nRamadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar\, observed by Muslims worldwide as a sacred time of fasting\, prayer\, reflection\, and community. Iftar is the evening meal that breaks the daily fast at sunset. \nFor interfaith iftars\, Muslims and non-Muslims are invited to sit down to go beneath the headlines and understand what brings us strength and courage\, and the stories of real struggles\, fears\, hopes\, and dreams that have shaped who we are. \nFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \n• What is Ramadan? \nDuring Ramadan\, the ninth month of the Muslim calendar\, Muslims believe the first verses of the Qur’an (the Sacred book of Islam) were revealed to Prophet Muhammad – Peace Be Upon Him (PBUH). In essence\, from sunrise until sundown\, Muslims around the world focus on practicing abstinence in its entirety\, particularly by refraining from eating and drinking. Read more here. \n• What is an iftar? \nIftar is the meal eaten to break one’s fast during the holy month of Ramadan. \n• Why do Muslims fast during Ramadan? \nFasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam. Starting with the new moon\, Ramadan lasts 30 days or until the next new moon. During the hours of fasting\, Muslims are encouraged to read the Quran\, refrain from smoking\, sex\, ill-thinking\, and ill-doing. \n• What is Maghrib prayer? \nThe Maghrib prayer is prayed just after sunset\, the fourth of five obligatory daily prayers performed by practicing Muslims. \n• How does the iftar dinner work? \nIftar (literally\, “break-fast”) starts after the evening Maghrib prayer adhan\, or call for prayer. The prayer time for Maghrib varies by location and school of thought (Sunni or Shia). \n• What does halal mean? \nHalal means lawful or permitted in Arabic. When describing food\, it refers to the dietary standard prescribed in the Qur’an. \n• Does fasting mean that you’re also not drinking water? \nYes. Fasting during the daylight hours during Ramadan includes not drinking water. \nThe Holy Month of Ramadan \n“Iftar” is the fast-breaking meal observed each evening at sundown during the holy month of Ramadan. The Interfaith Iftar Dinner allows the whole community to join our Muslim friends for an evening meal as they break their Ramadan fast. \nRamadan in America \nRamadan is about renewing a Muslim’s commitment to God and undergoing a physical and spiritual training program to increase intimacy with his or her faith. \nThe reward for a successful Ramadan is no less than the forgiveness of all sins. Imagine starting with a new slate\, clean with God! So\, in addition to all the improvements Ramadan can make in one’s character and health\, we get to start over with a clean slate. (All our good deeds remain; only the bad deeds disappear). With all these benefits derived from the observance of this blessed month\, is it any wonder that Ramadan is the best time of the year for every Muslim? \nA surprising number of people of other faiths also observe the Ramadan fast here in North America. They recognize the disciplining effects of the fast and use their time to come closer to God. Every year\, Islamic centers receive calls from non-Muslims asking how the fast is performed and where they can get a month-long chart showing the start and end times of each day’s fast. Employers and schools are also beginning to make accommodations for the needs of their Muslim workers and students. \nBecause the month of Ramadan falls about a week earlier each year as the lunar calendar rotates backward through the solar calendar\, Muslims experience varying conditions during their fast. The fasting period is longer in the summer and shorter in the winter. \nThere are also occasions to fast throughout the rest of the year. The Prophet Muhammad’s habit was to fast twice weekly\, on Mondays and Thursdays. \nChildren in Ramadan \nChildren will be present during the prayers\, whether participating\, watching\, or\, for younger children\, imitating the movements of their elders. Their presence continues the tradition of the Prophet Muhammad\, who was very tender toward children. The Prophet sometimes carried one of his grandchildren on his shoulder while leading the prayer and was also known to shorten the prayer if he heard a baby cry. \nMore about Ramadan \nThere are no special preparations to begin the month of Ramadan. Some Muslims fast in anticipation of the month. Muslims understand that it is going to be a month of intense religious devotion and a time of self-denial: no food\, drink\, sex\, profanity\, fighting\, or lying allowed from first light to sundown. The main components of the month consist of two meals: one before sunrise and the other at sunset. \nOne particular night of Ramadan has special significance. It is the exact night the Qur’anic revelation was first revealed to Muhammad in 610 C.E. It is known as Laylat ul Qadr\, or the Night of Power. According to the Prophet Muhammad\, it falls on one of the odd-numbered nights in the last ten days of Ramadan. Many Muslims stay up all night seeking the Lord’s forgiveness and guidance. \nThank you for joining us. \nThe Iftar\, or “fast-breaking\,” is an integral part of the Muslim community’s life during the sacred month of Ramadan. Every day of the month\, at sunset\, Muslims gather in homes and mosques to break their fast together. This communal meal comes after a day of self-discipline in which Muslims abstain from food and drink and make an extra effort to avoid impatience and harsh words. After eating\, Muslims will spend the evening seeking the pleasure of God through contemplation and prayer. \nThe Islamic Greeting \nThe Islamic greeting frequently heard in the mosque is the Arabic phrase\, “as-salaam alaykum” (“peace be with you”). It is returned by saying\, “wa alaykum as-salaam (“and with you be peace”).” \nWhat is Ramadan? \nRamadan (pronounced rom-a-don) is the ninth month of the lunar calendar used by Muslims. This month is special because the Qur’an (the Islamic scripture) was first revealed in it. During Ramadan\, all healthy adult Muslims fast by abstaining from food and drink from dawn to sunset. They also strive to abstain from all evil speech and actions. It is recommended that each Muslim read the entire Qur’an during this month. \nWhen will the fast be broken? \nAt sunset\, the adhan (call to prayer) will be made. This call to prayer is always recited melodiously in Arabic. The adhan signals Muslims to break their fasts\, often done with the traditional three dates and water. Before sitting down to a meal\, Muslims stand together for the sunset prayer\, one of the five daily prayers Muslims must perform. \nThe Call to Prayer (translation) \n\nGod is Most Great\, God is Most Great\nGod is Most Great\, God is Most Great\nI bear witness that there is no god but (the One) God\nI bear witness that there is no god but (the One) God\nI bear witness that Muhammad is a Messenger of God\nI bear witness that Muhammad is a Messenger of God\nHasten to prayer\, Hasten to prayer\nHasten to success\, Hasten to success\nGod is Most Great\, God is most Great\nThere is no god but (the One) God\n\nThe Sunset Prayer \nAfter the call to prayer\, Muslims will hasten to the mats to line up for congregational prayer. They will form tight ranks\, symbolizing unity and equality within the Muslim community. Men and women form separate lines for the prayer to maintain modesty and concentration during the physical movements of standing\, bowing\, and prostration. Their separation does not indicate any relative superiority or inferiority. \nThe prayer begins as the Imam\, or prayer leader\, raises his hands with the words “Allahu Akbar (“God is the Most Great”).” From that moment\, worshippers are required to devote total concentration to the prayer as they follow the words and actions of the Imam. \nThe Imam first recites the opening chapter of the Qur’an (entitled al-fatiha) aloud\, then follows with more Qur’anic verses of his choosing. After the recitation\, worshippers bow and prostrate in unison\, silently glorifying God. \nWhen will the fast be broken? \nThe prayer ends as worshippers turn their faces to either side with the Arabic words “Peace be with you and the mercy of God.” Some of the congregation will then stand to leave\, while others will add their devotions. \nAl-Faitha (Translation) \nThe Qur’an’s opening chapter is akin to the “Lord’s Prayer.” \n\nIn the name of God\, the Compassionate\, the Merciful\nPraise be to God\, Lord of the Worlds\,\nThe Most Compassionate\, the Most Merciful\nRuler of the Day of Judgment\nOnly You do we worship\, Only You we ask for help\nShow us the straight path\nThe path of those whom You have favored\nNot that of those who earn Your anger nor those who go astray.\n\nThe Iftar \nAfter completing the sunset prayer\, Muslims join in a joyous and nutritious meal. Because Islam is a global religion\, many special Ramadan foods are enjoyed by different ethnic groups: soups\, salads\, rice dishes\, meats\, and sweets. \nDuring Ramadan\, Muslims begin their meals with “O God\, for you I fasted\, and in You I believe\, and with Your provision I broke my fast. After eating\, Muslims say “al-hamdu lillah (“Thanks be to God”).” \nThe Night Prayer \nThe final of the five daily prayers is said as night falls. Like the other four prayers\, it is preceded by the adhan and performed in congregation. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n \n \n\nInterfaith Iftar events during Ramadan are community gatherings where Muslims invite people of other faiths to share the sunset fast-breaking meal. These events foster understanding\, build trust\, and combat discrimination by bringing people together for dialogue\, prayer\, and food\, while emphasizing shared values such as hospitality and service.  \n\n\nKey Aspects of Interfaith Iftars (2026):\n\nPurpose: These gatherings aim to break down barriers\, reduce fear-driven narratives\, and create spaces where Muslims are centered and honored.\nSignificance: They foster community-building\, allowing participants to move past stereotypes by focusing on shared humanity.\nActivities: Events often include a communal\, often potluck-style\, breaking of the fast (usually with dates and water)\, followed by speakers discussing faith\, social justice\, or shared values.\nOrganizers: Events are frequently organized by interfaith councils\, mosques\, nonprofits\, and educational institutions (e.g.\,).\nExamples: Recent examples include Muslim-Jewish interfaith iftars focusing on shared rituals\, and community-based\, multi-faith gatherings to foster local peace. URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/interreligion-iftar-ramadan/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Interfaith & Community Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Interfaith-Iftar.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260308T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260308T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T160223 CREATED:20260216T161830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T212243Z UID:10024829-1772996400-1773000000@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:MCC '26 Daily Iftar - Week Four (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 the first two Saturdays and joins the community-wide Iftar on those days. \n\n\n\nThe daily Iftar space is in the Kindergarten room next to the kitchen. Map: https://mcceastbay.org/facility-map: \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. \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\n\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). \n\n\n\n– Ramadan timetable: https://mcceastbay.org/timetable \n\n\n\n\n– More about events and activities in Ramadan 2026 at mcceastbay.org/ramadan URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/daily-iftar-week-four/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Singles-Iftars-V2-start-on-219-.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260310T211500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T055600 DTSTAMP:20260404T160223 CREATED:20260219T000045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T221534Z UID:10024847-1773177300-1773208560@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Odd-Night Program & Suhoor DESCRIPTION:On every odd night in the blessed last ten nights of Ramadan\, join us after Taraweeh ends at about 11:15 p.m. in the MCC Prayer Hall for special Qur’an recitation\, zikr (devotional acts)\, Salat Tasbeeh\, time for individual worship\, advice\, nasheed\, and a free community Suhoor meal before Fajr prayer in congregation. \n\n\n\nThe blessed Laylat al-Qadr (27th night) is on Monday\, March 16. The Qur’an Khatam completion in Taraweeh begins at 9 p.m. on Wednesday\, March 18. \n\n\n\nQari Amar Bellaha and a special guest speaker facilitate the nightly odd-night program. No RSVP is needed to attend Qiyam. RSVP is required for Suhoor (please see below). \n\n\n\n\n– 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Tuesday\, March 10 (21st night) | Special Guest Speakers:  Sidi Mahdy Amine\n\n\n\n– 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Thursday\, March 12 (23rd night) | Special Guest Speaker: Ustadh Tariq Samady\n\n\n\n– 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Saturday\, March 14 (25th night) | Special Guest Speakers: Dr. Ali Ataie\n\n\n\n– 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Monday\, March 16 (27th night)* | Special Guest Speakers: Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi\n\n\n\n– 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Wednesday\, March 18 (29th night)** | *Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) **Qur’an Khatam Night During Taraweeh prayer at 9:15 p.m. \n\n\n\n\nSuhoor Meals: Groups in the MCC congregation are hosting the community Suhoors: \n\n\n\n– Tuesday\, March 10 (21st night): Senior Afghan sisters who pray at Taraweeh\n– Thursday\, March 12 (23rd night): Sisters and brothers of South Indian descent\n– Saturday\, March 14 (25th night): Sisters and brothers of Arab descent\n– Monday\, March 16 (27th night): Continental Suhoor\n– Wednesday\, March 18 (29th night):  Sisters and brothers of Pakistani descent\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us for a Suhoor meal (RSVP required) in the early mornings of: \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, March 10(RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-1)\n\n\n\nFriday\, March 12 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-2)\n\n\n\nSunday\, March 14 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-3)\n\n\n\nTuesday\, March 16 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-4)\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 18 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-5)\n\n\n\n\nTo help sponsor the cost of a Suhoor or Iftar meal at the MCC this Ramadan\, please visit https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-meals \n\n\n\nTo join the limited space for Itikaf at MCC in the last ten days\, please register at HTTP://mcceastbay.org/itikaf \n \n\n\n\n\n\nOdd Nights Program Schedule: \n\n\n\n Tuesday\, March 10: \n\n\n\n\n9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Taraweeh\n\n\n\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n\n\n\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Talk by Sidi Mahdy Amine\, & Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Prayer Hall)\n\n\n\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n\n\n\n3:15 a.m. to 4:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha\n\n\n\n4:15 a.m. to 5:56 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:56 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6:12 a.m. – Fajr\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 12: \n\n\n\n\n9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Taraweeh\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Talk by Ustadh Tariq Samady\, & Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Prayer Hall)\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n3:15 a.m. to 4:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha\n4:15 a.m. to 5:53 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:53 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6:09 a.m. – Fajr\n\n  Saturday\, March 14: \n\n\n\n\n9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Taraweeh\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Talk by Dr. Ali Ataie\, & Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Prayer Hall)\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n3:15 a.m. to 4:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha\n4:15 a.m. to 5:50 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:50 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6:06 a.m. – Fajr\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, March 16: \n\n\n\n\n9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Taraweeh\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Talk by Ustadh Feraidoon\, & Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Prayer Hall)\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n3:15 a.m. to 4:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha\n4:15 a.m. to 5:47 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:47 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6:03 a.m. – Fajr\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, March 18: \n\n\n\n\n9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Taraweeh\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Prayer Hall)\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n3:15 a.m. to 4:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha\n4:15 a.m. to 5:44 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:44 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6 a.m. – Fajr\n\n\n  More details: \n\n\n\n\n–  Ramadan ’26 Iqama & Events calendar: https://mcceastbay.org/timetable\n\n\n\n– Odd nights program schedule: https://mcceastbay.org/odd-night\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reflections: https://mcceastbay.org/reflections\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reminders: https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-reminders\n\n\n\n– More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar\n\n\n\n– More Sidi Feraidoon: https://mcceastbay.org/feraidoon\n\n\n\n– More Dr. Ataie: https://mcceastbay.org/ali\n\n\n\n– More Ustadh Tariq: mcceastbay.org/tariq\n– More Sidi Mahdy: mcceastbay.org/mahdy\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n  URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/odd-night-one/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Odd-Night-Programs-2026-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T040000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T050000 DTSTAMP:20260404T160223 CREATED:20260311T213529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T033551Z UID:10024867-1773201600-1773205200@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Qiyam Night Program DESCRIPTION:On every night in the blessed last ten nights of Ramadan\, join us before Fajr at about 4:00 a.m. in the MCC Prayer Hall for our nightly Qiyam prayer\, zikr (devotional acts)\, and a community Du’a\, before Fajr prayer in congregation. \nPlease note: Suhoor will not be provided\, to attend Suhoor on odd-nights please RSVP.  \n\n\n\n\n\nNo RSVP is needed to attend Qiyam.  \nThe blessed Laylat al-Qadr (27th night) is on Monday\, March 16. The Qur’an Khatam completion in Taraweeh begins at 9 p.m. on Wednesday\, March 18. \n\n\n\n\n\nTo join the limited space for Itikaf at MCC in the last ten days\, please register at HTTP://mcceastbay.org/itikaf \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n \n  \n\n\n\n–  Ramadan ’26 Iqama & Events calendar: https://mcceastbay.org/timetable\n\n\n\n– Odd nights program schedule: https://mcceastbay.org/odd-night\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reflections: https://mcceastbay.org/reflections\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reminders: https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-reminders \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n  URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/qiyam-night-program-with-qari-amar-bellaha/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Khatam-Night-6.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260312T211500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260313T055300 DTSTAMP:20260404T160223 CREATED:20260224T230320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T195424Z UID:10024852-1773350100-1773381180@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Odd-Night Program & Suhoor (23rd Night) | Ustadh Tariq Samady DESCRIPTION:On every odd night in the blessed last ten nights of Ramadan ’26\, join us after Taraweeh ends at about 11:15 p.m. in the MCC Conference Room for special Qur’an recitation\, zikr (devotional acts)\, a guest speaker’s talk\, Salat Tasbeeh (about 12:30 a.m.)\, time for individual worship\, Qiyam (4 a.m.)\, and a free community Suhoor meal before Fajr prayer in congregation. We will serve tea all night long. \nMCC will host a program only on the odd nights. We will host qiyam (led by Qari Amar’s Hifz students) at 4 a.m. on each of the last five even nights: Thursday\, March 12; Friday\, March 13; Sunday\, March 15; and Tuesday\, March 17. \n\n\n\nThe blessed Laylat al-Qadr (27th night) is on Monday\, March 16. The Qur’an Khatam completion in Taraweeh begins at 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday\, March 18. \n\n\n\nQari Amar Bellaha and a special guest speaker facilitate the nightly odd-night program. No RSVP is needed to attend Qiyam. RSVP is required for Suhoor (please see below). \n\n\n\n\n– 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Tuesday\, March 10 (21st night) | Special Guest Speakers:  Sidi Mahdy Amine\n\n\n\n– 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Thursday\, March 12 (23rd night) | Special Guest Speaker:  Ustadh Tariq Samady\n\n\n\n– 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Saturday\, March 14 (25th night) | Special Guest Speakers: Dr. Ali Ataie\n\n\n\n– 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Monday\, March 16 (27th night)* | Special Guest Speakers: Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi\n\n\n\n– 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Wednesday\, March 18 (29th night)** | Special Guest Speakers: *Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) **Qur’an Khatam Night During Taraweeh prayer at 9:15 p.m. \n\n\n\n\nSuhoor Meals: Groups in the MCC congregation are hosting the community Suhoors: \n\n– Tuesday\, March 10 (21st night): Senior Afghan sisters who pray at Taraweeh\n– Thursday\, March 12 (23rd night): Sisters and brothers of South Indian descent\n– Saturday\, March 14 (25th night): Sisters and brothers of Arab descent\n– Monday\, March 16 (27th night): Continental Suhoor\n– Wednesday\, March 18 (29th night):  Sisters and brothers of Pakistani descent\n\nPlease join us for a Suhoor meal (RSVP required) in the early mornings of: \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, March 10(RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-1)\n\n\n\nFriday\, March 12 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-2)\n\n\n\nSunday\, March 14 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-3)\n\n\n\nTuesday\, March 16 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-4)\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 18 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-5)\n\n\n\n\nTo help sponsor the cost of a Suhoor or Iftar meal at the MCC this Ramadan\, please visit https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-meals \n\n\n\nTo join the limited space for Itikaf at MCC in the last ten days\, please register at HTTP://mcceastbay.org/itikaf \n\n\n\n\n\nOdd Nights Program Schedule in Ramadan ’26: \n\n\n\n21st Night (Tuesday\, March 10): \n\n\n\n\n9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Taraweeh (Prayer Hall)\n\n\n\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n\n\n\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Talk by  Sidi Mahdy Amine\, & Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Conference Room)\n\n\n\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n\n\n\n4:15 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha (Prayer Hall)\n\n\n\n5:15 a.m. to 5:56 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:56 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6:12 a.m. – Fajr (Prayer Hall)\n\n\n\n\n23rd Night (Thursday\, March 12): \n\n\n\n\n–  Ramadan ’26 Iqama & Events calendar: https://mcceastbay.org/timetable\n\n\n\n– Odd nights program schedule: https://mcceastbay.org/odd-night\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reflections: https://mcceastbay.org/reflections\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reminders: https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-reminders\n\n\n\n– More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar\n\n\n\n– More Sidi Feraidoon: https://mcceastbay.org/feraidoon\n\n\n\n– More Dr. Ataie: https://mcceastbay.org/ali\n\n\n\n– More Ustadh Tariq: mcceastbay.org/tariq\n– More Sidi Mahdy: mcceastbay.org/mahdy\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Taraweeh (Prayer Hall)\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Conference Room)\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n4:15 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha\n5:15 a.m. to 5:44 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:44 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6 a.m. – Fajr (Prayer Hall)\n\n\n  More details: \n\n\n\n\n–  Ramadan ’26 Iqama & Events calendar: https://mcceastbay.org/timetable\n\n\n\n– Odd nights program schedule: https://mcceastbay.org/odd-night\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reflections: https://mcceastbay.org/reflections\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reminders: https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-reminders\n\n\n\n– More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar\n\n\n\n– More Sidi Feraidoon: https://mcceastbay.org/feraidoon\n\n\n\n– More Dr. Ataie: https://mcceastbay.org/ali\n\n\n\n– More Ustadh Tariq: mcceastbay.org/tariq\n– More Sidi Mahdy: mcceastbay.org/mahdy\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Taraweeh (Prayer Hall)\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Conference Room)\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n4:15 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha\n5:15 a.m. to 5:44 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:44 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6 a.m. – Fajr (Prayer Hall)\n\n\n  More details: \n\n\n\n\n–  Ramadan ’26 Iqama & Events calendar: https://mcceastbay.org/timetable\n\n\n\n– Odd nights program schedule: https://mcceastbay.org/odd-night\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reflections: https://mcceastbay.org/reflections\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reminders: https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-reminders\n\n\n\n– More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar\n\n\n\n– More Sidi Feraidoon: https://mcceastbay.org/feraidoon\n\n\n\n– More Dr. Ataie: https://mcceastbay.org/ali\n\n\n\n– More Ustadh Tariq: mcceastbay.org/tariq\n– More Sidi Mahdy: mcceastbay.org/mahdy\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Taraweeh (Prayer Hall)\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Talk by Ustadh Tariq Samady\, & Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Conference Room)\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n4:15 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha\n5:15 a.m. to 5:54 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:53 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6:09 a.m. – Fajr (Prayer Hall)\n\n 25th Night (Saturday\, March 14): \n\n\n\n\n9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Taraweeh (Prayer Hall)\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Talk by Dr. Ali Ataie\, & Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Conference Room)\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n4:15 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha\n5:15 a.m. to 5:50 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:50 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6:06 a.m. – Fajr (Prayer Hall)\n\n\n\n\n27th Night (Monday\, March 16): \n\n\n\n\n9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Taraweeh (Prayer Hall)\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Talk by Ustadh Feraidoon\, & Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Conference Room)\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n4:15 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha\n5:15 a.m. to 5:47 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:47 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6:03 a.m. – Fajr (Prayer Hall)\n\n\n\n\n29th Night (Wednesday\, March 18): \n\n\n\n\n9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Taraweeh (Prayer Hall)\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Conference Room)\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n4:15 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha\n5:15 a.m. to 5:44 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:44 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6 a.m. – Fajr (Prayer Hall)\n\n\n  More details: \n\n\n\n\n–  Ramadan ’26 Iqama & Events calendar: https://mcceastbay.org/timetable\n\n\n\n– Odd nights program schedule: https://mcceastbay.org/odd-night\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reflections: https://mcceastbay.org/reflections\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reminders: https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-reminders\n\n\n\n– More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar\n\n\n\n– More Sidi Feraidoon: https://mcceastbay.org/feraidoon\n\n\n\n– More Dr. Ataie: https://mcceastbay.org/ali\n\n\n\n– More Ustadh Tariq: mcceastbay.org/tariq\n– More Sidi Mahdy: mcceastbay.org/mahdy\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/second-odd-night/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Odd-Night-Programs-2026-3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260313T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260313T155000 DTSTAMP:20260404T160223 CREATED:20260312T234113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T195458Z UID:10024870-1773408600-1773417000@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood DESCRIPTION:For MCC’s five Jumu’ah services on Friday\, March 13\, 2026: \n\n1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.\n\nUstadh Faridoon Mojaddidi delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.\n\nHafiz Yaseen Mahmoud delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.\n\nSidi Shahriyar Abbasi delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n2:40 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.\n\nHafiz Yaseen Mahmoud delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n3:30 p.m. – 3:50 p.m.\n\nHafez Abdullah Ayyaz delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n*Please attend at 1:40 or 2:40 at Rosewood or 3:30 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. and 2:40 p.m. to 3:10 p.m. at Rosewood Center (Building 5): https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood \n\n– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n\nFor parents attending with young children indoors at the main MCC facility\, we offer private mothers’ and fathers’ rooms with 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: 1:30 p.m. 1:55 p.m.\nSecond Jummah: 2:30 p.m. 2:55 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-27/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/jummah-march-13.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260313T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260313T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T160223 CREATED:20260226T210703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T213109Z UID:10024857-1773408600-1773417600@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:New Jumu’ah Times at MCC & Rosewood DESCRIPTION:Our clocks spring ahead on Sun.\, March 8\, 2026. Please note the new Jumu’ah & prayer times. \n\n\n\nSee Iqamah times at https://mcceastbay.org/prayer \n\n\n\n\n*1:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. @ MCC\n\n\n\n1:40 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. @ Rosewood\n\n\n\n2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. @ MCC\n\n\n\n2:40 p.m. to 3:10 p.m. @ Rosewood\n\n\n\n3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m. @ MCC\n\n\n\n\n*Expect much higher Jumu’ah parking challenges in Ramadan.* To avoid Friday afternoon parking congestion at MCC this Ramadan\, please attend one of two weekly offsite Jumu’ahs at 1:40 p.m. or 2:40 p.m. at 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton. \n\n\n\nThe youth Jumuah (3:40 p.m. to 4 p.m.) continues until schools let out in May and resumes when schools resume in August until November 1\, when Daylight Saving Time ends. \n\n\n\nThe earlier weekly Friday services are from 1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.\, which have heavy parking congestion. Please attend later services from 2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.\, whenever possible. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/new-jumuah-times-at-mcc-rosewood-2/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Third-Jummah-Resumes-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260313T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260313T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T160223 CREATED:20251211T192213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T041746Z UID:10024983-1773428400-1773435600@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Elementary & Middle School Boys Halaqa & Hangout DESCRIPTION:For Elementary & Middle School Boys (Grades 3-8): Join Coach Amir Rashad weekly for basketball\, a youth halaqa\, and a hang-out session to help our young men make connections and bonds\, form a brotherhood\, and navigate school and social challenges as they grow into men. \nThese sessions aim to craft our next generation of confident\, faithful Muslim men. These Halaqas are for grades 3 to 8 only—no younger boys. The sessions are capped at 30 boys. Once limited spots are full\, please join the waitlist. Pizza is included each week. \n7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Fridays | November 21\, 2025\, to May 22\, 2026 (with a break in Ramadan 2026) | Hart Middle School | $400 for the entire year or $15/week | Register at mcceastbay.org/boys-hangout \nLocation of Friday evening sessions for elementary and middle school boys in ‘25 and ‘26: \n\n\n\n– November 21\, 2025\, at Fallon Middle School in Pleasanton\n– November 28\, 2024 (no session)\n– December 5\, 2025\, at Amador Elementary School in Dublin\n– December 12\, 2025\, at Cottonwood Creek Middle School in Dublin\n– December 19\, 2025\, at Amador Elementary School in Dublin\n– December 26\, 2024 (no session)\n– January 2\, 2025 (no session)\n– January 9\, 2026\, at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton\n– January 16\, 2026\, at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton\n– January 23\, 2026\, at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton\n– January 30\, 2026\, at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton\n– February 6\, 2026 – Canceled\n– February 13\, 2026 – Canceled\n\n\n– February 20\, 2026 (no season in Ramadan)\n– February 27\, 2026 (no session in Ramadan)– March 6\, 2026 (no session)\n– March 13\, 2026 (no session in Ramadan)\n– March 20\, 2026 (no session in Ramadan)\n– March 27\, 2025 (no session)\n– April 3\, 2026\, at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton\n– April 10\, 2026\, (no session)\n– April 17\, 2026\, at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton\n– April 24\, 2026\, at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton\n– May 1\, 2026\, at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton\n– May 8\, 2026\, at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton\n– May 15\, 2026\, at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton\n– May 22\, 2026\, at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton\n\nSidi Quran Hodge also leads a Friday Night Boys High School Halaqa: https://mcceastbay.org/series/friday-night-boys-high-school-halaqa-sidi-quran-hodge-2 \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \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. \nAbout the Halaqa Facilitator: \nCoach Amir Rashad (Quentin Youngblood) is a former Division I athlete and international professional basketball player with experience competing in Germany\, Brazil\, and Indonesia. A standout at El Cerrito High School\, he became the all-time scoring leader. He earned All-State and USA Honorable Mention All-American honors before serving as team captain at the University of Washington\, where he became a Muslim. Rashad has over 18 years of coaching experience\, including varsity head coaching roles in the U.S.\, Saudi Arabia\, Dubai\, and Bahrain. As a trainer\, he has developed athletes from middle school to NBA prospects through a holistic\, skill-centered approach.  Founder of Deen Sports Academy. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/elementary-middle-school-boys-halaqa-hangout-3/2026-03-13/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Middle-School-Halaqa-FINAL-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T211500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260315T055000 DTSTAMP:20260404T160223 CREATED:20260224T230404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T063257Z UID:10024853-1773522900-1773553800@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Odd-Night Program & Suhoor (25th Night) | Dr. Ali Ataie DESCRIPTION:On every odd night in the blessed last ten nights of Ramadan ’26\, join us after Taraweeh ends at about 11:15 p.m. in the MCC Conference Room for special Qur’an recitation\, zikr (devotional acts)\, a guest speaker’s talk\, Salat Tasbeeh (about 12:30 a.m.)\, time for individual worship\, Qiyam (4 a.m.)\, and a free community Suhoor meal before Fajr prayer in congregation. We will serve tea all night long. \nMCC will host a program only on the odd nights. We will host qiyam (led by Qari Amar’s Hifz students) at 4 a.m. on each of the last five even nights: Thursday\, March 12; Friday\, March 13; Sunday\, March 15; and Tuesday\, March 17. \n\n\n \nThe blessed Laylat al-Qadr (27th night) is on Monday\, March 16. The Qur’an Khatam completion in Taraweeh begins at 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday\, March 18. \n\n\n \nQari Amar Bellaha and a special guest speaker facilitate the nightly odd-night program. No RSVP is needed to attend Qiyam. RSVP is required for Suhoor (please see below). \n\n\n \n\n– 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Tuesday\, March 10 (21st night) | Special Guest Speakers:  Sidi Mahdy Amine\n\n\n\n– 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Thursday\, March 12 (23rd night) | Special Guest Speaker:  Ustadh Tariq Samady\n\n\n\n– 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Saturday\, March 14 (25th night) | Special Guest Speakers: Dr. Ali Ataie\n\n\n\n– 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Monday\, March 16 (27th night)* | Special Guest Speakers: Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi\n\n\n\n– 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Wednesday\, March 18 (29th night)** | Special Guest Speakers: *Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) **Qur’an Khatam Night During Taraweeh prayer at 9:15 p.m. \n\n\n\n \nSuhoor Meals: Groups in the MCC congregation are hosting the community Suhoors: \n\n– Tuesday\, March 10 (21st night): Senior Afghan sisters who pray at Taraweeh\n– Thursday\, March 12 (23rd night): Sisters and brothers of South Indian descent\n– Saturday\, March 14 (25th night): Sisters and brothers of Arab descent\n– Monday\, March 16 (27th night): Continental Suhoor\n– Wednesday\, March 18 (29th night):  Sisters and brothers of Pakistani descent\n\nPlease join us for a Suhoor meal (RSVP required) in the early mornings of: \n\n\n \n\nTuesday\, March 10(RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-1)\n\n\n\nFriday\, March 12 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-2)\n\n\n\nSunday\, March 14 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-3)\n\n\n\nTuesday\, March 16 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-4)\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 18 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-5)\n\n\n\n \nTo help sponsor the cost of a Suhoor or Iftar meal at the MCC this Ramadan\, please visit https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-meals \n\n\n \nTo join the limited space for Itikaf at MCC in the last ten days\, please register at HTTP://mcceastbay.org/itikaf \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \nOdd Nights Program Schedule in Ramadan ’26: \n\n\n \n21st Night (Tuesday\, March 10): \n\n\n \n\n9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Taraweeh (Prayer Hall)\n\n\n\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n\n\n\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Talk by  Sidi Mahdy Amine\, & Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Conference Room)\n\n\n\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n\n\n\n4:15 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha (Prayer Hall)\n\n\n\n5:15 a.m. to 5:56 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:56 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6:12 a.m. – Fajr (Prayer Hall)\n\n\n\n \n23rd Night (Thursday\, March 12): \n\n\n \n\n–  Ramadan ’26 Iqama & Events calendar: https://mcceastbay.org/timetable\n\n\n\n– Odd nights program schedule: https://mcceastbay.org/odd-night\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reflections: https://mcceastbay.org/reflections\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reminders: https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-reminders\n\n\n\n– More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar\n\n\n\n– More Sidi Feraidoon: https://mcceastbay.org/feraidoon\n\n\n\n– More Dr. Ataie: https://mcceastbay.org/ali\n\n\n\n– More Ustadh Tariq: mcceastbay.org/tariq\n– More Sidi Mahdy: mcceastbay.org/mahdy\n\n \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Taraweeh (Prayer Hall)\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Conference Room)\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n4:15 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha\n5:15 a.m. to 5:44 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:44 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6 a.m. – Fajr (Prayer Hall)\n\n \n  More details: \n\n\n \n\n–  Ramadan ’26 Iqama & Events calendar: https://mcceastbay.org/timetable\n\n\n\n– Odd nights program schedule: https://mcceastbay.org/odd-night\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reflections: https://mcceastbay.org/reflections\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reminders: https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-reminders\n\n\n\n– More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar\n\n\n\n– More Sidi Feraidoon: https://mcceastbay.org/feraidoon\n\n\n\n– More Dr. Ataie: https://mcceastbay.org/ali\n\n\n\n– More Ustadh Tariq: mcceastbay.org/tariq\n– More Sidi Mahdy: mcceastbay.org/mahdy\n\n \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Taraweeh (Prayer Hall)\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Conference Room)\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n4:15 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha\n5:15 a.m. to 5:44 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:44 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6 a.m. – Fajr (Prayer Hall)\n\n \n  More details: \n\n\n \n\n–  Ramadan ’26 Iqama & Events calendar: https://mcceastbay.org/timetable\n\n\n\n– Odd nights program schedule: https://mcceastbay.org/odd-night\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reflections: https://mcceastbay.org/reflections\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reminders: https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-reminders\n\n\n\n– More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar\n\n\n\n– More Sidi Feraidoon: https://mcceastbay.org/feraidoon\n\n\n\n– More Dr. Ataie: https://mcceastbay.org/ali\n\n\n\n– More Ustadh Tariq: mcceastbay.org/tariq\n– More Sidi Mahdy: mcceastbay.org/mahdy\n\n \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Taraweeh (Prayer Hall)\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Talk by Ustadh Tariq Samady\, & Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Conference Room)\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n4:15 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha\n5:15 a.m. to 5:54 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:53 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6:09 a.m. – Fajr (Prayer Hall)\n\n 25th Night (Saturday\, March 14): \n\n\n \n\n9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Taraweeh (Prayer Hall)\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Talk by Dr. Ali Ataie\, & Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Conference Room)\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n4:15 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha\n5:15 a.m. to 5:50 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:50 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6:06 a.m. – Fajr (Prayer Hall)\n\n\n\n \n27th Night (Monday\, March 16): \n\n\n \n\n9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Taraweeh (Prayer Hall)\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Talk by Ustadh Feraidoon\, & Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Conference Room)\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n4:15 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha\n5:15 a.m. to 5:47 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:47 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6:03 a.m. – Fajr (Prayer Hall)\n\n\n\n \n29th Night (Wednesday\, March 18): \n\n\n \n\n9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Taraweeh (Prayer Hall)\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Conference Room)\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n4:15 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha\n5:15 a.m. to 5:44 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:44 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6 a.m. – Fajr (Prayer Hall)\n\n \n  More details: \n\n\n \n\n–  Ramadan ’26 Iqama & Events calendar: https://mcceastbay.org/timetable\n\n\n\n– Odd nights program schedule: https://mcceastbay.org/odd-night\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reflections: https://mcceastbay.org/reflections\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reminders: https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-reminders\n\n\n\n– More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar\n\n\n\n– More Sidi Feraidoon: https://mcceastbay.org/feraidoon\n\n\n\n– More Dr. Ataie: https://mcceastbay.org/ali\n\n\n\n– More Ustadh Tariq: mcceastbay.org/tariq\n– More Sidi Mahdy: mcceastbay.org/mahdy\n\n \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/third-odd-night/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Odd-Night-Programs-2026-3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260315T191000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260315T201000 DTSTAMP:20260404T160223 CREATED:20260216T161940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T220428Z UID:10024830-1773601800-1773605400@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:MCC '26 Daily Iftar - Week Five (RSVP Req'd) DESCRIPTION:MCC is honored to host a nightly dinner for all our single brothers/sisters & travelers only; no families. \n\n\n\nThe daily Iftar is suspended only on the first two Saturdays and joins the community-wide Iftar on those days. \n\n\n\nThe daily Iftar space is in the Kindergarten room next to the kitchen. Map: https://mcceastbay.org/facility-map: \n\n\n\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\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \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\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). \n\n\n\n– Ramadan timetable: https://mcceastbay.org/timetable \n\n\n\n\n– More about events and activities in Ramadan 2026 at mcceastbay.org/ramadan URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/daily-iftar-week-five/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Singles-Iftars-V2-start-on-219-.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260316T211500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260317T054700 DTSTAMP:20260404T160223 CREATED:20260224T230452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T082232Z UID:10024854-1773695700-1773726420@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Odd-Night Program & Suhoor (27th Night) | Ustadh Feraidoon Mojededi DESCRIPTION:On every odd night in the blessed last ten nights of Ramadan ’26\, join us after Taraweeh ends at about 11:15 p.m. in the MCC Conference Room for special Qur’an recitation\, zikr (devotional acts)\, a guest speaker’s talk\, Salat Tasbeeh (about 12:30 a.m.)\, time for individual worship\, Qiyam (4 a.m.)\, and a free community Suhoor meal before Fajr prayer in congregation. We will serve tea all night long. \nMCC will host a program only on the odd nights. We will host qiyam (led by Qari Amar’s Hifz students) at 4 a.m. on each of the last five even nights: Thursday\, March 12; Friday\, March 13; Sunday\, March 15; and Tuesday\, March 17. \n\n\n \nThe blessed Laylat al-Qadr (27th night) is on Monday\, March 16. The Qur’an Khatam completion in Taraweeh begins at 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday\, March 18. \n\n\n \nQari Amar Bellaha and a special guest speaker facilitate the nightly odd-night program. No RSVP is needed to attend Qiyam. RSVP is required for Suhoor (please see below). \n\n\n \n\n– 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Tuesday\, March 10 (21st night) | Special Guest Speakers:  Sidi Mahdy Amine\n\n\n\n– 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Thursday\, March 12 (23rd night) | Special Guest Speaker:  Ustadh Tariq Samady\n\n\n\n– 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Saturday\, March 14 (25th night) | Special Guest Speakers: Dr. Ali Ataie\n\n\n\n– 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Monday\, March 16 (27th night)* | Special Guest Speakers: Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi\n\n\n\n– 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Wednesday\, March 18 (29th night)** | Special Guest Speakers: *Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) **Qur’an Khatam Night During Taraweeh prayer at 9:15 p.m. \n\n\n\n \nSuhoor Meals: Groups in the MCC congregation are hosting the community Suhoors: \n\n– Tuesday\, March 10 (21st night): Senior Afghan sisters who pray at Taraweeh\n– Thursday\, March 12 (23rd night): Sisters and brothers of South Indian descent\n– Saturday\, March 14 (25th night): Sisters and brothers of Arab descent\n– Monday\, March 16 (27th night): Continental Suhoor\n– Wednesday\, March 18 (29th night):  Sisters and brothers of Pakistani descent\n\nPlease join us for a Suhoor meal (RSVP required) in the early mornings of: \n\n\n \n\nTuesday\, March 10(RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-1)\n\n\n\nFriday\, March 12 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-2)\n\n\n\nSunday\, March 14 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-3)\n\n\n\nTuesday\, March 16 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-4)\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 18 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-5)\n\n\n\n \nTo help sponsor the cost of a Suhoor or Iftar meal at the MCC this Ramadan\, please visit https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-meals \n\n\n \nTo join the limited space for Itikaf at MCC in the last ten days\, please register at HTTP://mcceastbay.org/itikaf \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \nOdd Nights Program Schedule in Ramadan ’26: \n\n\n \n21st Night (Tuesday\, March 10): \n\n\n \n\n9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Taraweeh (Prayer Hall)\n\n\n\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n\n\n\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Talk by  Sidi Mahdy Amine\, & Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Conference Room)\n\n\n\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n\n\n\n4:15 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha (Prayer Hall)\n\n\n\n5:15 a.m. to 5:56 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:56 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6:12 a.m. – Fajr (Prayer Hall)\n\n\n\n \n23rd Night (Thursday\, March 12): \n\n\n \n\n–  Ramadan ’26 Iqama & Events calendar: https://mcceastbay.org/timetable\n\n\n\n– Odd nights program schedule: https://mcceastbay.org/odd-night\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reflections: https://mcceastbay.org/reflections\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reminders: https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-reminders\n\n\n\n– More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar\n\n\n\n– More Sidi Feraidoon: https://mcceastbay.org/feraidoon\n\n\n\n– More Dr. Ataie: https://mcceastbay.org/ali\n\n\n\n– More Ustadh Tariq: mcceastbay.org/tariq\n– More Sidi Mahdy: mcceastbay.org/mahdy\n\n \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Taraweeh (Prayer Hall)\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Conference Room)\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n4:15 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha\n5:15 a.m. to 5:44 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:44 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6 a.m. – Fajr (Prayer Hall)\n\n \n  More details: \n\n\n \n\n–  Ramadan ’26 Iqama & Events calendar: https://mcceastbay.org/timetable\n\n\n\n– Odd nights program schedule: https://mcceastbay.org/odd-night\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reflections: https://mcceastbay.org/reflections\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reminders: https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-reminders\n\n\n\n– More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar\n\n\n\n– More Sidi Feraidoon: https://mcceastbay.org/feraidoon\n\n\n\n– More Dr. Ataie: https://mcceastbay.org/ali\n\n\n\n– More Ustadh Tariq: mcceastbay.org/tariq\n– More Sidi Mahdy: mcceastbay.org/mahdy\n\n \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Taraweeh (Prayer Hall)\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Conference Room)\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n4:15 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha\n5:15 a.m. to 5:44 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:44 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6 a.m. – Fajr (Prayer Hall)\n\n \n  More details: \n\n\n \n\n–  Ramadan ’26 Iqama & Events calendar: https://mcceastbay.org/timetable\n\n\n\n– Odd nights program schedule: https://mcceastbay.org/odd-night\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reflections: https://mcceastbay.org/reflections\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reminders: https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-reminders\n\n\n\n– More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar\n\n\n\n– More Sidi Feraidoon: https://mcceastbay.org/feraidoon\n\n\n\n– More Dr. Ataie: https://mcceastbay.org/ali\n\n\n\n– More Ustadh Tariq: mcceastbay.org/tariq\n– More Sidi Mahdy: mcceastbay.org/mahdy\n\n \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Taraweeh (Prayer Hall)\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Talk by Ustadh Tariq Samady\, & Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Conference Room)\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n4:15 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha\n5:15 a.m. to 5:54 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:53 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6:09 a.m. – Fajr (Prayer Hall)\n\n 25th Night (Saturday\, March 14): \n\n\n \n\n9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Taraweeh (Prayer Hall)\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Talk by Dr. Ali Ataie\, & Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Conference Room)\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n4:15 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha\n5:15 a.m. to 5:50 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:50 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6:06 a.m. – Fajr (Prayer Hall)\n\n\n\n \n27th Night (Monday\, March 16): \n\n\n \n\n9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Taraweeh (Prayer Hall)\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Talk by Ustadh Feraidoon\, & Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Conference Room)\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n4:15 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha\n5:15 a.m. to 5:47 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:47 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6:03 a.m. – Fajr (Prayer Hall)\n\n\n\n \n29th Night (Wednesday\, March 18): \n\n\n \n\n9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Taraweeh (Prayer Hall)\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Conference Room)\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n4:15 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha\n5:15 a.m. to 5:44 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:44 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6 a.m. – Fajr (Prayer Hall)\n\n \n  More details: \n\n\n \n\n–  Ramadan ’26 Iqama & Events calendar: https://mcceastbay.org/timetable\n\n\n\n– Odd nights program schedule: https://mcceastbay.org/odd-night\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reflections: https://mcceastbay.org/reflections\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reminders: https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-reminders\n\n\n\n– More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar\n\n\n\n– More Sidi Feraidoon: https://mcceastbay.org/feraidoon\n\n\n\n– More Dr. Ataie: https://mcceastbay.org/ali\n\n\n\n– More Ustadh Tariq: mcceastbay.org/tariq\n– More Sidi Mahdy: mcceastbay.org/mahdy\n\n \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/fourth-odd-night/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Odd-Night-Programs-2026-3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T160223 CREATED:20260312T195911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T162320Z UID:10024869-1773846000-1773856800@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:MCC Muslim Youth Group: Henna Night DESCRIPTION:Sisters! Join us on Wednesday evening to get ready for Eid with beautiful henna designs! Henna is $5 per side for kids 10 and under\, and $10 and up per side for adults. Bakhoor gift boxes will also be available for 5$. Your support helps the MCC Youth Committee continue hosting memorable events and programs for our community!  \nWednesday\, March 18 | 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. | MCC Sunday School Reception Area | In-person; sisters only | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/henna \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/muslim-youth-group-henna-night/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Ramadan-Flyers.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T233000 DTSTAMP:20260404T160223 CREATED:20260304T234552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T162359Z UID:10024859-1773867600-1773876600@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Qur'an Night Khatam During Taraweeh | Qari Amar Bellaha DESCRIPTION:Join Qari Amar Bellaha at Taraweeh for the completion of the Qur’an from 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday\, March 18\, 2026 (29th night of Ramadan). \nIsha will start at 9 p.m.\, and the Taraweeh Khatam begins at about 9:20 p.m. \nQari Amar marks the end of the full Quran recitation accompanied by a heartfelt\, long supplication (du’a) for mercy and forgiveness. Please stay after the Khatam for an all-night special 29th night program\, qiyam\, and a suhoor: https://mcceastbay.org/event/fifth-odd-night \nWe are expecting heavy crowds. Please carpool and come early. This Ramadan\, we will not have a parallel satellite Taraweeh; the Khatm will take place only at the main MCC facility in Pleasanton.  \nTo celebrate this annual blessed Ramadan achievement by the worshippers of our community mosque\, MCC volunteers will distribute baklava to worshippers at the outdoor exits as they leave after the Khatam dua ends. \n9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. | Wednesday\, March 18\, 2026 | MCC East Bay Prayer Halls \n\n– Past Ramadan ’26 Taraweeh livestreams: http://mcceastbay.org/taraweeh\n– Qari Amar’s nightly recitation schedule: https://mcceastbay.org/schedule\n– MCC’s Ramadan ’26 timetable and events calendar: https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-timetable\n– Qur’anic Recitation playlist: http://mcceastbay.org/taraweeh\n– More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar\n– Qari Amar reciting Juz’ Ama 30 (final chapter of Qur’an): https://mcceastbay.org/juz-ama\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nHere also is a list of other Khataams happening across the San Francisco Bay Area: \n\nTuesday 3/10Darussalam Youth Taraweh\, Milpitas\nFriday 3/13SCMCC\, South San Jose Masjid ul Haqq\, San MateoZaytech\, Mountain HouseCIC\, Fremont Afghan Musallah\, San Jose\nSaturday 3/14SBIA\, North San Jose Muhajireen\, HaywardFurqaan\, HaywardIKIC\, FremontMasjid Ar-Raheem\, Rodeo Unity Center\, Mountain HouseLafayette mosque\, Lafayette IECRC\, Newark Ramadan SF (Alif/Amal)\, San Francisco\nSunday 3/15Evergreen Islamic Center (EIC)\, San JoseNiles\, FremontMasjid An-Noor\, Santa ClaraMVPA\, Mountain ViewWVMA\, Saratoga\nMonday 3/16Rahman\, RichmondICSF\, San FranciscoMasjid Zakariya\, FremontMasjid Al-Huda\, Union CityMasjid Taha\, SunnyvaleICV\, Vallejo\nTuesday 3/17ICL\, Livermore MCA\, Santa ClaraBVMCC\, South San JoseSRVIC\, San RamonStanford\, Palo Alto Lighthouse Mosque\, Oakland\nWednesday 3/18MCC\, Pleasanton Islamic Center of Fremont\, FremontMasjid Darussalam\, MilpitasIslamic Center of Alameda\, Alameda\n\n \nQari Amar Bellaha will facilitate the nightly odd-night program. No RSVP is needed to attend Qiyam. RSVP is required for Suhoor (please see below). \n\n– 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Tuesday\, March 10 (21st night) | Special Guest Speakers:  Sidi Mahdy Amine\n– 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Thursday\, March 12 (23rd night) | Special Guest Speaker:  Ustadh Tariq Samady\n– 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Saturday\, March 14 (25th night) | Special Guest Speakers: Dr. Ali Ataie\n– 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Monday\, March 16 (27th night)* | Special Guest Speakers: Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi\n– 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Wednesday\, March 18 (29th night)** | Special Guest Speakers: Ustadh Tarif Arabi *Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) **Qur’an Khatam Night During Taraweeh prayer begins at 9 p.m.\n\nSuhoor Meals: Groups in the MCC congregation are hosting the community Suhoors: \n\n\n\n– Tuesday\, March 10 (21st night): Senior Afghan sisters who pray at Taraweeh\n– Thursday\, March 12 (23rd night): Sisters and brothers of South Indian descent\n– Saturday\, March 14 (25th night): Sisters and brothers of Arab descent\n– Monday\, March 16 (27th night): Continental Suhoor\n– Wednesday\, March 18 (29th night):  Sisters and brothers of Pakistani descent\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us for a Suhoor meal (RSVP required) in the early mornings of: \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, March 10(RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-1)\n\n\n\nFriday\, March 12 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-2)\n\n\n\nSunday\, March 14 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-3)\n\n\n\nTuesday\, March 16 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-4)\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 18 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-5)\n\n\n\n\nTo help sponsor the cost of a Suhoor or Iftar meal at the MCC this Ramadan\, please visit https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-meals \n\n\n\nTo join the limited space for Itikaf at MCC in the last ten days\, please register at HTTP://mcceastbay.org/itikaf \n\nOdd Nights Program Schedule: \n\n\n\n Tuesday\, March 10: \n\n\n\n\n9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Taraweeh\n\n\n\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n\n\n\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Talk by Sidi Mahdy Amine\, & Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Prayer Hall)\n\n\n\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n\n\n\n3:15 a.m. to 4:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha\n\n\n\n4:15 a.m. to 5:56 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:56 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6:12 a.m. – Fajr\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 12: \n\n9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Taraweeh\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Talk by Ustadh Tariq Samady\, & Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Prayer Hall)\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n4:15 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha\n5:15 a.m. to 5:54 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:53 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6:09 a.m. – Fajr\n\nSaturday\, March 14: \n\n9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Taraweeh\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Talk by Dr. Ali Ataie\, & Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Prayer Hall)\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n4:15 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha\n5:15 a.m. to 5:50 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:50 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6:06 a.m. – Fajr\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, March 16: \n\n9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Taraweeh\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Talk by Ustadh Feraidoon\, & Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Prayer Hall)\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n4:15 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha\n5:15 a.m. to 5:47 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:47 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6:03 a.m. – Fajr\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, March 18: \n\n9:15 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Taraweeh\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Prayer Hall)\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n4:15 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha\n5:15 a.m. to 5:44 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:44 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6 a.m. – Fajr\n\n\nMore details: \n\n\n\n\n–  Ramadan ’26 Iqama & Events calendar: https://mcceastbay.org/timetable\n\n\n\n– Odd nights program schedule: https://mcceastbay.org/odd-night\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reflections: https://mcceastbay.org/reflections\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reminders: https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-reminders\n\n\n\n– More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar\n\n\n\n– More Sidi Feraidoon: https://mcceastbay.org/feraidoon\n\n\n\n– More Dr. Ataie: https://mcceastbay.org/ali\n\n\n\n– More Ustadh Tariq: mcceastbay.org/tariq\n– More Sidi Mahdy: mcceastbay.org/mahdy\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n  URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/khatam-night-special-program/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Khatam-Night-8.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T211500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T054400 DTSTAMP:20260404T160223 CREATED:20260224T230528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T155710Z UID:10024855-1773868500-1773899040@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Odd-Night Program & Suhoor (29th Night) DESCRIPTION:On every odd night in the blessed last ten nights of Ramadan ’26\, join us after Taraweeh ends at about 11:15 p.m. in the MCC Conference Room for special Qur’an recitation\, zikr (devotional acts)\, a guest speaker’s talk\, Salat Tasbeeh (about 12:30 a.m.)\, time for individual worship\, Qiyam (4 a.m.)\, and a free community Suhoor meal before Fajr prayer in congregation. We will serve tea all night long. \nMCC will host a program only on the odd nights. We will host qiyam (led by Qari Amar’s Hifz students) at 4 a.m. on each of the last five even nights: Thursday\, March 12; Friday\, March 13; Sunday\, March 15; and Tuesday\, March 17. \n\n\n \nThe blessed Laylat al-Qadr (27th night) is on Monday\, March 16. The Qur’an Khatam completion in Taraweeh begins at 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday\, March 18. \n\n\n \nQari Amar Bellaha and a special guest speaker facilitate the nightly odd-night program. No RSVP is needed to attend Qiyam. RSVP is required for Suhoor (please see below). \n\n\n \n\n– 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Tuesday\, March 10 (21st night) | Special Guest Speakers:  Sidi Mahdy Amine\n\n\n\n– 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Thursday\, March 12 (23rd night) | Special Guest Speaker:  Ustadh Tariq Samady\n\n\n\n– 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Saturday\, March 14 (25th night) | Special Guest Speakers: Dr. Ali Ataie\n\n\n\n– 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Monday\, March 16 (27th night)* | Special Guest Speakers: Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi\n\n\n\n– 11:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. | Wednesday\, March 18 (29th night)** | Special Guest Speakers: *Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) **Qur’an Khatam Night During Taraweeh prayer at 9:15 p.m. \n\n\n\n \nSuhoor Meals: Groups in the MCC congregation are hosting the community Suhoors: \n\n– Tuesday\, March 10 (21st night): Senior Afghan sisters who pray at Taraweeh\n– Thursday\, March 12 (23rd night): Sisters and brothers of South Indian descent\n– Saturday\, March 14 (25th night): Sisters and brothers of Arab descent\n– Monday\, March 16 (27th night): Continental Suhoor\n– Wednesday\, March 18 (29th night):  Sisters and brothers of Pakistani descent\n\nPlease join us for a Suhoor meal (RSVP required) in the early mornings of: \n\n\n \n\nTuesday\, March 10 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-1)\n\n\n\nFriday\, March 12 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-2)\n\n\n\nSunday\, March 14 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-3)\n\n\n\nTuesday\, March 16 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-4)\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 18 (RSVP at mcceastbay.org/suhoor-5)\n\n\n\n \nTo help sponsor the cost of a Suhoor or Iftar meal at the MCC this Ramadan\, please visit https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-meals \n\n\n \nTo join the limited space for Itikaf at MCC in the last ten days\, please register at HTTP://mcceastbay.org/itikaf \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \nOdd Nights Program Schedule in Ramadan ’26: \n\n\n \n21st Night (Tuesday\, March 10): \n\n\n \n\n9 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Isha & Taraweeh (Prayer Hall)\n\n\n\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n\n\n\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Talk by  Sidi Mahdy Amine\, & Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Conference Room)\n\n\n\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n\n\n\n4:15 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha (Prayer Hall)\n\n\n\n5:15 a.m. to 5:56 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:56 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6:12 a.m. – Fajr (Prayer Hall)\n\n\n\n \n23rd Night (Thursday\, March 12): \n\n\n \n\n–  Ramadan ’26 Iqama & Events calendar: https://mcceastbay.org/timetable\n\n\n\n– Odd nights program schedule: https://mcceastbay.org/odd-night\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reflections: https://mcceastbay.org/reflections\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reminders: https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-reminders\n\n\n\n– More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar\n\n\n\n– More Sidi Feraidoon: https://mcceastbay.org/feraidoon\n\n\n\n– More Dr. Ataie: https://mcceastbay.org/ali\n\n\n\n– More Ustadh Tariq: mcceastbay.org/tariq\n– More Sidi Mahdy: mcceastbay.org/mahdy\n\n \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n9 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Isha & Taraweeh (Prayer Hall)\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Conference Room)\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n4:15 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha\n5:15 a.m. to 5:44 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:44 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6 a.m. – Fajr (Prayer Hall)\n\n \n  More details: \n\n\n \n\n–  Ramadan ’26 Iqama & Events calendar: https://mcceastbay.org/timetable\n\n\n\n– Odd nights program schedule: https://mcceastbay.org/odd-night\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reflections: https://mcceastbay.org/reflections\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reminders: https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-reminders\n\n\n\n– More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar\n\n\n\n– More Sidi Feraidoon: https://mcceastbay.org/feraidoon\n\n\n\n– More Dr. Ataie: https://mcceastbay.org/ali\n\n\n\n– More Ustadh Tariq: mcceastbay.org/tariq\n– More Sidi Mahdy: mcceastbay.org/mahdy\n\n \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n9 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Isha & Taraweeh (Prayer Hall)\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Conference Room)\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n4:15 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha\n5:15 a.m. to 5:44 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:44 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6 a.m. – Fajr (Prayer Hall)\n\n \n  More details: \n\n\n \n\n–  Ramadan ’26 Iqama & Events calendar: https://mcceastbay.org/timetable\n\n\n\n– Odd nights program schedule: https://mcceastbay.org/odd-night\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reflections: https://mcceastbay.org/reflections\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reminders: https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-reminders\n\n\n\n– More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar\n\n\n\n– More Sidi Feraidoon: https://mcceastbay.org/feraidoon\n\n\n\n– More Dr. Ataie: https://mcceastbay.org/ali\n\n\n\n– More Ustadh Tariq: mcceastbay.org/tariq\n– More Sidi Mahdy: mcceastbay.org/mahdy\n\n \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n9 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Isha & Taraweeh (Prayer Hall)\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Talk by Ustadh Tariq Samady\, & Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Conference Room)\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n4:15 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha\n5:15 a.m. to 5:54 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:53 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6:09 a.m. – Fajr (Prayer Hall)\n\n 25th Night (Saturday\, March 14): \n\n\n \n\n9 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Isha & Taraweeh (Prayer Hall)\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Talk by Dr. Ali Ataie\, & Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Conference Room)\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n4:15 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha\n5:15 a.m. to 5:50 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:50 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6:06 a.m. – Fajr (Prayer Hall)\n\n\n\n \n27th Night (Monday\, March 16): \n\n\n \n\n9 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Isha & Taraweeh (Prayer Hall)\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Talk by Ustadh Feraidoon\, & Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Conference Room)\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n4:15 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha\n5:15 a.m. to 5:47 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:47 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6:03 a.m. – Fajr (Prayer Hall)\n\n\n\n \n29th Night (Wednesday\, March 18): \n\n\n \n\n9 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. – Isha & Taraweeh (Prayer Hall)\n11:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Break\n11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. – Salat Tasbeeh & Dua (Conference Room)\n1:30 a.m. to 3:15 a.m. – Break & individual worship time\n4:15 a.m. to 5:15 a.m.- Qiyam prayer led by Qari Amar Bellaha\n5:15 a.m. to 5:44 a.m. – Suhoor\n5:44 a.m. – Stop Suhoor\n6 a.m. – Fajr (Prayer Hall)\n\n \n  More details: \n\n\n \n\n–  Ramadan ’26 Iqama & Events calendar: https://mcceastbay.org/timetable\n\n\n\n– Odd nights program schedule: https://mcceastbay.org/odd-night\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reflections: https://mcceastbay.org/reflections\n\n\n\n– Watch Ramadan reminders: https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-reminders\n\n\n\n– More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar\n\n\n\n– More Sidi Feraidoon: https://mcceastbay.org/feraidoon\n\n\n\n– More Dr. Ataie: https://mcceastbay.org/ali\n\n\n\n– More Ustadh Tariq: mcceastbay.org/tariq\n– More Sidi Mahdy: mcceastbay.org/mahdy\n\n \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/fifth-odd-night/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Odd-Night-Programs-2026-3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T160223 CREATED:20260312T194015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T162314Z UID:10024868-1773932400-1773943200@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Henna for Hearts: Chaand Raat Event (Las Positas College Muslim Youth Group) DESCRIPTION:For Girls & Women! Before Eid\, join us on Thursday evening to get your henna done while supporting a beautiful cause. Come spend time together\, enjoy the festive spirit\, and leave with stunning henna designs. \nAll proceeds will support our MCC Refugee Assistance Program and Food Pantry\, helping families in our community who need it most. Bring your friends\, sisters\, and daughters—let’s celebrate\, connect\, and give back together. \nThursday\, March 19 | 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. | MCC Sunday School Reception Area | In-person | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/henna-night \nPlease note: A $5 RSVP fee is required to reserve your spot and will be applied toward the total cost of your henna. Due to time restraints\, the artists will apply only simple henna designs. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/henna-for-hearts-chaand-raat-event/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Sisters Program,Women's Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Ramadan-Flyers-4.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260320T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260320T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T160223 CREATED:20260309T185546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T004050Z UID:10024863-1773990000-1774015200@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Eid ul-Fitr Prayer Services @ Alameda Fairgrounds | SRVIC & MCC East Bay Joint Celebration DESCRIPTION:Thank you for a beautiful Ramadan together in the community! According to the regional moonsighting\, MCC will celebrate Eid al-Fitr ’26 with four prayer services on Friday\, March 20\, 2026 (likely)\, or Saturday\, March 21\, 2026 (unlikely).  \nPlease remember to pay your household’s Zakat ul-Fitr ($12/person) before the Eid prayers. Bazar vendors: please complete this interest form.  \nOn Friday\, join us for a full day from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. of celebration for the whole family\, featuring a free carnival for kids\, food trucks\, and a bazaar at the Alameda County Fairgrounds! \nWe are forecast for abnormally hot temperatures this Friday. The prayer will be indoors in air-conditioned halls\, with women in buildings Autumn (women only and individuals with special needs/disabilities) & Summer (women & kids)\, and men in buildings Winter & Spring (map link). Please bring a prayer mat and a refillable water bottle (we will have water-filling stations). We have also arranged a shuttle for those who require it; the walk from your vehicle to the Prayer Halls will take about five minutes. \nTo speed up Fairground parking\, please pre-purchase a parking pass to show your QR code at the gate: http://mcceastbay.org/parking \nHere are SRVIC & MCC’s arrangements for five prayer services on Eid morning and Jumu’ah services on Friday\, March 20: \nEarly Eid Prayer Service (MCC):\n\nLocation: MCC East Bay Prayer Hall\n7:30 a.m.: Eid prayer\n*Please arrive at the MCC Prayer Hall for Takbeerat by 7:15 a.m.*\nKhateeb: Ustadh Munes Tomeh\n\nEarly Eid Prayer Service (SRVIC):\n\nLocation: SRVIC Prayer Hall\n7:30 a.m.: Eid prayer\n*Please arrive at the SRVIC Prayer Hall for Takbeerat by 7:15 a.m.*\nKhateeb: Hafiz Rehan Chishty\n\nFirst Fairgrounds Eid Prayer Service:\n\nLocation: Alameda County Fairgrounds\n9:15 a.m.: Eid prayer\n*Please arrive at the Fairgrounds Hall for Takbeerat by 9 a.m.*\nKhateeb: Sidi Afraz Khan\n\nSecond Fairgrounds Eid Prayer Service:\n\nLocation: Alameda County Fairgrounds\n10:30 a.m.: Eid prayer\n*Please arrive at the Fairgrounds Hall for Takbeerat by 10:15 a.m.*\nKhateeb: Special Guest Khateeb\n\nThird Fairgrounds Eid Prayer Service:\n\nLocation: Alameda County Fairgrounds\n11:30 a.m.: Eid prayer\n*Please arrive at the Fairgrounds Hall for Takbeerat by 11:15 a.m.*\nKhateeb: Ustadh Dr. Hatem Bazian\n\nIn addition\, we will also hold one Jumu’ah service at the Alameda County Fairgrounds at 1:30 p.m. \nARRIVAL & PARKING \n\n\nWe are expecting a large gathering\, so please plan to arrive 30 minutes early to allow time for the long parking and security lines. \n\n\nPrepay for parking by using this link to save time in line and enter through Valley Ave entrances: gate 12 (preferred) or gate 8. (See map of Alameda County Fairgrounds.) \n\n\nAfter you are directed to park in Lot A\, there will be ‘airport-style’ security screening at the entrance (required by the fairgrounds) before you proceed to the prayer halls. \n\n\nWe have arranged a shuttle for those who require it\, but the walk from your vehicle to the prayer halls will take about five minutes. \n\n\nPRAYER \n\n\nEach service begins with 15 minutes of recitation of the Eid Takbeerat. \n\n\nBring your prayer mats and reusable water bottles (No glass bottles); prayers will be indoors in air-conditioned halls. \n\n\nReminder: Eid khutbah follows the prayer\, so once prayer begins\, hall doors will close.  \n\n\nFOOD\, BAZAAR & GAMES \n\n\nFood vendors and carnival games are set up outdoors\, and the Eid bazaar and dining area will be indoors in Building C. \n\n\nSpecial-needs families: please check in at the SRVIC/MCC reception table for a special Muhsen armband that grants priority access to games.  \n\n\nEid Logistics @ the Fairgrounds\n\nPlease enter through Gate 12 (preferred) or Gate 8\, and park in lots A\, B\, or C. \nPlease bring a fillable water bottle and prayer mats.\nPlease arrive at least 30 minutes before the Salat you plan to attend\, as we will have long parking lines and security screening similar to ‘airport style’ checks. \nWe will be hosting free games/rides for families to attend after Eid prayer. We will have bazaar vendors and halal food trucks.\nWe are forecast for abnormally hot temperatures this Friday. The prayer will be indoors in air-conditioned halls\, with women in buildings Autumn (women only and individuals with special needs/disabilities) & Summer (women & kids)\, and men in buildings Winter & Spring. Please bring a prayer mat and a refillable water bottle (we will have water-filling stations).\nSpecial-needs families: Please check in at the SRVIC/MCC reception table for a special Muhsen armband that grants priority access to the fast lane for all games and rides.\n\nFairgrounds Jumu’ah Prayer Service:\n\nLocation: Alameda County Fairgrounds\n1:30 p.m.: Jumu’ah prayer\nKhateeb: Shaykh Abdullah bin Hamid Ali\n\nOn Friday\, March 20\, 2026\, we will hold three Jumu’ah services at MCC at 1:30 p.m.\, 2:30 p.m.\, and 3:40 p.m.\, and one service at Rosewood at 1:40 p.m. SRVIC will host one Jumu’ah service at 1:30 p.m.\, led by Sidi Shahryar Abbasi. \nMCC follows the traditional moon-sighting method\, which relies on a regional\, verifiable naked-eye sighting of the new crescent moon to mark the start of all Hijri months. Please see this video to understand this practice. \nBecause we will be celebrating Eid at the Fairgrounds this year\, MCC will not be hosting our Annual Eid Carnival. \nNo RSVP is needed to attend the Eid prayers. \nEach Eid prayer will start promptly. Each service begins with 15 minutes of recitation of the Eid Takbeerat. After takbeerat\, each Eid service will be under 30 minutes. The Eid prayer will start promptly at the stated time above. Please arrive early and plan ahead for parking lines and security screening similar to ‘airport style’ checks. Please stay seated after the prayer; the Eid sermon follows the congregational prayer.  \nPlease also play the Eid Takbeers in your car on the way to the prayer.  \nEid Al Fitr Mubarak to you all! Thank you for being the best part of MCC. \nWishing you all a blessed Eid celebration. May Allah accept all of our duas and ibadah\, Ameen!  \n◾ Watch the Eid Services Live on YouTube: http://mcceastbay.org/live \n◾ Watch the Eid Services Live on Facebook: http://mcceastbay.org/facebook \nSponsored by San Ramon Valley Islamic Center (SRVIC) and MCC East Bay. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nMCC follows the traditional moon-sighting method\, which relies on a regional\, verifiable naked-eye sighting of the new crescent moon to mark the start of all Hijri months. Please see this video to understand this practice.  \n–  Virtually watch the Eid three sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live (YouTube) & https://mcceastbay.org/facebook  \n*MCC adheres to the traditional principle that Islamic lunar months begin and end based on confirmed\, verified naked-eye sightings of the new crescent moon globally. See here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohpzeUf9w9c \nPlease remember that the congregational salat is prayed first for Eid (in contrast to the weekly Jumu’ah prayer)\, and then worshipers listen to the Eid sermon. Please stay seated after the prayer. \n\n– Eid Takbeer (played on a loop to play on the car ride to prayer): https://youtu.be/LXrs2DXZB4E\n\n\n– Eid Takbeer (played on a loop to repeat on the car ride to MCC): https://mcceastbay.org/takbeer\n\n\n– Prior Eid al-Fitr Khutbahs: https://mcceastbay.org/eid-fitr\n\n\n– 7 Sunnahs on the Eve of Eid and the Day of Eid\n\n\n– The Fiqh of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha\n\n\n– The Night of Eid and Sunnahs of Eid al-Adha\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org  \n \n \n  URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/eid-ul-fitr-prayer-services-fair-grounds/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/304886fddb371e3304cd2e61e8a26e03f87704e8-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260320T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260320T155000 DTSTAMP:20260404T160223 CREATED:20260319T221438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T050958Z UID:10024874-1774013400-1774021800@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood DESCRIPTION:For MCC’s five Jumu’ah services on Friday\, March 20\, 2026: \n\n1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.\n\nMufti Saaleh Baseer delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.\n\nUstadh Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.\n\nUstadh Ibrahim Qureshi delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n3:40 p.m. – 4:10 p.m. \n\nHafez Ameen Ahmed delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n*Please attend at 1:40 or 2:40 at Rosewood or 3:30 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. and 2:40 p.m. to 3:10 p.m. at Rosewood Center (Building 5): https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood \n\n– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n\nFor parents attending with young children indoors at the main MCC facility\, we offer private mothers’ and fathers’ rooms with 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: 1:30 p.m. 1:55 p.m.\nSecond Jummah: 2:30 p.m. 2:55 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-28/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Friday-Jumuah-Khateebs.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260320T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260320T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T160223 CREATED:20251211T192213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T041746Z UID:10024984-1774033200-1774040400@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Elementary & Middle School Boys Halaqa & Hangout DESCRIPTION:For Elementary & Middle School Boys (Grades 3-8): Join Coach Amir Rashad weekly for basketball\, a youth halaqa\, and a hang-out session to help our young men make connections and bonds\, form a brotherhood\, and navigate school and social challenges as they grow into men. \nThese sessions aim to craft our next generation of confident\, faithful Muslim men. These Halaqas are for grades 3 to 8 only—no younger boys. The sessions are capped at 30 boys. Once limited spots are full\, please join the waitlist. Pizza is included each week. \n7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Fridays | November 21\, 2025\, to May 22\, 2026 (with a break in Ramadan 2026) | Hart Middle School | $400 for the entire year or $15/week | Register at mcceastbay.org/boys-hangout \nLocation of Friday evening sessions for elementary and middle school boys in ‘25 and ‘26: \n\n\n\n– November 21\, 2025\, at Fallon Middle School in Pleasanton\n– November 28\, 2024 (no session)\n– December 5\, 2025\, at Amador Elementary School in Dublin\n– December 12\, 2025\, at Cottonwood Creek Middle School in Dublin\n– December 19\, 2025\, at Amador Elementary School in Dublin\n– December 26\, 2024 (no session)\n– January 2\, 2025 (no session)\n– January 9\, 2026\, at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton\n– January 16\, 2026\, at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton\n– January 23\, 2026\, at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton\n– January 30\, 2026\, at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton\n– February 6\, 2026 – Canceled\n– February 13\, 2026 – Canceled\n\n\n– February 20\, 2026 (no season in Ramadan)\n– February 27\, 2026 (no session in Ramadan)– March 6\, 2026 (no session)\n– March 13\, 2026 (no session in Ramadan)\n– March 20\, 2026 (no session in Ramadan)\n– March 27\, 2025 (no session)\n– April 3\, 2026\, at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton\n– April 10\, 2026\, (no session)\n– April 17\, 2026\, at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton\n– April 24\, 2026\, at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton\n– May 1\, 2026\, at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton\n– May 8\, 2026\, at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton\n– May 15\, 2026\, at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton\n– May 22\, 2026\, at Hart Middle School in Pleasanton\n\nSidi Quran Hodge also leads a Friday Night Boys High School Halaqa: https://mcceastbay.org/series/friday-night-boys-high-school-halaqa-sidi-quran-hodge-2 \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \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. \nAbout the Halaqa Facilitator: \nCoach Amir Rashad (Quentin Youngblood) is a former Division I athlete and international professional basketball player with experience competing in Germany\, Brazil\, and Indonesia. A standout at El Cerrito High School\, he became the all-time scoring leader. He earned All-State and USA Honorable Mention All-American honors before serving as team captain at the University of Washington\, where he became a Muslim. Rashad has over 18 years of coaching experience\, including varsity head coaching roles in the U.S.\, Saudi Arabia\, Dubai\, and Bahrain. As a trainer\, he has developed athletes from middle school to NBA prospects through a holistic\, skill-centered approach.  Founder of Deen Sports Academy. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/elementary-middle-school-boys-halaqa-hangout-3/2026-03-20/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Middle-School-Halaqa-FINAL-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T160223 CREATED:20260319T154354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T154426Z UID:10024607-1774116000-1774123200@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:*Canceled* Monthly Mawlid Al Habib | Celebratory Gathering of Salutations on Our Beloved Prophet ﷺ DESCRIPTION:Connect more with Muhammad (peace be upon him) as we gather on the third Saturday of each month in remembrance and dhikr with Bay Area Munshideens and guest speakers. \nDuring each gathering\, Ustadh Tariq Samady will cover a chapter from the text The Kingdom of the Heart by Habib Umar b. Hafiz. \n6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Maghrib to Isha) | Saturdays | MCC Conference Room | Join us in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \nDates for Monthly Family Mawlid at MCC East Bay in 2026\n \n\nSaturday\, January 17\, 2026\nSaturday\, February 14\, 2026\nNo session during Ramadan in March ’26\nSaturday\, April 18\, 2026\nSaturday\, May 16\, 2026\nSaturday\, June 20\, 2026\nSaturday\, July 18\, 2026\nSaturday\, August 15\, 2026\nSaturday\, September 19\, 2026\nSaturday\, October 17\, 2026\nSaturday\, November 21\, 2026\nSaturday\, December 19\, 2026\n\n \n\n– Watch past mawlid celebrations at MCC: http://mcceastbay.org/mawlid\n– More Sidi Tareq: https://mcceastbay.org/tariq\n– More sessions about the book using the monthly Mawlids\, “The Kingdom of the Heart”: http://mcceastbay.org/kingdom\n– Purchase “The Kingdom of the Heart” by Habib Umar bin Hafiz: https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Heart-Habib-Umar-Hafiz/dp/173537671X\n\nSponsored by Circles of Light & MCC East Bay. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org  \nThe Mawlid is a joyous expression of the greatest blessing from Allah. \nWe take this blessed opportunity monthly to remind ourselves of the three sacred rights that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ requires from us\, instilling in us a deep sense of respect and reverence. \n\n– Marifah – Recognizing who the Messenger of Allah ﷺ is\n– Muhabbah – Loving the Messenger of Allah ﷺ\n– Ittiba’ – Obedience to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ\n\nThe second two (loving and obeying) are not entirely possible without truly recognizing the first\, who the Messenger of Allah ﷺ was. This recognition enlightens us and deepens our knowledge of his teachings. \n\n– Past mawlid celebrations at MCC: http://mcceastbay.org/mawlid\n\nAbout the Book\, “The Kingdom of the Heart”\n“Within every human being is a Kingdom. The heart is the ruler of this Kingdom\, and the rest of the body is its subjects. If the heart rules with justice and excellence\, the body will perform good actions\, and the Kingdom will flourish. If the heart neglects its duties\, the body will disobey Allah\, and the entire Kingdom will suffer the consequences. Allah ﷻ made this Kingdom so crucial that through it the eternal and everlasting dominion of the next life is either gained or lost.” The Kingdom of the Heart by Habib ‘Umar Bin Hafiz gives the reader a deeper understanding of the importance of cultivating the spiritual kingdom of the heart. Readers will gain a deeper appreciation of how outward actions have spiritual consequences. Some of the topics covered are: •⁠ ⁠The Tongue & Its Effects •⁠ ⁠Looking at Creation with Love & Mercy •⁠ ⁠The Impact of Shaking Hands •⁠ ⁠Attending to the Ending of Our Lives •⁠ ⁠The Impact of Intention This book uniquely shows the direct correlation between outward actions and the heart\, giving us insights into how various actions impact the state of our hearts. Ultimately\, it gives us a way to internalize the wisdom and purpose of acts of devotion\, resulting in the purification of the heart and nearness to Allah ﷻ. \nAbout the Author\nHabib Umar bin Hafiz (Arabic: حبيب عمر بن حفيظ\, romanized: Ḥabīb ʿUmar bin Ḥafīẓ; Arabic pronunciation: [ħabiːb ʕumar bin ħafiːðˤ]; born 27 May 1963) is a Yemeni Sunni and Sufi Islamic scholar\, teacher\, and founder and dean of Dar al-Mustafa Islamic seminary.[3] He is also a Supreme Advisory Council member for the Tabah Foundation in Abu Dhabi. \nUstadh Tariq Samady\nUstadh Tariq Samady is a native of the Bay Area with roots in the ancient city of Kabul. He has been a lifelong seeker of Islamic knowledge\, learning from a wide range of Muslim scholars\, both local and international. With the blessings of his teachers\, he has contributed to various educational programs and gatherings of dhikr. \nHis research and editing interests span Qur’an and Hadith commentaries\, Philology\, Spirituality\, and Persian Poetry. Tariq is the founder of Circles of Light (حلق النور)\, a fledgling educational initiative focused on sharing sacred learnings and wisdom for the community’s benefit. He studied Computer Science at California State University—East Bay and has over ten years of experience as a Developer and Analytics QA Engineer. \nAbout Circles of Light\nCircles of Light is a fledgling educational initiative focused on sharing sacred learnings and wisdom for the benefit of the community\, meant to assist in maximizing Dunya (this life) for our Deen (Faith). He gives wisdom to whomever He wills. Whoever is given wisdom has been given much good. But none pays heed except those with insight. (Quran). We are motivated by the words of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him); the most beloved people to Allah are those most beneficial to the people. (Hadith). We seek to achieve this aim through our in-person educational programs and publications. \nAlmighty Allah ﷻ directs us in Sūratul Aḥzāb\, “Verily\, Allah and His Angels send blessings on the Messenger of Allah. You who believe invoke blessings on him and salute him with a worthy salutation.” Our purpose of invoking blessings upon the Beloved ﷺ leads to proximity to Almighty Allah ﷻ by obeying this command while simultaneously fulfilling our rights upon the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. It is crystal clear how vital the invocation of Ṣalawāt is for the believer\, and it is a Mercy of Almighty Allah ﷻ for its rewards to be multitudinous. Abundant Ṣalawāt upon the Beloved ﷺ leads to loving him and knowing his beautiful qualities. By that virtue\, degrees of purity are realized. From the signs of the people of the Sunnah is sending Ṣalawāt upon him\, for the key to all goodness is Ṣalawāt upon the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. \n\n– More Sidi Tariq Samady: http://mcceastbay.org/tariq\n– More Tri-Valley and East Bay Mawlid celebrations: https://mcceastbay.org/mawlid\n– More about celebrating the Prophet (peace be upon him)’s day of birth: https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/innovation-bida-and-celebrating-the-prophets-birthday-mawlid\n– More sessions about “The Kingdom of the Heart”: http://mcceastbay.org/kingdom URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-mawlid-al-habib-2/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/mawlid.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T160223 CREATED:20260319T154819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T154820Z UID:10024634-1774116000-1774123200@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:*Canceled* Monthly Book Reading: The Kingdom of the Hearts | Ustadh Tariq Samady DESCRIPTION:After the Monthly Mawlid\, join Ustadh Tariq Samady to cover a chapter from the text The Kingdom of the Heart by Habib Umar b. Hafiz. \n6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Maghrib to Isha) | Saturdays | MCC Conference Room | Join us in person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \nDates for Monthly Family Mawlid at MCC East Bay in 2026\n \n\nSaturday\, January 17\, 2026\nNo session during Ramadan in February ’26\nNo session during Ramadan in March ’26\nSaturday\, April 18\, 2026\nSaturday\, May 16\, 2026\nSaturday\, June 20\, 2026\nSaturday\, July 18\, 2026\nSaturday\, August 15\, 2026\nSaturday\, September 19\, 2026\nSaturday\, October 17\, 2026\nSaturday\, November 21\, 2026\nSaturday\, December 19\, 2026\n\n\n– Watch past mawlid celebrations at MCC: http://mcceastbay.org/mawlid\n– More Sidi Tareq: https://mcceastbay.org/tariq\n– More sessions about the book using the monthly Mawlids\, “The Kingdom of the Heart”: http://mcceastbay.org/kingdom\n– Purchase “The Kingdom of the Heart” by Habib Umar bin Hafiz: https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Heart-Habib-Umar-Hafiz/dp/173537671X\n\nSponsored by Circles of Light & MCC East Bay. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n \nThe Mawlid is a joyous expression of the greatest blessing from Allah. \nWe take this blessed opportunity monthly to remind ourselves of the three sacred rights that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ requires from us\, instilling in us a deep sense of respect and reverence. \n\n– Marifah – Recognizing who the Messenger of Allah ﷺ is\n– Muhabbah – Loving the Messenger of Allah ﷺ\n– Ittiba’ – Obedience to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ\n\nThe second two (loving and obeying) are not entirely possible without truly recognizing the first\, who the Messenger of Allah ﷺ was. This recognition enlightens us and deepens our knowledge of his teachings. \n\n– Past mawlid celebrations at MCC: http://mcceastbay.org/mawlid\n\nAbout the Book\, “The Kingdom of the Heart”\n“Within every human being is a Kingdom. The heart is the ruler of this Kingdom\, and the rest of the body is its subjects. If the heart rules with justice and excellence\, the body will perform good actions\, and the Kingdom will flourish. If the heart neglects its duties\, the body will disobey Allah\, and the entire Kingdom will suffer the consequences. Allah ﷻ made this Kingdom so crucial that through it the eternal and everlasting dominion of the next life is either gained or lost.” The Kingdom of the Heart by Habib ‘Umar Bin Hafiz gives the reader a deeper understanding of the importance of cultivating the spiritual kingdom of the heart. Readers will gain a deeper appreciation of how outward actions have spiritual consequences. Some of the topics covered are: •⁠ ⁠The Tongue & Its Effects •⁠ ⁠Looking at Creation with Love & Mercy •⁠ ⁠The Impact of Shaking Hands •⁠ ⁠Attending to the Ending of Our Lives •⁠ ⁠The Impact of Intention This book uniquely shows the direct correlation between outward actions and the heart\, giving us insights into how various actions impact the state of our hearts. Ultimately\, it gives us a way to internalize the wisdom and purpose of acts of devotion\, resulting in the purification of the heart and nearness to Allah ﷻ. \nAbout the Author\nHabib Umar bin Hafiz (Arabic: حبيب عمر بن حفيظ\, romanized: Ḥabīb ʿUmar bin Ḥafīẓ; Arabic pronunciation: [ħabiːb ʕumar bin ħafiːðˤ]; born 27 May 1963) is a Yemeni Sunni and Sufi Islamic scholar\, teacher\, and founder and dean of Dar al-Mustafa Islamic seminary.[3] He is also a Supreme Advisory Council member for the Tabah Foundation in Abu Dhabi. \nUstadh Tariq Samady\nUstadh Tariq Samady is a native of the Bay Area with roots in the ancient city of Kabul. He has been a lifelong seeker of Islamic knowledge\, learning from a wide range of Muslim scholars\, both local and international. With the blessings of his teachers\, he has contributed to various educational programs and gatherings of dhikr. \nHis research and editing interests span Qur’an and Hadith commentaries\, Philology\, Spirituality\, and Persian Poetry. Tariq is the founder of Circles of Light (حلق النور)\, a fledgling educational initiative focused on sharing sacred learnings and wisdom for the community’s benefit. He studied Computer Science at California State University—East Bay and has over ten years of experience as a Developer and Analytics QA Engineer. \nAbout Circles of Light\nCircles of Light is a fledgling educational initiative focused on sharing sacred learnings and wisdom for the benefit of the community\, meant to assist in maximizing Dunya (this life) for our Deen (Faith). He gives wisdom to whomever He wills. Whoever is given wisdom has been given much good. But none pays heed except those with insight. (Quran). We are motivated by the words of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him); the most beloved people to Allah are those most beneficial to the people. (Hadith). We seek to achieve this aim through our in-person educational programs and publications. \nAlmighty Allah ﷻ directs us in Sūratul Aḥzāb\, “Verily\, Allah and His Angels send blessings on the Messenger of Allah. You who believe invoke blessings on him and salute him with a worthy salutation.” Our purpose of invoking blessings upon the Beloved ﷺ leads to proximity to Almighty Allah ﷻ by obeying this command while simultaneously fulfilling our rights upon the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. It is crystal clear how vital the invocation of Ṣalawāt is for the believer\, and it is a Mercy of Almighty Allah ﷻ for its rewards to be multitudinous. Abundant Ṣalawāt upon the Beloved ﷺ leads to loving him and knowing his beautiful qualities. By that virtue\, degrees of purity are realized. From the signs of the people of the Sunnah is sending Ṣalawāt upon him\, for the key to all goodness is Ṣalawāt upon the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. \n\n– More Sidi Tariq Samady: http://mcceastbay.org/tariq\n– More Tri-Valley and East Bay Mawlid celebrations: https://mcceastbay.org/mawlid\n– More about celebrating the Prophet (peace be upon him)’s day of birth: https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/innovation-bida-and-celebrating-the-prophets-birthday-mawlid\n– More sessions about “The Kingdom of the Heart”: http://mcceastbay.org/kingdom URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-book-reading-the-kingdom-of-the-hearts-2/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ustadh-tariq-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260322T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260322T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T160223 CREATED:20260319T155030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T155030Z UID:10024872-1774191600-1774202400@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Private Event DESCRIPTION:MCC Banquet Hall URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/private-event-po/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/private-event-masjid.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260324T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260324T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T160223 CREATED:20260311T185938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T193503Z UID:10024865-1774371600-1774378800@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Private Event DESCRIPTION:Private event in Conference Room URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/private-event-79/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/private-event-masjid.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260324T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260324T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T160223 CREATED:20260306T190327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T190327Z UID:10024862-1774377000-1774384200@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Private Event DESCRIPTION:MCC Banquet Hall URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/private-event-78/ LOCATION:CA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/private-event-masjid.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR