MCC East Bay

Gathering of the Hearts | Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi
2026-02-12 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi for our monthly in-person and online gathering for women (ages 18+) to commune, reflect, discuss, and gain strength and support from each other.
7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Monthly on a Thursday | Free; no registration required | Conference Room or watch live online at https://mcceastbay.org/live
In this class, we use “Purification of the Heart” and “Foundations of the Spiritual Path” By Sidi Ahmad Zarruq, Translated by Hamza Yusuf. Download the book at HTTP://mcceastbay.org/foundations
Watch past session recordings at https://mcceastbay.org/muslimah-purification
We discuss spirituality, self-development, relevant and contemporary topics, and issues related to Muslim women’s roles and responsibilities in today’s knotted-up world. We also examine “Purification of the Heart: Signs, Symptoms, and Cures of the Spiritual Diseases of the Heart” by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf.

– More Ustadha Hosai: https://mcceastbay.org/hosai
– ‘Purification of the Heart’ Series: (Adults): https://mcceastbay.org/heart-purification
– ‘Purification of the Heart’ Series: (Women): https://mcceastbay.org/muslimah-purification
– ‘Purification of the Heart’ Series (Teens): https://mcceastbay.org/purification
– ‘Agenda to Change our Condition’ Series: https://mcceastbay.org/agenda
– ‘Modern Muslim Parenting’ Series: https://mcceastbay.org/islamic-parenting

This is a discussion-based group, and participation is not only encouraged, but it is required.
Sorry, no babysitting provided. The in-person option is for women only, or the virtual option so anyone can watch live on:

– YouTube: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– Facebook: https://mcceastbay.org/facebook
– Instagram: https://mcceastbay.org/instagram

About 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, self-development, interfaith bridge-building, spirituality, etc.
In 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.
These monthly sessions are live-streamed and recorded. Watch past Ustadha Hosai recordings at https://mcceastbay.org/hosai
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2026-02-13 12:30 - 14:50 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026:

12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.

Ustadh Bilal Acevedo delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.

Sidi Ahmed Khan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.

Hafiz Yaseen Mahmood delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

Hafiz Yaseen Mahmood delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*Please attend at 12:30 or 2:30 p.m. at MCC to avoid heavier first-service congestion whenever possible, or please attend the off-site MCC Jumu’ah service, that is, each week at the Rosewood Commons, 4450 Rosewood Dr (Building 5)., Pleasanton. Rosewood is only a five-minute drive from MCC.

Please note that the former HP lot (now part of the Pleasanton Unified School District) is no longer available to our congregation. The District graciously provides the MCC congregation a limited number of parking space. Please come to the first or fourth Jumuah at MCC to ease up parking congestion or, better yet, attend our weekly parallel satellite prayer from 1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m. at Rosewood Center (Building 5): https://mcceastbay.org/rosewood

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Sidi Ahmed: https://mcceastbay.org/ahmed-khan
– More Hafiz Yaseen: http://mcceastbay.org/yaseen

For 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.
Please 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.
The prayer times are at ICL:

First Jummah: 12:30 p.m. 12:55 p.m.
Second Jummah: 1:30 p.m. 1:55 p.m.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
We 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

Hidaya Foundation Collection Drive @ Jumu’ahs
2026-02-13 12:30 - 15:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Help our less fortunate sisters and brothers around the world this Friday.
Hidaya Foundation will be in the MCC parking lot during our three Jumu’ah services (12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.) on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.
The collection truck staff will give you a tax-deductible receipt. A $10 donation per bag is needed to help cover the cost of shipping the container to your needy Muslim sisters and brothers overseas.
Please be considerate of the dignity of the families receiving your generous contributions by donating quality, washed, and folded used items.
The Hidaya Foundation collection truck will accept:

– Winter coats, jackets, and sweatshirts (for all ages and all seasons);
– Blankets, sleeping bags, comforters, pillows, bed sheets, towels;
– Baby clothes, regular clothes, and traditional clothes like Shalwar Kamis (men & women), Hijabs, etc.;
– Tennis shoes, sneakers, runners, boots, sandals (tie laces together);
– Backpacks with school supplies and educational books;
– Children’s toys;
– Pots and pans and kitchen items;
– Tents, tarps & tools, and;
– No food items since buying locally is cheaper and gets there faster.
– No furniture, please (submit furniture to the MCC Refugee Team at https://mcceastbay.org/furniture)

Please tie all shoelaces together to ensure pairs stay together. Also, please do not donate broken or dirty items.
Learn more about the Hidaya Foundation container project at https://www.hidaya.org/social-welfare/container-shipment-for-in-kind-donations
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

CAIR-SFBA Tables @ MCC Jumu’ahs
2026-02-13 12:30 - 15:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
CAIR-SFBA is a civil rights non-profit that provides civil rights and immigration services to Muslims. They are tabling this Friday to share information on how to protect yourself and your families amid increased targeting of immigrants and non-immigrants alike. They will also share information about their free legal services. Visit their table this Friday to learn more about their services.

Islamic Center of Livermore Tables @ MCC Jumu’ahs
2026-02-13 12:30 - 15:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
The Islamic Center of Livermore is doing its Annual Fundraiser on February 21 with Shaykh Alaeddin El-Bakri at 5 p.m. at Chandni Restaurant in Fremont to purchase a property that will become a mosque insha’Allah. They are collecting donations for the downpayment.
Visit their table this Friday to join the effort and support your local sister mosque.

Foundation For Islamic Scholarship and Teaching Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
2026-02-13 12:30 - 15:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Founded in 2016, the Foundation for Islamic Scholarship and Teaching (FIST) is a private, non-profit corporation created to provide financial support and assistance to scholars and students of classical Islam.They are raising funds to sponsor Umrah trips for 35 unsung and unrecognized heroes in our community who have long serves as volunteers in our communities and don’t have the finanical means to perform Umrah. They are also requesting donations to feed the needy in Madinah.Visit their table this Friday to support them.

– To sponsor Umrah trips, send donations via Zelle to donate@islamicscholarship.org

– To feed the poor in Madinah, send donations via Zelle to miskinmedina@gmail.com

– To nominate a community hero in the San Francisco Bay Area: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/community-hero

Heroes for Umrah/Hajj

In our Heroes for Umrah/Hajj program, we take the unsung heroes and unrecognized, long-standing volunteers of our local communities who lack financial means to the blessed cities of Mecca and Medina, accompanied by notable scholars who teach them before and during their travels. Upon return, these heroes present educational reflections for the wider community.

“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

Attorneys @ Jumu'ah: Free Legal Clinic
2026-02-13 13:30 - 15:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
During the third and fourth Jumu’ah services at MCC, Legal Attorney Erum Choudhry will be providing a free fifteen-minute consultation in the following areas:

Islamic Estate Planning
Immigration: Family-based, employment-based, Citizenship
Bankruptcy: Chapters 7 and 13

Appointments are required to receive a free consultation. No walk-ins will be allowed. Please sign up at mcceastbay.org/legal-clinic
Third Fridays of Each Month | 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | MCC Room 16 | Appointment required (no walk-ins); RSVP at mcceastbay.org/legal-clinic
MCC will hold legal clinics on the following days:

2026:

Jan. 16, 2026
Feb. 13, 2026
April 17, 2026
May 15, 2026
June 19, 2026
July 17, 2026
Aug. 21, 2026
Sep. 18, 2026
Oct. 16, 2026
Nov. 20, 2026
Dec. 18, 2026

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
Erum Choudhry has more than ten years of legal experience. She graduated from Cornell Law School in 2002. She served as a senior attorney/associate with boutique law firms in Silicon Valley and well-established law firms in Northern California. She counsels clients from individuals, families, and startups to Fortune 500 companies, major hospitals, and multinational corporations.
She is committed to helping each client with a personalized solution. She is well equipped with the tools like experience, staff, empathy, and compassion to help communities grapple with boom-bust challenges, whether immigration, bankruptcy, or estate planning matters. She picked these areas of practice because these areas of law allow her to understand her clients, serve the community, and help them enjoy a stress-free life.
She enjoys interacting with her clients and audience. She is a frequent speaker at local community and youth events. She provides pro bono services to underprivileged community members and works with local nonprofit organizations to help immigrants.

Women's Weekly Friday Evening Halaqa | The Rahmah Foundation
2026-02-13 19:00 - 21:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Ustadha Dr. Rania Awaad holds a weekly women’s gathering on Friday evenings to discuss navigating contemporary issues. This program runs in parallel to the Friday night girl’s halaqa.

7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Every Friday from September 19, 2025, to May 22, 2026 | MCC Conference Room | Free; no registration or RSVP required to attend in person | To join virtually, register at https://mcceastbay.org/zoom

– More Dr. Rania: https://mcceastbay.org/rania
– Watch past Dr. Rania’s Friday Night Halaqa (FNH) recordings: https://mcceastbay.org/womens-halaqa
– Join Dr. Rania’s WhatsUp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HlHmFFnGbwvCvLl6uGD1C4
– The Rahmah Foundation’s Holiday Calendar: https://mcceastbay.org/rahmah-calendar

The FNH Fall session runs from Friday, September 19, 2025, to May 22, 2026, with no halaqas on the following dates: Friday, November 28, December 19, December 26, January 2, February 20 through March 27, April 3, and April 10. See calendar.

Free weekly babysitting is provided in Room 23. Facility map: https://mcceastbay.org/facility-map

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

This women’s halaqa is hosted at MCC and runs parallel to the girls & teens program in partnership with The Rahmah Foundation.

Ustadha Rania Awaad was raised in the U.S. and 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 resulted in multiple trips back to Damascus, interspersed between her high school, college, and medical studies. She was honored to receive Ijazah (authorization to teach) several branches of the Shari’ah sciences at the hands of many renowned scholars, including many female scholars. She has received Ijazah to teach Tajwid in the Hafs and Warsh recitations from the late eminent Syrian scholar Shaykh Abu Hassan al-Kurdi. In 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 and has helped develop and co-direct the Tajweed and Hifz program.

Ustadha Rania is also a medical doctor with a specialty 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 that 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. She is the Director of the Rahmah Foundation, a non-profit organization that teaches traditional Islamic knowledge to Muslim women and girls. 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.

Learn more about Dr. Rania and her work at http://med.stanford.edu/psychiatry/research/MuslimMHLab.html

Every Friday evening, the MCC bustles with activity. MCC hosts four halaqas to increase God-consciousness for youth, women, and men.

Join Dr. Rania Awaad‘s women’s gathering on navigating contemporary issues from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. This wide-ranging Muslimah halaqa is in the MCC Conference Room, and the first hour is live-streamed here (watch past sessions at https://mcceastbay.org/halaqa). This halaqa is organized in partnership with The Rahmah Foundation. Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Friday Night Teen High School Halaqa | Sidi Quran Hodge
2026-02-13 19:00 - 21:00
Join Ustadh Quran Hodge for weekly Friday evening basketball & halaqa sessions for teen high school boys from 9th through 12th grade.
These sessions aim to craft our next generation of confident, faithful Muslim men. These halaqas are for high school boys only—no younger boys are allowed. Each session is capped at 30 teens. Once limited spots are full, please kindly join the waitlist.
The first hour is physical activity in the gym (basketball, flag football, or soccer), and the latter hour is pizza and a teen halaqa with Sidi Quran.
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Fridays | October 24, 2025, to May 22, 2026 (with a break in Ramadan 2026) | $400/person | Register at mcceastbay.org/boys
The MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a family in the East Bay from benefiting from any offering at the MCC facility. To request a financial waiver, please complete the application at mcceastbay.org/scholarship
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
Location of Friday evening sessions for high school boys in ‘25 and ‘26:

– October 24, 2025, at Dublin High School
– October 31, 2025, at Dublin High School
– November 7, 2025, at Donlon Elementary School
– November 14, 2025, at Donlon Elementary School
– November 21, 2025, at Donlon Elementary School
– November 28, 2024 (no session)
– December 5, 2025, at Donlon Elementary School
– December 12, 2025, at Donlon Elementary School
– December 19, 2025, at Donlon Elementary School
– December 26, 2024 (no session)
– January 2, 2025 (no session)
– January 9, 2026, at location TBA
– January 16, 2026, at location TBA
– January 23, 2026, at location TBA
– January 30, 2026, at location TBA
– February 6, 2026, at location TBA
– February 13, 2026, at location TBA

– February 20, 2026 (no season in Ramadan)

– February 27, 2026 (no session in Ramadan)– March 6, 2026 (no session)
– March 13, 2026 (no session in Ramadan)
– March 20, 2026 (no session in Ramadan)
– March 27, 2025 (no session) at location TBA
– April 3, 2026, at location TBA
– April 10, 2026, at location TBA
– April 17, 2026, at location TBA
– April 24, 2026, at location TBA
– May 1, 2026, at location TBA
– May 8, 2026, at location TBA
– May 15, 2026, at location TBA
– May 22, 2026, at location TBA

About Sidi Quran
Qur’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.
Sidi Quran has completed certificates in Taleef Collective’s Refining the Core and Zaytuna College’s Permaculture Program. He is passionate about creatively working on community issues, particularly the challenges Muslim youth face. He lives with his wife and child in Castro Valley.

– More Quran Hodge: https://mcceastbay.org/quran-hodge

Fiqh of Zakat: All Things Zakat: From Stocks to Livestock | Shaykh Talal Ahdab
2026-02-13 19:00 - 21:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Ramadan rapidly approaches, during which fasting and giving zakat are enjoined. Join us for this pre-Ramadan Charitable Planning Workshop on all things Zakat: stocks to livestock, principles to rules.
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Friday, Feb. 13 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live
About the Speaker

Shaykh Talal Ahdab serves on the MA faculty at Zaytuna College. He pursued a rigorous, structured classical curriculum under Islamic authorities, focusing on Islamic theology, epistemology, ontology, language, jurisprudence, and legal theory. Over the last twenty years, he has taught the Islamic disciplines to senior students and professors of Islamic studies. His research interests include exploring how modern challenges can be addressed through Islam’s rich tradition of knowledge and scholarship.
Sheikh Talal is fluent in Arabic. He joined the Zaytuna College faculty in the fall of 2017.
More Shaykh Talal: http://mcceastbay.org/talal
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Being Muslim: Monthly Convert Bookclub | Ustadh Omar Naisan
2026-02-14 10:30 - 12:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For All New Muslim Women & Men (regardless of when you took your Shahadah): The Being Muslim Bookclub is dedicated to empowering converts and beginning Muslims to live Islam in a practical, sustainable way.
Each month, we delve into one chapter to gain clarity on how to live and practice Islam, exploring the foundational elements of what Muslims believe.
This eight-month book club with Ustadh Omar Naisan is for all reverts, regardless of when you took your Shahadah. It is invaluable to those new to their journey in Islam and those returning to faith.
10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Second Saturday of Each Month | MCC Prayer Hall | Free; no registration required | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live

– Watch past recordings of “Being Muslim Bookclub”: http://mcceastbay.org/being-muslim
– More Sidi Omer Naisan: http://mcceastbay.org/omar

MCC’s new Muslim Coordinator, Blanca Vizcarra, facilitates these monthly meetings. She can be reached at blanca@mcceastbay.org or (510) 660-7524.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Saturday, January 10, 2026 (Chapters 1 & 2)
Saturday, February 14, 2026 (Chapter 3)
No session in March during Ramadan break
Saturday, April 11, 2026 (Chapter 4)
Saturday, May 9, 2026 (Chapter 5)
Saturday, June 13, 2026 (Chapter 6)
Saturday, July 11, 2026 (Chapter 7)
Saturday, August 8, 2026 (Chapter 8)

Attendees, we recommend getting the “Being Muslim: A Practical Guide”: https://a.co/d/30W2yXM
The Being Muslim book club provides attendees with practical knowledge they can apply in their daily lives. Whether you are new to the religion or want to freshen up on the basics, the material is designed to deepen your connection to the most essential aspects of Islam through a holistic integration of the three branches of the religion: true beliefs (imān), good conduct (islām), and beauty of character (iḥsān).
We will cover a broad array of subjects, including core theology, purification and prayer, the path of spiritual refinement, a survey of the life of the Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم, an introduction to the Qur’an, how to live an ethical, Islam-centered lifestyle, and more. New Muslims of all backgrounds and ages are welcome.
In our monthly chapter readings, we will focus on foundational beliefs, worship, spiritual refinement, lifestyle, and more. We recommend this book club for those seeking a deeper meaning in their faith.
About the Facilitator
Ustadh Omar Naisan is a Ph.D. student in the Historical & Cultural Studies of Religion program at the Graduate Theological Union. He holds a Master of Arts in New Testament from the Graduate Theological Union. His published MA thesis is titled “Decrypting the Son of Man Problem: An Inquiry into the Dominant Approaches to the Son of Man Problem and its Conspicuous Application in Mark 8:27-31.” His interests include comparative theology, philology in religious corpora, and historical-critical studies of religious canons.
– More Ustadh Omar: http://mcceastbay.org/omar
About the Author
After completing his bachelor’s degree in Islamic studies at the University of Michigan, Asad Tarsin continued his private study of Islamic theology, sacred law, philosophy, and spirituality with various scholars, including Shaykh Hamza Yusuf and Dr. Sherman Jackson. He has served on the board of the Deen Intensive Foundation for over fifteen years. He has a particular interest in creating sustainable models of education for new and returning Muslims, as well as educating the broader public about the beauty of Islam. “Being Muslim: A Practical Guide” is his first published work. Dr. As’ad Tarsin is an emergency physician by training and lives in Michigan with his wife and three children.

Pre-Ramadan Bazar & Family Festival
2026-02-14 12:00 - 17:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Join us for MCC’s annual Tenth-Annual MCC Family Pre-Ramadan Bazaar.
12 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Saturday, February 14, 2026 | MCC Parking Lot | Free | Vendors, please sign up at mcceastbay.org/vendors
We will have a diverse array of vendors present. Keep an eye on this page for updates on the schedule and confirmed vendors.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
List of Vendors:
Clothes/Perfumes/Hijabs/Handbags:

Layali the Collection – Abayas
Hijab Elegance
RUH
Karisma Children’s Clothes
Revive Men’s
Izna Desi collection
Elegant Designs
Pakistan Bazar
aliyas_choice
Arabian nights
Madina Essence

Crafts

Khadija’s Creations

Food

Hyderabadi Ziaqa Catering

Women's Quran Circles (Pre-Ramadan Bay Area Khatam)
2026-02-15 13:30 - 16:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For Teen Girls & All Sisters! Ten Qur’an Circle groups across the Bay Area gather to complete their Qur’an together and recite du’a. Join us as we launch new collective Quran Circles and motivate each other, as sisters, to complete the Quran this Ramadan.
Sunday, Feb. 15 | 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. | MCC Conference Room (refreshments served in the Banquet Hall) | Sisters Only | In-person only | Space limited | Free; RSVP at mcceastbay.org/grand-khatam
Sponsored by Quran Circles & MCC East Bay.
About QuranCircles
QuranCircles is an initiative rooted in connection and suhba through the collective reading of the Book of Allah. It follows a simple, reproducible model in which 10–12 members come together each month to complete a khatam (full reading) of the Qur’an.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
About the Presenters:
Anse Sawsan Imady
Ustadha Sawsan Imady is a scholar and educator. She has a BA in English literature from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and an M.S.Ed. in Education from the University of Southern California. She has taught for over 45 years and has worked in many schools and educational institutions, in roles including teacher, supervisor, teacher trainer, and member of several Cognia accreditation teams. She has been involved in developing several curricula. She has studied for decades with elite scholars in Syria. Her most recent position was at the Islamic Educational College in Amman, Jordan, where she served as Educational Supervisor for the American Program for the past 11 years.
Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi is the co-founder of MH4M (http://mentalhealth4muslims.com), established in 2010. For nearly 20 years, she has been actively involved in the Bay Area and Southern California Muslim community, working and volunteering for many notable organizations. Learn more about her at http://hosaimojaddidi.com
– More Ustadha Hosai: http://mcceastbay.org/hosai

Mawlid: Hearts Connected | Ta'leef Collective
2026-02-15 17:30 - 19:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
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Join us Sunday nights at 5:30 p.m. from January 18, 2026, to February 15, 2026, for evenings of remembrance, reflection, and community, as MCC East Bay temporarily hosts Ta’leef Collective’s long-running weekly Mawlid.
Sidi Mahdy Amine is our special guest speaker on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
Gather to connect your heart to the Prophet ﷺ, to God, and to God’s servants. This gathering has been lovingly sustained for over 20 years by dedicated volunteers, munshids, and teachers. Each week will feature reflections from esteemed guest teachers. Join us and keep the connections alive.
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Sundays | Jan. 18 to Feb. 15 | MCC Conference Room | Please join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live
Sponsored by Taleef Collective & MCC East Bay.
Ahead of Ramadan ’26, MCC is temporarily hosting five weeks of Ta’leef Collective’s weekly Mawlid, a beautiful gathering of community & remembrance that has been held for more than 20 years for the East Bay Muslim community. Please join us on:

Sunday, January 18, 2026
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Sunday, February 15, 2026

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
Mahdy Amine is a Zaytuna College alumnus and practicing attorney. Ustadh Mahdi also teaches Islamic Studies at ILM Tree, and he serves as Convert Care Coordinator for Ta’leef Collective.
“I want people to feel the true beauty of Islam when they encounter Ta’leef. Was not our Prophet (upon him peace and blessings) the radiant embodiment of outer and inner beauty? One who saw him was in awe, and one who knew him fell in love. I hope Taleef translates that experiential beauty to a relevant American context while honoring the ethos and principles of the rich Islamic tradition.”
– More Ustadh Mahdi: https://mcceastbay.org/mahdy
From Taleef:
Dear Ta’leef community,
Asalaamu alaykum.
Peace and blessings to you all.
We invite you to join us this coming Sunday, January 11th, for the last Mawlid gathering in the Main Hall of our Fremont campus. Please bring your family and friends to fill the room as we honor 17 years of memories and look forward to the journey ahead.
Since 2008, this space has been a cherished sanctuary for Ta’leef, holding countless memories of shahadas, weddings, and spiritual growth. This Sunday is a moment to gather in gratitude, honoring all that this community has built here over nearly two decades.
The current property development plans for the building will necessitate our temporary relocation. Our landlord has generously offered to work with us to ensure a smooth transition, including the potential use of the warehouse in the near future after construction.
We want to express our profound gratitude to our landlords. Their immense generosity has provided Ta’leef with a home in Fremont to serve our community for many years, for which we pray that Allah rewards them immensely.
In the meantime, MCC East Bay has graciously offered to temporarily host Ta’leef’s Mawlid for a few weeks beginning January 18th.
May Allah facilitate ease throughout this process, and we look forward to gathering this Sunday to unite our hearts through the love of the Prophet (AS).
With gratitude,
The Ta’leef Board of Directors

*Canceled* Skygazing for New Ramadan Moon
2026-02-17 17:45 - 19:45 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Assalamu Alaikum MCC Family!With no verifiable sightings of the new crescent, the first night of Ramadan will be tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 18, after Isha (8 p.m.) led by Qari Amar Bellaha.The first day of Ramadan fasting begins on Thursday, Feb. 19, insha’Allah.Alhamdulillah, we have been blessed with another opportunity to witness this holy month. We will stream Taraweeh live each night. Here is our nightly recitation schedule.For Tarweeh prayers, worshipers may park in the neighboring Pleasanton School District parking lot (marked “HP on this map).

Learn more: https://mailchi.mp/mcceastbay/533245-5060194?e=87dc03b073
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Assalamu Alaikum, Beloved MCC Family!Due to ongoing rain across the Bay Area, we will not host our annual skygazing for the new moon of Ramadan after Maghrib today. However, to keep this beautiful Sunnah alive, we encourage everyone to still go out this evening and peer into the night sky. Due to overcast skies, we have little chance of seeing the new crescent moon. MCC will review reports from other parts of the country. The new moon will be easily visible tomorrow evening, inshaAllah.Therefore, we expect the first day of fasting to be on Thursday, February 19, and the first night of Taraweeh prayers to be on Wednesday, February 18. Qari Amar Bellaha leads Taraweeh prayers at MCC after Isha at 8 p.m.MCC will send an email notification this evening once we have received the final visibility reports.
MCC adheres to the traditional science of naked-eye (unaided) new crescent moon (hilal) sighting to begin and end our Islamic lunar months.

With clear skies, the crescent (hilal) would be visible shortly after sunset in the area above where the sun had set. It is a beautiful experience to witness its emergence, and it is a sunnah of our noble Prophet ﷺ that we hope our ummah continues to revive.

*Due to rain in the forecast, this event has been canceled.*
Crescentwatch.org encourages everyone to go out to look for the new crescent moon (hilal) on the evening of Tuesday, February 17th (after 29 days of Sha’ban) in anticipation of the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. Qualified Muslim astronomers and reliable visibility forecasts indicate that on Tuesday evening, a “naked-eye” (unaided) sighting of the new crescent moon will be highly unlikely in North America and worldwide. You can check the visibility forecast for your region here (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HBTWMP8bcAMqsPp?format=jpg&name=large).
We will make a determination and final announcement regarding the start of Ramadan as early as possible, but no later than Tuesday, 7:30 pm PT. Please go out to look for the new crescent moon and submit your moon-sighting report here (http://www.crescentwatch.org/cgi-bin/cw.cgi?action=2).
The crescent (hilal) would be visible shortly after sunset in the area above where the sun had set. It is a beautiful experience to witness its emergence, and it is a sunnah of our noble Prophet ﷺ that we hope the ummah revives. Crescentwatch.org adheres to the traditional principle that Islamic lunar months begin and end based on the confirmed, naked-eye sighting of the new crescent moon.
Revive the Sunnah to go outside and look for the new crescent moon in the evening sky that will mark the beginning of Ramadan.

Join us in the MCC parking lot after Maghrib sunset prayers (5:53 p.m.) on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, and join in the excitement when the young crescent moon (hilal) ushers in the Holy Month of Ramadan. The Tri-Valley Stargazers will be in the parking lot (weather permitting) with high-visibility telescopes, allowing us to peer into the night sky starting at 6 p.m.
Jupiter, Saturn, and Mercury (possibly Venus) will be visible if the evening sky is clear.

523 Southern Halal BBQ food truck will sell dinners, and Habibi’s Falooda will provide dessert from 5 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.

MCC adheres to the traditional principle that Islamic lunar months begin and end based on confirmed, verified naked-eye sightings of the new crescent moon globally. MCC will confirm the start of Ramadan in its newsletter on the evening of February 17 (subscribe at https://mcceastbay.org/newsletter).

– If the new moon is sighted on Tuesday, the first night of Taraweeh will be after Isha (8 p.m.) on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, and the first day of fasting will be Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

– If the new moon is not sighted on Tuesday, the first night of Taraweeh will be after Isha (8 p.m.) on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, and the first day of fasting will be Thursday, February 19, 2026.

The MCC homepage (mcceastbay.org) and MCC’s automated phone menu (925-485-1786) will announce the start of Ramadan by about 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17.

Since sunset will be at 5:53, we will likely be able to see the new moon by about 6:45 p.m.

MCC observes the beginning and end of lunar months following the sighting of the crescent moon. Please watch this video by Dr. Youssef Ismail from Zaytuna College for an explanation.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

The du’a to recite if the crescent is sighted:

اللَّهُمَّ أَهِلَّهُ عَلَيْنَا بِالأَمْنِ وَالإِيمَانِ، والسَّلامَةِ والإِسْلامِ، وَالتَّوْفِيقِ لِمَا تُحِبُّ وَتَرْضَى، رَبُّنَا وَرَبُّكَ اللهُ

Allaahumma ahillahu ‛alaynaa bil-amni wal-eemaani, was-salaamati wal-islaami, wat-tawfeeqi limaa tuḥibbu watarḍaa, rabunaa wa rabbuk-allaahu-

O Allah, let the crescent loom above us in peace and faith, safety and Islam, and in agreement with all that You love and pleases You. Our Lord and your Lord is Allah.

(Source: Sunan Al- Tirmidhi)

Qari Amar Bellaha will also be in the Hayward Hills on this Tuesday evening to look for the new crescent moon. If sighted, he will read the special dua from high atop the hills and head down to lead the Taraweeh prayers on Tuesday at 8 p.m. He will be live-streaming his moonsighting atop the Hayward Hills at https://mcceastbay.org/live

Start of Nightly Taraweeh Prayers
2026-02-18 20:00 - 22:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Assalamu Alaikum MCC Family!With no verifiable sightings of the new crescent, the first night of Ramadan will be tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 18, after Isha (8 p.m.) led by Qari Amar Bellaha.The first day of Ramadan fasting begins on Thursday, Feb. 19, insha’Allah.Alhamdulillah, we have been blessed with another opportunity to witness this holy month. We will stream Taraweeh live each night. Here is our nightly recitation schedule.For Tarweeh prayers, worshipers may park in the neighboring Pleasanton School District parking lot (marked “HP on this map).

Learn more: https://mailchi.mp/mcceastbay/533245-5060194?e=87dc03b073

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The first night of Taraweeh prayers at MCC will begin at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Qari Amar will follow this recitation schedule: https://mcceastbay.org/schedule
Here is the Ramadan timetable: http://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-timetable

In Ramadan 2026, Qari Amar Bellaha will recite regular 20 rakats (cycles) at MCC’s nightly Taraweeh, which will begin after Isha at 8 p.m. (first week & second week) and 9 p.m. (third and fourth week). The Taraweeh prayers are also broadcast live on Facebook and YouTube. Qari Amar will follow this recitation schedule: https://mcceastbay.org/schedule

The Tarawih prayers are held indoors in the MCC prayer hall with overflow for men and women in the lobby, and extra overflow in the Conference Room for men and the Banquet hall for women. We also have a Banquet Hall & Parent-Child Prayer Hall (for women with children.

– Ramadan ’26 Taraweeh live streams: https://mcceastbay.org/taraweeh-live

– Qur’anic Recitation playlist: https://mcceastbay.org/tarwih

– Qari Amar’s daily Taraweeh recitation schedule: https://mcceastbay.org/recitation

– More Qari Amar: https://mcceastbay.org/amar

– Qari Amar reciting Juz’ Ama 30 (the final chapter of the Qur’an): https://mcceastbay.org/juz-ama
– Past Year (Ramadan ’25) Taraweeh live streams: https://mcceastbay.org/taraweeh

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

For Jumu’ah, Iftars, and Taraweeh prayer, worshippers may park in our neighbor HP’s parking lot (now the Pleasanton School District). The MCC parking security team will monitor the PUSD lot throughout all 20 rakats of Taraweeh each night and will also direct motorists into and out of the lot.

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Special Needs Prayer Room During Taraweeh
2026-02-18 20:00 - 22:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For our beloved special-needs families!

We want you to enjoy Ramadan just like everyone else. Alhamdulillah, this year during the daily Taraweeh prayers, MCC is providing a prayer room (Room 16) specifically for children and adults with special needs. We will also live-stream the Taraweeh prayers in the room for everyone. We are not providing respite care at the moment.
Daily | 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. (first two week), 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (remaining weeks) | Classroom 16 | RSVP by emailing help@mcceastbay.org
See the Ramadan timetable: http://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-timetable

Sisters Ramadan Daily Juz Reading Program
2026-02-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Sisters: In Ramadan, join us virtually every day for a daily Qur’an reading buddy program and get help reading the Qur’an with one of MCC’s qualified Qur’anic teachers.
If you are struggling to read the Qur’an or need some motivation to read your daily Juz(chapter), then this program is for you!
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. PST | Daily in Ramadan | Virtually | Sisters only | Join virtually at mcceastbay.org/quran-buddy
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

MCC '26 Daily Iftar - Week One (RSVP Req'd)
2026-02-19 17:50 - 19:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
MCC is honored to host a nightly dinner for all our sisters & brothers without local family, travelers, and commuters.

The daily Iftar is suspended only on Saturdays and joins the community-wide Iftar.

The daily Iftar space is in the Kindergarten space next to the MCC kitchen. Map: https://mcceastbay.org/facility-map:

– Starting Thursday, Feb. 19: RSVP for Wednesday, Feb. 19 to Friday, Feb. 20 at https://mcceastbay.org/daily-1

RSVP 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.

– Ramadan timetable: https://mcceastbay.org/timetable

– More about events and activities in Ramadan 2026 at mcceastbay.org/ramadan

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

– Contribute towards an Iftar or Suhoor at MCC: mcceastbay.org/sponsorship

“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).
Daily Iftar registration for the new week opens at 5 p.m. on Sundays:

– Starting Tuesday, Feb. 17: RSVP for Wednesday, Feb. 18 to Friday, Feb. 20 at https://mcceastbay.org/daily-1

– Starting Sunday, Feb. 22: RSVP for Sunday, Feb. 22 to Friday, Feb. 27 at https://mcceastbay.org/daily-2

– Starting Sunday, March 1: RSVP for Sunday, March 1 to Saturday, March 7 at https://mcceastbay.org/daily-3

– Starting Sunday, March 8: RSVP for Sunday, March 8 to Saturday, March 14: https://mcceastbay.org/daily-4
– Starting Sunday, March 15: RSVP for Sunday, March 15 to Thursday, March 19: https://mcceastbay.org/daily-5

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Assalamu Alaikum, MCC Family!With no verifiable sightings of the new crescent, the first night of Ramadan will be tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 18, after Isha (8 p.m.) led by Qari Amar Bellaha.The first day of Ramadan fasting begins on Thursday, Feb. 19, insha’Allah.Alhamdulillah, we have been blessed with another opportunity to witness this holy month. We will stream Taraweeh live each night. Here is our nightly recitation schedule.For Tarweeh prayers, worshipers may park in the neighboring Pleasanton School District parking lot (marked “HP on this map).

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2026-02-20 12:30 - 14:50 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026:

12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.

Ustadh Tarek El Messidi, delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

12:40 p.m. to 1:10 p.m.

Ustadh Quran Hodge, delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.

Imam Zaid Shakir, delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.

Ustadh Quran Hodge, delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

Sidi Mehdi Amine, delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*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.

Please 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

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Sidi Ahmed: https://mcceastbay.org/ahmed-khan
– More Hafiz Yaseen: http://mcceastbay.org/yaseen

For 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.
Please 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.
The prayer times are at ICL:

First Jummah: 12:30 p.m. 12:55 p.m.
Second Jummah: 1:30 p.m. 1:55 p.m.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
We 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

High School Halaqa (Imam Bilal ibn Yusuf) & Iftar
2026-02-20 16:15 - 20:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For High School Girls & Boys (grades 9-12): Join us on the first 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.
Stick around and pray Isha/Taraweeh at 8 p.m.
Pre-halaqa attendance is required. Teens may not come for Iftar only.

– 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.
RSVP at http://mcceastbay.org/youth-1 (opens on Tues., Feb. 17 @ 7 p.m.)
– Friday, March 6: Check-in at 4:15 p.m., 4:20 p.m. Asr prayer, Halaqa begins at 4:40 p.m. promptly. Maghrib at 6:10 p.m.
RSVP at http://mcceastbay.org/youth-3 (opens on Sun., March 1 @ 5 p.m.)

The schedule is:
4:15 p.m. – Registration + nametags
4:30 p.m. – Asr prayers
4:40 p.m. – The program begins promptly
5:56 p.m. – Maghreb Athan followed by Iftar
6:40 p.m. to 7:40 p.m. – Fun Game/Activity led by MCC Youth Committee
Nominal $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.
Iftar times in Ramadan 2026 at mcceastbay.org/timetable
The youth halaqa is held in the MCC Conference Room. The Iftars are held in the Banquet Hall.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Weekly Taraweeh Crafts (Grades 3 to 5)
2026-02-20 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-21 20:00 - 22:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
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.
Fridays & 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
For pre-K to Grade 2 children (ages 2 to 8), please use babysitting: mcceastbay.org/babysitting
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.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Babysitting for Ramadan Nights 2026 (Friday & Saturday Nights + Odd Nights)
2026-02-20 20:00 - 22:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For parents with children who would like to attend Taraweeh prayers, we offer weekend babysitting for children ages 2 to 8. The children will create beautiful Ramadan crafts, play games, & listen to stories.
On Weekends (Fri., & Sat.) & Odd-Nights during Ramadan Taraweeh Prayers | 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. (first three weeks), 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (last week of Ramadan)
Babysitting is in rooms 17-20. Facility map: http://mcceastbay.org/facility-map
Online registration closes at 7 p.m. After that, only the on-site registration option will be open.
Register at mcceastbay.org/babysitting
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Ramadan Arts and Crafts Program 2026 | Khala Emira Mustafa
2026-02-21 12:30 - 14:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For children Ages 4 to 12: Join Sister Emira Mustafa for fun-filled, creative Saturday afternoons during the blessed month of Ramadan.
Create lasting memories with your kids as we craft meaningful keepsakes using high-quality materials, insha’Allah.
Saturdays, 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
You 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:
Week 1: Flower Pounding Ramadan Canvas Bags
Using 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.
Week 2: Wooden Masjid Puzzle
Wooden 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.
Week 3: Yarn Art
Yarn 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.
Week 4: DIY Eid Stickers
DIY 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.
For those unable to attend in person, we offer take-home craft kits for all four weeks. Pickup can be scheduled in advance.
Note: 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.

Important Notes:

These are parent-and-me activities—parents must stay and supervise their children throughout the event.
Only registered children will receive materials for the crafts.
Each session is capped at 75 children, so register early before we fill up! A second session may be added pending registration needs.
Refunds are not available, but you may transfer your spot or pick up the week’s materials by the end of the session.
Prices will increase after January 17th once full.

Let’s make this Ramadan memorable for our little ones! 🌟
MCC 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
About the Facilitator:
Sister 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.
She 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.
Here is one of her crafting videos on how to make a Rustic Eid Twinkle Light Banner: https://youtu.be/J8xIJOTy5dM

– More Sr. Emira: http://mcceastbay.org/emira

– More sessions for young Muslim children: http://mcceastbay.org/children

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

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Community Iftar at MCC
2026-02-21 17:50 - 19:30 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
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.
Come join us to pray and break bread in the community. Capped at 350 guests each week.
A 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.
Please 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.
MCC is a green masjid. Please bring your own water bottles to reduce the use of disposable cups.
Please cancel your RSVP at any time if you cannot make the Iftar, so your fasting brother & sister can join us. Message operations@mccastbay.org

– Saturday, February 21: Register at http://mcceastbay.org/iftar-1 (opens at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17)
– Saturday, February 28: Register at http://mcceastbay.org/iftar-2 (opens at 5 p.m. on Sunday, February 22)

MCC 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
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Weekly Ramadan Women's Dhikr Circle | Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi
2026-02-22 11:00 - 12:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
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.

This Sisters Healing & Du’ah Circle supports sisters experiencing grief/loss, marital challenges, parenting challenges, health challenges, caring for elderly parents/loved ones, isolation, etc.

11 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Sundays, 2/22, 3/1, & 3/8 | Conference Room | Free; no registration needed

– More Ustadha Hosai: https://mcceastbay.org/hosai

– ‘Purification of the Heart Series: (Women): https://mcceastbay.org/muslimah-purification

– ‘Purification of the Heart Series: (Adults): https://mcceastbay.org/heart-purification

– ‘Purification of the Heart Series (Teens): https://mcceastbay.org/purification

– ‘Agenda to Change our Condition’ Series: https://mcceastbay.org/agenda

– ‘Modern Muslim Parenting’ Series: https://mcceastbay.org/islamic-parenting

Schedule

– Welcome

– Recitation of Ratib al-Shahr wird

– Recitation of Surah Yasin

– Dhikr

– Salawat

– Short reflection (khatira)

About 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.

In 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.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

MCC '26 Daily Iftar - Week Two (RSVP Req'd)
2026-02-22 17:50 - 19:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
MCC is honored to host a nightly dinner for all our sisters & brothers without local family, travelers, and commuters.

The daily Iftar is suspended only on the first two Saturdays and joins the community-wide Iftar on those days.

The daily Iftar space is in the room next to the kitchen. Map: https://mcceastbay.org/facility-map:

Daily Iftar registration for the new week opens at 5 p.m. on Sundays:

– Starting Tuesday, Feb. 17: RSVP for Wednesday, Feb. 18 to Friday, Feb. 20 at https://mcceastbay.org/daily-1

– Starting Sunday, Feb. 22: RSVP for Sunday, Feb. 22 to Friday, Feb. 27 at https://mcceastbay.org/daily-2

– Starting Sunday, March 1: RSVP for Sunday, March 1 to Saturday, March 7 at https://mcceastbay.org/daily-3

– Starting Sunday, March 8: RSVP for Sunday, March 8 to Saturday, March 14: https://mcceastbay.org/daily-4
– Starting Sunday, March 15: RSVP for Sunday, March 15 to Thursday, March 19: https://mcceastbay.org/daily-5

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
RSVP 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.

– Contribute towards an Iftar or Suhoor at MCC: mcceastbay.org/sponsorship

“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)

– Ramadan timetable: https://mcceastbay.org/timetable

– More about events and activities in Ramadan 2026 at mcceastbay.org/ramadan

Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
2026-02-27 12:30 - 14:50 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
For MCC’s five Jumu’ah services on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026:

12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.

Shaykh Talal Ahdab, delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

12:40 p.m. to 1:10 p.m.

Hafez Yaseen Mahmood, delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.

Shaykh Talal Ahdab, delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.

Ustadh Omar Naisan, delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center, 4450 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton

2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

Hafez Atef Arabi, delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay

*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.

Please 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

– Virtually watch the three MCC sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live
– More Shaykh Talal Ahdab: http://mcceastbay.org/talal
– More Hafez Atef Arabi: http://mcceastbay.org/atef

For 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.
Please 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.
The prayer times are at ICL:

First Jummah: 12:30 p.m. 12:55 p.m.
Second Jummah: 1:30 p.m. 1:55 p.m.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
We 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

Middle School Girls & Boys Halaqa (Sidi Atef Arabi) & Iftar
2026-02-27 16:15 - 20:00 | MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
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.
Friday, 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
Stick around and pray Isha/Taraweeh at 8 p.m.
Pre-halaqa attendance is required. Youth may not come for Iftar only.
The schedule is:
4:15 p.m. – Check in
4:30 p.m.- Asr Prayer
4:40 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Halaqa session led by Sidi Atef Arabi (Conference Room)
6:03 p.m. – Maghred Athan (Prayer Hall) followed by Iftar (Banquet Hall)
Nominal $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.
Iftar times in Ramadan 2026 at mcceastbay.org/timetable
The youth halaqa is held in the MCC Conference Room. The Iftars are held in the Banquet Hall.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
