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:20260227T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T145000 DTSTAMP:20260404T134040 CREATED:20260226T210155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T213649Z UID:10024856-1772195400-1772203800@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood DESCRIPTION:For MCC’s five Jumu’ah services on Friday\, Feb. 27\, 2026: \n\n12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.\n\nShaykh Talal Ahdab\, delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n12:40 p.m. to 1:10 p.m.\n\nHafez Yaseen Mahmood\, delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.\n\nShaykh Talal Ahdab\, delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.\n\nUstadh Omar Naisan\, delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.\n\nHafez Atef Arabi\, delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n*Please attend at 12:40 or 1:40 at Rosewood or 2:30 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier first-service congestion whenever possible\, or please attend the off-site MCC Jumu’ah service\, that is\, each week at the Rosewood Commons\, 4450 Rosewood Dr (Building 5).\, Pleasanton. Rosewood is only a five-minute drive from MCC. \n \nPlease note that the former HP lot (now part of the Pleasanton Unified School District) is no longer available to our congregation. The District graciously provides the MCC congregation a limited number of parking space. Please come to the first or fourth Jumuah at MCC to ease up parking congestion or\, better yet\, attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer from 12:40 p.m. to 1:10 p.m. and 1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m. at Rosewood Center (Building 5): https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood \n\n– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n– More Shaykh Talal Ahdab: http://mcceastbay.org/talal \n– More Hafez Atef Arabi: http://mcceastbay.org/atef\n\nFor parents attending with young children indoors at the main MCC facility\, we offer private mothers’ and fathers’ rooms with an audio and visual connection to the Prayer Hall. Parents can watch the sermon and pray while working with other parents and young children. The mothers’ and fathers’ prayer room is just past the Banquet Hall doors into the school area. \nPlease also visit the new\, larger Islamic Center of Livermore for Jumu’ah. They recently moved into a former Church and they can now accommodate more Tri-Valley worshipers. The new masjid is at 3820 East Ave\, Livermore\, CA 94550. \nThe prayer times are at ICL: \n\nFirst Jummah: 12:30 p.m. 12:55 p.m.\nSecond Jummah: 1:30 p.m. 1:55 p.m.\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nWe encourage everyone to wear their best attire\, arrive early\, pray tahiyyat al-masjid\, and recite the Qur’an. Let’s encourage one another to maintain a clean and peaceful musalla. Please place your shoes neatly on the shoe racks\, minimize conversations inside the musalla\, engage in dhikr\, and send salawat upon the Prophet ﷺ. May Allah accept our efforts. Ameen \n \n  URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/jumuah-services-mcc-rosewood-26/ 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/Friday-Jumuah-Khateebs-3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T161500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T134040 CREATED:20260215T174839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T222946Z UID:10024822-1772208900-1772222400@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Middle School Girls & Boys Halaqa (Sidi Atef Arabi) & Iftar DESCRIPTION:For Middle School Girls & Boys (grades 6-8): Join us on the second Friday in Ramadan to pray Asr in the congregation\, followed by a Halaqa session with Sidi Atef Arabi\, and then enjoy a yummy dinner for Iftar. \nFriday\, February 27 | 4:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. | MCC Conference Room & Banquet Hall | Middle School Girls & Boys (capped at 70) | In-person only | Register at mcceastbay.org/youth-2 \nStick around and pray Isha/Taraweeh at 8 p.m. \nPre-halaqa attendance is required. Youth may not come for Iftar only. \nThe schedule is: \n4:15 p.m. – Check in\n4:30 p.m.- Asr Prayer\n4:40 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Halaqa session led by Sidi Atef Arabi (Conference Room)\n6:03 p.m. – Maghred Athan (Prayer Hall) followed by Iftar (Banquet Hall) \nNominal $7/youth cost to have an accurate number of attendees. MCC 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. \nIftar times in Ramadan 2026 at mcceastbay.org/timetable \nThe youth halaqa is held in the MCC Conference Room. The Iftars are held in the Banquet Hall. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/middle-schoolers-iftar/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Youth Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Middle-School-iftar.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T134040 CREATED:20251211T192213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T041746Z UID:10024981-1772218800-1772226000@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-3/2026-02-27/ 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:20260227T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T134040 CREATED:20260216T200209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T015320Z UID:10024842-1772222400-1772229600@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/2026-02-27/ 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:20260227T233000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T050000 DTSTAMP:20260404T134040 CREATED:20260216T222454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T230158Z UID:10024836-1772235000-1772254800@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Women's Qiyam & Suhoor | The Rahmah Foundation DESCRIPTION:For Women & Girls Ages 14+: Join our esteemed panel of speakers for a night of prayer\, remembrance\, and reminders starting after the Taraweeh prayer ends (11 p.m.) \nWe are honored to be joined by Ustadha Reem Shaikh\, Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi\, Qariya Husna Sabir\, Dr. Rania Awaad\, Ustadha Raghad Al-Nouri\, and Anse Sawsan Imady (tentative)\, as well as others.  \n11:30 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. | Friday\, Feb. 27 – Saturday\, Feb. 28 | Prayer Hall | Free; girls and women ages 14+ | Suhoor provided at about 4 a.m. | Register for in-person at mcceastbay.org/womens-qiyam | To join online\, register at tinyurl.com/FridayRahmahHalaqa2 \nCosponsored by The Rahmah Foundation and MCC East Bay. For female teens and women only. \n\n– More The Rahmah Foundation at the MCC: https://mcceastbay.org/rahmah-foundation\n– More sessions for Muslim women: https://mcceastbay.org/women\n\nQiyam Ul-Layl literally translates to “standing during the night”. And in the Islamic Tradition\, the Prophet Muhammad PBUH said\, “The best prayer after the obligatory prayers is the night prayer.” (Sahih Muslim) \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 Speakers \nUstadha Anse Sawsan Imady \nUstadha Anse Sawsan Imady learned traditional Islam from her female teachers over 40 years. She has a BA in English literature and a Masters in Education. During her career\, she has been a teacher of English and other subjects; as well as an Academic Supervisor\, writing curriculum\, directing instruction\, and training teachers. She was born to a Syrian father and an American mother\, bridging those two worlds throughout her life. She has raised five children with her husband of 42 years. Learn more about her at http://www.peacespective.org \nUstadha Hosai Mojaddidi \nUstadha Hosai co-founded MH4M (http://mentalhealth4muslims.com)\, established in 2010. For nearly 20 years\, she has been actively involved in the Bay Area and Southern California Muslim community\, working and volunteering for many notable organizations. Learn more about her at http://hosaimojaddidi.com. Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi was born in Afghanistan and moved to the United States with her family at age two. She credits her Islamic journey to the year 1996\, when she began attending Islamic classes in Hayward\, California. These classes were taught by her teacher and mentor since then; Shaykh Hamza Yusuf. One of her main areas of focus is to help create a strong sisterhood for the women in the community by leading halaqas (spiritual study circles) and support groups whilst offering individual spiritual counseling and mentoring. She noted that many of the spiritual problems encountered were reflective of the deep and complicated mental health issues of the community and would be better served by focusing on mental health. Thus\, along with her cousin Dr. Nafisa Sekandari\, they co-founded a website called Mental Health 4 Muslims (www.mentalhealth4muslims.com). Ustadha Hosai is a freelance writer and editor who lectures on various Islamic/spiritual topics. \n\nMore Ustadha Hosai: mcceastbay.org/hosai\n\nHafidha Husna Sabeer \nBorn and raised in Sacramento\, California\, Hafidha Husna is an active member of her community and works as an Islamic teacher at Tarbiya Institute. She is currently a college student and pursuing a degree in Nursing. She attended Madrasat Nurul Islam\, where she studied and gained her Islamic knowledge. She completed her hifdh of the Quran and is a continuing student of knowledge. In leisure time\, Husna enjoys reading\, longboarding\, and spending time with friends. \nUstadha Reem Shaikh \nUstadha Reem memorized the Qur’an at age seven and studied Arabic in Egypt. She earned a BA in Islamic Studies from Qatar University and an MTS from Harvard University\, where she also served as the Muslim Chaplain at Boston University. Additionally\, Ustadha Reem holds ijazat in Qur’anic recitations and has taught at Guidance College. Currently\, she is pursuing her PhD in Islamic Law at UT Austin. \nUstadha Rania Awaad\n\nShaykah Dr. Rania Awaad M.D.\, is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Stanford University School of Medicine where she is the Director of the Stanford Muslim Mental Health & Islamic Psychology Lab as well as Stanford University’s Affiliate Chaplain and Affiliate Professor of Islamic Studies. In the community\, she serves as the President and Co-Founder of Maristan\, a holistic mental health nonprofit serving Muslim communities\, and the Director of The Rahmah Foundation\, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating Muslim women and girls. Prior to studying medicine\, she pursued classical Islamic studies in Damascus\, Syria\, and holds certifications (ijaza) in the Qur’an\, Islamic Law\, and other branches of the Islamic Sciences. Follow her @Dr.RaniaAwaad \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n \n \n  URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/ramadan-womens-qiyam/ 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/2026/02/Womens-Qiyam-3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T143000 DTSTAMP:20260404T134040 CREATED:20260108T215550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T220751Z UID:10024692-1772281800-1772289000@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/2026-02-28/ 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:20260228T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T134040 CREATED:20260214T203640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T172741Z UID:10024810-1772301600-1772307000@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Community Iftar at MCC DESCRIPTION:For the first two Saturdays in Ramadan\, join your fasting brothers and sisters for MCC’s community iftar and stay afterward for worship. Limited space. RSVP is required for this Iftar. \nCome join us to pray and break bread in the community. Capped at 350 guests each week. \nA nominal $8/person registration is required so that we can have the right amount of food available. Please join the waitlist once the Iftar is full. The nominal ticket cost is to avoid food waste. It does not cover the full cost of this event\, so families interested in gaining the blessings of feeding the community during Ramadan are encouraged to donate. \nPlease note that Iftar tickets are non-refundable. Once full\, please get on the waitlist. If a spot opens up\, we will email you. An access code is given only to those on the waitlist once additional spots open up. \nMCC is a green masjid. Please bring your own water bottles to reduce the use of disposable cups. \nPlease cancel your RSVP at any time if you cannot make the Iftar\, so your fasting brother & sister can join us. Message operations@mccastbay.org \n\n– Saturday\, February 21: Register at http://mcceastbay.org/iftar-1 (opens at 7 p.m. on Tuesday\, February 17)\n– Saturday\, February 28: Register at http://mcceastbay.org/iftar-2 (opens at 5 p.m. on Sunday\, February 22)\n\nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending its events and activities. To request a financial waiver to attend\, please message scholarship@mcceastbay.org \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/community-iftar-at-mcc/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Family Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Community-Iftars-2026.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T134040 CREATED:20260216T200209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T015320Z UID:10024843-1772308800-1772316000@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/2026-02-28/ 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:20260301T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260301T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T134040 CREATED:20260211T184454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T170816Z UID:10024802-1772362800-1772366400@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/2026-03-01/ 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:20260301T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260301T173000 DTSTAMP:20260404T134040 CREATED:20260222T224653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T001542Z UID:10024850-1772371800-1772386200@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Prophetic Focus: Honoring the Body as an Amanah | Shaykh Ieasha Prime & Dr. Rania Awaad DESCRIPTION:For Sisters! Join us for a Ramadan Learning Circle focused on honoring the body as an amanah and rediscovering the Prophet’s ﷺ balanced approach to worship\, rest\, and self-care. Let’s redefine productivity this Ramadan with intention\, compassion\, and balance. \nDiscover the Prophet ﷺ’s balanced approach to worship\, rest\, and self-care. This session will explore how Islam encourages caring for our physical and spiritual well-being\, addressing burnout\, sleep deprivation\, and the pressure of “Ramadan productivity.” Learn how to redefine a truly productive Ramadan through balance\, intention\, and compassion. \nSunday\, March 1 | 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. PST | MCC Prayer Hall (capped at 400 sisters) | Join in-person or watch virtually (for registered sisters\, we will send you the unlisted livestream link one hour before we go live) | Free (option to pre-order take-out Iftar dinner boxes); RSVP at http://mcceastbay.org/healing-circle \nUnfortunately\, we do not have the space to host an Iftar due to other events at MCC already happening during Iftar time. Please plan to break your fast elsewhere or purchase to-go Iftar boxes. \nCo-hosted by Maristan\, The Rahmah Foundation\, & MCC East Bay \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nIeasha Prime is the Director of Women’s Programming at Dar al Hijrah Islamic Center in Virginia and the founder of the DC Muslim Women’s Conference. She converted to Islam more than 20 years ago\, after serving as a Youth Ambassador to Morocco and Senegal. There\, she developed a thirst for knowledge that led her to sit at the feet of some of the top Islamic Scholars of our time and learn from them. After having participated in several circles of knowledge in the US\, Ieasha decided to pursue religious studies abroad. She studied Arabic and the Quran at the Fajr Institute in Cairo\, Egypt. Later\, she moved to Hadramaut\, Yemen\, and enrolled in Dar al Zahra\, an Islamic University for Women. There\, she studied Aqeedah\, the Quran\, Hadith\, Arabic\, Jurisprudence (Fiqh)\, Islamic law\, the Purification of the Heart\, and other religious-related subjects. She has received several scholarly licenses (ijaza). The work she is most committed to and enjoys has been developing Islamic programming\, Islamic Studies curriculum\, and Rites of Passage programs for youth and adults. The majority of her life has been as an educator and activist. She is most passionate about combining Islamic studies\, cultural art\, activism\, and service to train leaders to rise above whatever challenges stand in their way and those of the community they serve. In addition to her full-time work\, she is the co-founder and Executive Director of Barakah INC\, an organization committed to training Muslim women in traditional Islamic sciences with a focus on modern application. Sister Ieasha is best known for her participation in the National Women’s March and for the courses she teaches on traditional knowledge\, the challenges of race and gender in the Muslim community\, and Spirituality. Ieasha Prime is a proud wife and mother of three children. \n– More Shaykha Ieasha Prime: http://mcceastbay.org/prime \nShaykah Dr. Rania Awaad M.D.\, is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Stanford University School of Medicine\, where she is the Director of the Stanford Muslim Mental Health & Islamic Psychology Lab as well as Stanford University’s Affiliate Chaplain and Affiliate Professor of Islamic Studies. In the community\, she serves as the President and Co-Founder of Maristan\, a holistic mental health nonprofit serving Muslim communities\, and the Director of The Rahmah Foundation\, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating Muslim women and girls. Prior to studying medicine\, she pursued classical Islamic studies in Damascus\, Syria\, and holds certifications (ijaza) in the Qur’an\, Islamic Law\, and other branches of the Islamic Sciences. Follow her @Dr.RaniaAwaad \nRaised in the U.S.\, Ustadha Rania Awaad began her formal study of the traditional Islamic sciences when her parents permitted her to travel to Damascus\, Syria\, at 14. Her desire to continue studying the Deen led to multiple trips back to Damascus\, interspersed with her high school\, college\, and medical studies. She was honored to receive Ijazah (authorization to teach) in several branches of the Shari’ah sciences from many renowned scholars\, including several female scholars. She has received an Ijazah to teach Tajwid in the Hafs and Warsh recitations from the late eminent Syrian scholar Shaykh Abu Hassan al-Kurdi. \nIn addition to completing several advanced texts of the Shafi’i madhhab\, she is licensed to teach texts of Maliki fiqh\, Adab\, and Ihsan. Currently\, Ustadha Rania teaches online and local classes for The Rahmah Foundation\, Rabata. She is on the faculty of Zaytuna College\, where she teaches courses in Shafi’i fiqh and women’s issues in fiqh. She has also helped develop and co-direct the Tajweed and Hifz program. Ustadha Rania is also a medical doctor specializing in Psychiatry. She completed her Psychiatric residency and fellowship training at Stanford University\, where she is currently on the faculty as a Clinical Instructor in the Stanford Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences department. Her medical interests include addressing mental health care concerns in the Muslim community\, particularly those of Muslim women and girls. She has been awarded grants from the NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health) to research this topic and has presented her findings at several medical conferences. Other ongoing endeavors include compiling manuscripts addressing female-related mental health and medical issues from a fiqh-oriented perspective. \nShe is the Director of the Rahmah Foundation\, a non-profit organization that teaches Muslim women and girls traditional Islamic knowledge. In this capacity\, she also heads the Murbbiyah Mentoring Program\, which trains young women to teach and mentor Muslim girls and teens. Ustadha Rania is both a wife and a mother; she has been counseling and teaching women classes on Tajwid\, Shafi’i Fiqh\, Ihsan\, marriage\, and raising children since 1999. \n– More from Shaykha Dr. Rania: http://mcceastbay.org/rania URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/prophetic-focus/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Sisters Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Prophetic-Focus-Ramadan-Learning-Circle.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Rahmah Foundation":MAILTO:mailbox@therahmahfoundation.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260301T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260301T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T134040 CREATED:20260216T010109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T212413Z UID:10024825-1772382600-1772391600@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Special Needs/Disabilities Family Iftar | Shaykh Rami Nsour DESCRIPTION:– Accommodations for separate registration or check-in lines to avoid long wait times\n\n\n\n– Nearby accessible parking accommodations\n\n\n\n– Ample aisle space in halls/venues to maneuver wheelchairs in and out\n\n\n\n– Sign Language Interpreter for programs\n\n\n\n– Accessible seating near the front and sides of the hall with ease of access\n\n\n\n– Front of hall reserved\, designated seating specifically for guests who are Deaf to see an ASL Interpreter\n\n\n\n– Ramp/lifts/elevators provided throughout the venue as appropriate\, including the stage\n\n\n\n– Specialized childcare arrangements for children with disabilities provided by capable\, trained volunteers\n\n\n\n– Captions on media/videos shown where an ASL Interpreter is not available\n\n\n\n– Ushering for guests with special needs\n\n\n\n\nCaregiving in Ramadan \n\n\n\n\nHalaqah with Therapist Wajma Nasir \n\n\n\nRespite care provided\n\n\n\nFamily social time\n\n\n\nIftar together\n\n\n\nGoody bags for children\n\n\n\n\nLocation: MCC East Bay\, 5724 W. Las Positas Blvd. Suite 300\, Pleasanton\, CA 94588 \n\n\n\n\n\nContact help@mcceastbay.org with any questions. MCC’s Special Needs Coordinator Shereen Qaadri will get right back to you\, inshaAllah! \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nFor Individuals & Families with Special Needs or Disability who reside in the San Francisco Bay Area: Join MCC’s Seventh Annual Iftar! Shaykh Rami Nsour will be our esteemed guest speaker at this Iftar. \n\n\n\n4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Sunday\, March 1\, 2026 | MCC Conference Room\, followed by Iftar in the Banquet Hall |  Free; RSVP required | Register at: https://mcceastbay.org/special-iftar \n\n\n\nSchedule  \n\n\n\n\n– 4:30 p.m. – Asr prayer\n\n\n\n– 4:45 p.m. – Pre-Iftar session in Prayer Hall with Sheikh Rami Nsour\n\n\n\n– 5:55 p.m. – Walk out to the Banquet Hall to socialize and reflect before breaking the fast with dates.\n\n\n\n– 6:05 p.m. – Maghrib prayer in Prayer Hall\n\n\n\n– 6:20 p.m. – Iftar in Banquet Hall\n\n\n\n– 8 p.m. – Isha/Taraweeh prayers\n\nSponsored by Muhsen Bay Area and MCC East Bay.  \nPlease also attend Muhsen Bay Area’s annual Ramadan fundraiser on Saturday\, February 28: https://donations.swiftgive.org/event/page/muhsen-bay-iftar \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? help@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n\n– More Muhsen co-sponsored events at MCC: https://mcceastbay.org/muhsen\n– More Maristan videos at the mosque: http://mcceastbay.org/maristan\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about how MCC is privileged to accommodate our special needs community: https://mcceastbay.org/accommodating-disabilities \n\n\n\n\n\nAt this Iftar\, Br. Aman Patel and Br. Wali is joining us from MUHSEN HQ. \nAlhamdulillah\, since 2017\, the MCC East Bay has been proud to be the first masjid on the West Coast to be certified as special-needs friendly. In 2019\, MCC East Bay became the first gold-certified masjid in California. We are working hard to become the first platinum-certified masjid on the West Coast. \n\n\n\nWatch an event recap of a prior special needs event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEZTL0CtzOE. \n\n\n\nThis Iftar is in partnership with Muhsen Bay Area & Maristan. \n\n\n\nQuestions or accommodation requests? help@mcceastbay.org. MCC’s Special Needs Coordinator\, Shereen Qaadri\, will get back to you promptly\, inshaAllah. \n\n\n\nBelow is a list of practices approved and endorsed by MUHSEN (Muslims Understanding and Helping Special Education Needs) to facilitate inclusion and accommodation at MCC events for individuals and families with special needs. \n\n\n\n\n– Accommodations for separate registration or check-in lines to avoid long wait times\n\n\n\n– Nearby accessible parking accommodations\n\n\n\n– Ample aisle space in halls/venues to maneuver wheelchairs in and out\n\n\n\n– Sign Language Interpreter for programs\n\n\n\n– Accessible seating near the front and sides of the hall with ease of access\n\n\n\n– Front of hall reserved\, designated seating specifically for guests who are Deaf to see an ASL Interpreter\n\n\n\n– Ramp/lifts/elevators provided throughout the venue as appropriate\, including the stage\n\n\n\n– Specialized childcare arrangements for children with disabilities provided by capable\, trained volunteers\n\n\n\n– Captions on media/videos shown where an ASL Interpreter is not available\n\n\n\n– Ushering for guests with special needs\n\n\n\n\nCaregiving in Ramadan \n\n\n\n\nHalaqah with Therapist Wajma Nasir \n\n\n\nRespite care provided\n\n\n\nFamily social time\n\n\n\nIftar together\n\n\n\nGoody bags for children\n\n\n\n\nLocation: MCC East Bay\, 5724 W. Las Positas Blvd. Suite 300\, Pleasanton\, CA 94588 \n\n\n\n\n\nContact help@mcceastbay.org with any questions. MCC’s Special Needs Coordinator Shereen Qaadri will get right back to you\, inshaAllah! URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/seventh-annual-special-iftar/ 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/Special-Needs-Iftar.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260301T175000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260301T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T134040 CREATED:20260216T161533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T212238Z UID:10024828-1772387400-1772391600@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:MCC '26 Daily Iftar - Week Three (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\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-three/ 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:20260306T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T134040 CREATED:20260215T172945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T172350Z UID:10024821-1772814600-1772827200@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:High School Halaqa (Sidi Muhammad Constantino) & Iftar DESCRIPTION:For High School Girls & Boys (grades 9-12): Join us on the third Friday of Ramadan for a program just for you: pray Asr in the congregation\, listen to a special guest youth halaqa speaker\, and enjoy a yummy Iftar dinner. \nStick around and pray Isha/Taraweeh at 8 p.m. \nPre-halaqa attendance is required. Teens may not come for Iftar only. \n\n– Friday\, Feb. 20: Check-in at 4:15 p.m.\, 4:30 p.m. Asr prayer\, Halaqa begins at 4:40 p.m. promptly. Maghrib at 5:56 p.m.\nRSVP at http://mcceastbay.org/youth-1 (opens on Tues.\, Feb. 17 @ 7 p.m.)\n– Friday\, March 6: Check-in at 4:30 p.m.\, 4:45 p.m. Asr prayer\, Halaqa begins at 4:55 p.m. promptly. Maghrib at 6:10 p.m.\nRSVP at http://mcceastbay.org/youth-3 (opens on Sun.\, March 1)\n\nThe schedule is: \n4:30 p.m. – Registration + nametags\n4:45 p.m. – Asr prayers\n4:55 p.m. – The program begins promptly\n6:10 p.m. – Maghreb Athan followed by Iftar\n6:40 p.m. to 7:40 p.m. – Fun Game/Activity \nNominal $7/youth cost to have an accurate number of attendees. MCC 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. \nIftar times in Ramadan 2026 at mcceastbay.org/timetable \nThe youth halaqa is held in the MCC Conference Room. The Iftars are held in the Banquet Hall. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/second-high-school-iftar/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Teen,Youth Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Youth-Iftars-3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T134040 CREATED:20251211T192213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T041746Z UID:10024982-1772823600-1772830800@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-3/2026-03-06/ 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:20260306T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T134040 CREATED:20260216T200209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T015320Z UID:10024844-1772827200-1772834400@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/2026-03-06/ 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:20260306T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T230000 DTSTAMP:20260404T134040 CREATED:20260215T182349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T083145Z UID:10024824-1772834400-1772838000@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Post-Taraweeh Khatira | Badr: When the Impossible Became Possible | Hafiz Atef Arabi DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our annual commemoration of the Great Battle of Badr\, which took place on the 17th of Ramadan. This is the Decisive Day when Allah gave victory to His Beloved Prophet ﷺ  and the Companions ‏رضي الله عنهم. The Battle of Badr was a turning point for the entire Ummah\, and many lessons can be learned from the events. \nCommemorating events from the life of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) gives life to our hearts\, strengthens our faith\, and inspires love\, reverence\, and dedication within us. \nJoin us after Taraweeh tonight (Friday) with Hafiz Atef Arabi\, who will impart lessons from this battle in which the impossible became possible. \n\nMore Hafiz Atef: http://mcceastbay.org/atef\n\n10 p.m. to 11 p.m. | Friday\, March 6\, 2026 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join in person or watch online at mcceastbay.org/live \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nThe historic Battle of Badr took place on the 17th of Ramadan. \nAs we commemorate the Battle of Badr (17th of Ramadan)\, we renew our trust\, love\, and connection to Allah\, who made the seemingly impossible possible by granting Muslims victory and providing Divine assistance. As Muslims in our Ummah struggle in different aspects of our lives\, it is Allah ﷻ again who can assist us in times of need and make what we feel to be insurmountable a true victory for this life and the Next. \nJoin us or tune in to reignite our Badr inspiration in our lives! This was when only 313 Muslims heroically fought on the battlefield at Badr against seemingly insurmountable odds; this night in 2025 is especially relevant given the struggles of our brothers and sisters around the world. \nOn the 17th of Ramadan\, our Beloved Prophet ﷺ courageously led 313 Muslims into their first major battle against their adversaries. \nThe Qurayshi Meccans\, with their 1\,000-strong army\, were formidable opponents to the believers. As the two sides clashed on the battlefield\, the Quraysh were taken by surprise and retreated in fear. \nAngels descended upon the battlefield\, turning the tide in favor of the Muslims. This victory marked their success in the first battle fought against the disbelievers. \nThe Muslim community faced additional challenges\, some of which led to less favorable outcomes. However\, the fledgling ummah persevered despite these setbacks\, paving the way for the continued dissemination of the Prophet’s message. \nThanks to the brave sacrifices of our predecessors 1\,500 years ago\, we are honored to continue spreading Islam’s uplifting message. URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/badr-khatira/ 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/updated-Badr.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260306T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T040000 DTSTAMP:20260404T134040 CREATED:20260216T202205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T045331Z UID:10024834-1772834400-1772856000@mcceastbay.org SUMMARY:Boys Qiyam | Ustadh Quran Hodge DESCRIPTION:For Boys (grades 6-12): After the nightly Taraweeh ends on Friday night (~10 p.m.)\, join us for a night of Qiyam led by Ustadh Qur’an Hodge to connect with Allah (swt) and gain the blessings of this blessed month. \nFriday\, March 6 to Saturday\, March 7 | After Taraweeh prayers end (~10 p.m.) until Suhoor (4 a.m.) | MCC Conference Room | $30/person; capped at 100 | Register at mcceastbay.org/boys-qiyam \nActivities Include: Archery\, Quran Competitions\, Poetry\, Barbering\, Test of Strength\, Brotherhood\, and Team Bonding. \nSuhoor will be provided. \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. \nOn Saturday\, March 7\, SRVIC is also having a Brothers’ Qiyam for ages 12+. Sign up here.  \nAbout the Facilitator \nQur’an Hodge is a Bay Area native. He began his Islamic education in 2019\, studying Arabic at the Al Maqasid Seminary in Pennsylvania. Sidi Quran continued to Dar Al Mustafa\, a Yemeni Islamic university in Tarim\, Hadhramaut. At this Islamic seminary founded by Habib Umar bin Hafiz\, Sidi Qur’an studied Ibtidaiyya\, Hadith\, Aqida\, Seerah\, Nahw\, Quran Hifzdh\, Kitaba\, and Tafseer in classical Arabic. \nSidi Quran Hodge has completed certificates in Taleef Collective’s Refining the Core and Zaytuna College’s Permaculture Program. He is passionate about creatively working on community issues\, particularly the challenges Muslim youth face. He lives with his wife and child in Castro Valley. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/teen-boys-qiyam/ LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States CATEGORIES:Teen,Youth Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/updated-Boys-Qiyam-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T133000 DTSTAMP:20260404T134040 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:20260404T134040 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:20260404T134040 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/ 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:20260404T134040 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:20260404T134040 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:20260404T134040 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:20260404T134040 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:20260404T134040 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:20260404T134040 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:20260404T134040 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:20260404T134040 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:20260404T134040 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:20260404T134040 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 END:VCALENDAR