MCC East Bay

Daily Singles Iftar
2023-03-24 19:25 - 20:00, 2023-03-26 19:25 - 20:00, 2023-03-27 19:25 - 20:00, 2023-03-28 19:25 - 20:00, 2023-03-29 19:25 - 20:00, 2023-03-30 19:25 - 20:00, 2023-03-31 19:25 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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 single brothers & sisters. The Iftar space is gender segregated.

Only on Saturdays, the singles Iftar is suspended and joins the community-wide Iftar.

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

Singles Iftar registration for the new week opens at noon on Saturdays:

– Starting Wednesday, March 22: RSVP for Thursday, March 23 to Friday, March 31 at https://mcceastbay.org/singles-1

– Starting Saturday, April 1: RSVP for Sunday, April 2 to Friday, April 7 at https://mcceastbay.org/singles-2

– Starting Saturday, April 8: RSVP for Sunday, April 9 to Friday, April 14 at https://mcceastbay.org/singles-3

– Starting Saturday, April 15: RSVP for Sunday, April 16 to Thursday, April 20 at https://mcceastbay.org/singles-4

Food is served in takeout boxes to make it easier to take leftovers home.

Free. Optional donation.

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

– More about events and activities in Ramadan 2023 at mcceastbay.org/ramadan

Kids' Ramadan Craft Activities
2023-03-25 13:30 - 15:30, 2023-04-01 13:30
For ages 4 to 12, join Sister Emira Mustafa for craft-filled Saturday afternoons this Ramadan where our kids create beautiful Ramadan crafts.

Saturdays, March 25th, April 1st, 8th & 15th | 1:30 p.m. | Ages 4 to 12 | Conference Room | $25/session or $90 for all four | Register at mcceastbay.org/ramadan-kids

Activities on Saturday, March 25th:

– 30 Acts of Kindness Challenge

Activities on Saturday, April 1st:

– Moon Phases Ramadan Decorations

Activities on Saturday, April 8th:

– Framed Copper Embossing

Activities on Saturday, April 15th:

– Eid Mubarak Door Wreath or Wooden Plaque Sign

These are parent-and-me activities. Parents are required to stay and monitor children throughout the event. Only registered children receive materials for the projects. Sessions are capped at 100 children per session.

Note: No refunds due to the purchase of materials specific to each program. Otherwise, seat may be transferred.

MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back 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: https://mcceastbay.org/emira

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

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Daily Juz Recitation
2023-03-25 18:30 - 19:15, 2023-03-26 18:30 - 19:15, 2023-03-27 18:30 - 19:15
In Ramadan 2023, Qari Amar Bellaha will recite regular rakats (cycles) at MCC’s nightly indoor Taraweeh, which will begin after Isha at 9:15 p.m.

In addition, Qari Amar will virtually also recite one chapter every day in his sonorous voice.

The daily recitation (schedule) are broadcast after Asr prayer daily from 6:30 p.m. to about 7:15 p.m. on MCC’s Facebook and YouTube.

– Qur’anic Recitation playlist: https://mcceastbay.org/ramadan23

– Daily recitation schedule https://mcceastbay.org/recitation

– Watch Tarawih in Ramadan ’19: https://mcceastbay.org/taraweeh

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

– Qari Amar reciting Juz’ Ama 30 (the final chapter of Qur’an): https://mcceastbay.org/juz-ama

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Community Iftar
2023-03-25 19:15 - 21:15
For the first three 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 (registration opens Saturday prior to each iftar).
Come join us to pray and break bread in the community. Capped at 300 guests each week.
A nominal $3/person registration is required so that we can have the right amount of food available. Please join the waitlist once the Iftar goes full.
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, March 25: Register at https://mcceastbay.org/iftar-1 (opens at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22nd)
– Saturday, April 1: Register at https://mcceastbay.org/iftar-2 (opens at 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 25th)
– Saturday, April 8: Register at https://mcceastbay.org/iftar-3 (opens at 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 1st)

MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending its events and actitvities. To request a financial waiver to attend, please message scholarship@mcceastbay.org
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Community Iftar
2023-03-25 19:20 - 21:00
For the first three 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 (registration opens Saturday prior to each iftar).
Come join us to pray and break bread in the community. Capped at 300 guests each week.
A nominal $3/person registration is required so that we can have the right amount of food available. Please join the waitlist once the Iftar goes full.
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, March 25: Register at https://mcceastbay.org/iftar-1 (opens at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22nd)
– Saturday, April 1: Register at https://mcceastbay.org/iftar-2 (opens at 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 26th)
– Saturday, April 8: Register at https://mcceastbay.org/iftar-3 (opens at 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 2nd)

MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending its events and actitvities. To request a financial waiver to attend, please message scholarship@mcceastbay.org
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Community Iftar
2023-03-25 19:20 - 21:00, 2023-04-01 19:20 - 21:00
For the first three 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 (registration opens Saturday prior to each iftar).
Come join us to pray and break bread in the community. Capped at 300 guests each week.
A nominal $3/person registration is required so that we can have the right amount of food available. Please join the waitlist once the Iftar goes full.
*Children under the age of 5 do not need a ticket.*
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, March 25: Register at https://mcceastbay.org/iftar-1 (opens at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22nd)
– Saturday, April 1: Register at https://mcceastbay.org/iftar-2 (opens at 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 26th)
– Saturday, April 8: Register at https://mcceastbay.org/iftar-3 (opens at 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 2nd)

MCC has a standing policy that financial need should never hold a person back from attending its events and actitvities. 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
2023-03-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-04-02 10:00 - 12:00
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.

10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Sundays, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9 | 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)

After this monthly gathering, MCC hosts a children’s story-time: https://mcceastbay.org/storytime

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

Ramadan Weekly Storytime on Sundays | Khala Sahar
2023-03-26 13:45 - 14:45
*Please note updated time*Every Sunday in Ramadan, Khala Sahar reads and entertains our young children in an engaging hour for ages 2 to 10 with a fun Islamic theme.1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. | Sundays, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, & 4/16 | Conference Room | In-person only, no live-stream option | Free; no registration needed

RAMADAN WEEKLY STORYTIME ON SUNDAYS!

Sunday, March 26, from 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Sunday, April 2, from 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Sunday, April 9, from 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Sunday, April 16, from 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.

*PLEASE NOTE THE NEW DAY IN RAMADAN*RAMADAN BOOK DRIVE

Please help us give back to children and families most in need in our community. We will collect new Islamic children’s books to give as Eid gifts. Drop off at MCC storytime.

– More Sister Sahar: https://mcceastbay.org/sahar

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

About the Facilitator

Sister Sahar grew up in Southern California and earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of California – Irvine (UCI). She went on to work as a behavioral therapist for autistic children for many years. After having her own two boys, she dedicated her time to raising and homeschooling them. Sahar enjoys working with children and is inspired by their love and curiosity for life and Allah’s creation.

Khala Sahar’s Book Raffle: Win a free book! On a blank piece of paper, write your name, age, and 10 books read between each story time (or print out the book log to fill out). Bring your book log to storytime and enter the raffle. For every 10 books read, enter your name an additional time! The more you read, the more chances you have to win! (Note: books can be read independently, aloud by someone to the child, or an audiobook). Print the log: https://mcceastbay.org/log

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

Tafseer of Surah Yaseen
2023-03-26 13:45 - 14:45
Sunday, March 26 | 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Join in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live

Every Sunday afternoon, Shaykh Talal will lead us through Surah Yaseen, unfolding the lines, stories, and lessons we can benefit from.

-Sunday, March 26

-Sunday, April 2

-Sunday, April 9

-Sunday, April 16

-More Shaykh Talal: https://mcceastbay.org/talal

Shaykh Talal Ahdab serves on the MA faculty at Zaytuna College. He pursued a rigorous and structured classical curriculum with 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. Shaykh Talal is fluent in Arabic. Shaykh Talal joined the Zaytuna College faculty in the Fall of 2017.

More Shaykh Talal: https://mcceastbay.org/talal

Tafseer of Surah Yaseen
2023-03-26 13:45 - 14:45
Every Sunday | 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Join in-person or watch live at mcceastbay.org/live

Every Sunday afternoon, Shaykh Talal will lead us through Surah Yaseen, unfolding the lines, stories, and lessons we can benefit from.

-More Shaykh Talal: https://mcceastbay.org/talal-Previous sessions: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/tafseer-yaseen

Shaykh Talal Ahdab serves on the MA faculty at Zaytuna College. He pursued a rigorous and structured classical curriculum with 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. Shaykh Talal is fluent in Arabic. Shaykh Talal joined the Zaytuna College faculty in the Fall of 2017.

More Shaykh Talal: https://mcceastbay.org/talal

Divorced/Widowed Iftar
2023-03-26 19:00 - 21:00
For our divorced and widowed sisters and brothers in the Bay Area only: Join for an Iftar. Please bring your family! Pizza for younger kids.

7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Sunday, March 26 | Free; registration required | Conference Room & Banquet Hall | Register at: https://mcceastbay.org/our-iftar

Cosponsored by Wasilah Connections & MCC East Bay

This Iftar is only for families impacted by divorce or widowers.

Schedule:

– 7 p.m. – Check-in begins and seat with dates/water in

– 7:28 p.m. – Maghrib prayer in Prayer Hall

– 7:38 p.m. – Iftar in the Banquet Hall

– 9:15 p.m. – Isha/Taraweeh prayers

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

– Talks cosponsored with Wasilah Connections: https://mcceastbay.org/wasilah

– MCC’s divorce resource page: https://mcceastbay.org/divorce

Wasilah’s Mission

Our mission is to provide a holistic support for individuals facing mental, emotional, financial and personal challenges by, building, facilitating, and connecting individuals to resources to strategically provide short and long term solutions to overcome their challenges. Vision Our vision is to create a movement to cultivate a collective community mindset of helping our most vulnerable populations within our community achieve success and wellness in all levels of their lives. – More Wasilah Connections: https://mcceastbay.org/wasilah

Learn more and support this organization at https://wasilahconnect.org

Youth Kahf Recitation
2023-03-31 12:00 - 12:30
Listen to a young MCC Hifz/Advanced Qur’an student studying with Qari Amar Bellaha recite the important Friday Surah al-Kahf with English subtitles at noon each Friday in Ramadan ’23.

– March 24: Muhammed Constantino
– March 31: Muhammad Rasyiid Prihardono
– April 7: Muhriz Munir
– April 14: TBA

These recitations are part of the MCC Mic Check series, which is a teen-initiated effort when a youth in the East Bay expresses their love for the Qur’an by reciting his or her favorite verses with melody and beauty. The series is curated by Muslim Student Association (MSA) at California High School in San Ramon.

– Watch the recitation on YouTube at mcceastbay.org/live
– Watch the recitation on Facebook at mcceastbay.org/facebook
– Mic Check Youth Qur’anic recitations at https://mcceastbay.org/mic-check

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
Reciters in Ramadan ’22:

– Rayhan Ali: https://youtu.be/b8aPeterrE0
– Haanee Badal: https://youtu.be/gVMDtxrfIlw
– Umair Shafi: https://youtu.be/JwRnFcdJ6LM
– Zacharia Hamze: https://youtu.be/BUSLlXwlx3g

Reciters in Ramadan ’21:

– Omar Ali: https://youtu.be/bcAnFhVm1w4
– Ahmed Hussayni: https://youtu.be/6_56HU_Ngow
– Yusra Constantino: https://youtu.be/EIn59jQibTM
– Taha Abdullah: https://youtu.be/eU4K3EKB6cE

Surah al-Kahf (Arabic: الكهف, meaning: The Cave) is the 18th chapter (sūrah) of the Quran with 110 verses (āyāt). It is considered by many to be among the most important Qur’anic Surahs due to its doctrine, spirituality, guidance, and storytelling.
Abu Sa’id Al-Khudri reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said “Whoever recites Surat al-Kahf on Friday will have a light between this Friday and the next.” -As-Sunan al-Kubra

MCC Girl Scouts 32316 Sells Cookies @ MCC Jumu’ahs
2023-03-31 13:30 - 16:00
Our little Tri-Valley Muslimahs in Girl Scouts Troop hosted a backpack and toy drives for our community’s most deserving families.

We now sweetly support these young girls: by purchasing cookies for you and your family this Friday. Girl Scout cookies are now halal-certified.

You can also gift a cookie box to needy families served by the MCC Food Pantry by purchasing a box after Jumu’ah and placing the cookies in the Toy bin in the MCC lobby. The cookies will be gifted from parents of Zakat-eligible families to their children on Eid morning.

MCC supports our Girl Scouts Troops that we proudly host in their annual cookie sales to support educational programming, community projects, and more.

Help the Girls Scouts fulfill their tradition of giving back to the community while expanding their experiences as leaders, entrepreneurs, and explorers by supporting their cookie sales.

Questions? girl-scouts@mcceastbay.org

*Canceled* Girls Scouts of Northern California Tables @ MCC Jumu’ahs
2023-03-31 13:30 - 16:00
Help the Girls Scouts fulfill their tradition of giving back to the community while also expanding their experiences as leaders, entrepreneurs, and explorers by supporting their cookie sales.

Three Jumu’ah Services @ MCC
2023-03-31 13:30 - 16:00
For our Jumu’ah services on Friday, March 31, masks are optional to attend any MCC service, and no RSVP is necessary:

1:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. – INDOOR ONLY

– Dr. Hatem Bazian delivers this sermon.

– No social distancing option in Prayer Hall (shoulder-to-shoulder). Social distance worship is available for women in Banquet Hall & men in Conference Room.

2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. – INDOOR ONLY

– Sidi Masoud Qazen delivers this sermon.

– No social distancing option in Prayer Hall (shoulder-to-shoulder). Social distance worship is available for women in Banquet Hall & men in Conference Room.

3:40 p.m. – 4 p.m. – INDOOR ONLY

– TBD delivers this sermon.

– No social distancing option in Prayer Hall (shoulder-to-shoulder). Social distance worship is available for women in Banquet Hall and men in Conference Room.

Please attend at 2:30 or 3:40 p.m. to avoid heavier first-service congestion whenever possible. Masks are optional.

Jumu’ah parking for three services is in the MCC and the neighboring HP lot. The aerial map at https://mcceastbay.org/hp

– Virtually watch these three sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live

– More Dr. Hatem: https://mcceastbay.org/hatem

– More Sidi Masoud: https://mcceastbay.org/masoud

For parents attending with young children indoors, MCC offers private mothers’ and fathers’ rooms with an audio and visual connection to Prayer Hall. Parents can watch the sermon and pray while in the company of other parents with young children. The mothers/fathers prayer room is just past the Banquet Hall doors into the school area.

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

The Alameda County Health Department reports COVID-19 cases are still happening. We remain indoors for the five daily prayers and three Jumu’ah services as long as health officials deem it safe. All the Jumu’ah prayers are indoors in the MCC Prayer Hall. Learn more at https://mcceastbay.org/prayer

Youth Halaqa & Iftar
2023-03-31 18:00 - 21:30
For our middle and high school girls & boys (ages 12 to 18), please join us on the first three Fridays in Ramadan for a program just for you: pray Asr in the congregation, listen to a special guest youth halaqa speaker, and enjoy a yummy dinner for Iftar.
Stick around and pray Isha/Taraweeh at 9:15 p.m.
Pre-halaqa attendance is required. Teens may not come for Iftar only.

– Friday, March 24: 5:45 p.m. Asr prayer, check-in at 6 p.m., halaqa begins at 6:15 p.m. Maghrib at 7:27 p.m.RSVP at https://mcceastbay.org/youth-1 (opens on Wed., March 22)
– Friday, March 31: 6 p.m. Asr prayer, check-in at 6:15 p.m., halaqa begins at 6:30 p.m. Maghrib at 7:33 p.m.RSVP at https://mcceastbay.org/youth-2 (opens on Sunday, March 26)
– Friday, April 7: 6 p.m. Asr prayer, check-in at 6:15 p.m.. halaqa begins at 6:30 p.m.; Maghrib at 7:39 p.m.RSVP at https://mcceastbay.org/youth-3 (opens on Sunday, April 2)

The schedule is:

5:45 p.m. – Asr prayer in Prayer Hall
6 p.m. – Check-in begins and teens take a seat in the Conference Room
6:15 p.m. – Halaqa begins in the Conference Room

Check-in / icebreaker
Fiqh of Fasting Workshop (1 hour)
Q&A (10 mins)

~7:25 pm (maghrib: 7:30) Teens go into the banquet hall
~7:40 p.m. – Iftar
8:15 p.m. – Jeopardy game based on fasting workshop
9 p.m. – Isha & Youth Taraweeh
10 p.m. – Group dhikr: istighfar and salawat -Discussion circles –Setting goals during Ramadan -Popcorn du’a

Nominal $5/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 2023 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

Hidaya Collection Drive @ Taraweeh
2023-03-31 21:15 - 23:00
Help our less fortunate sisters and brothers around the world this Ramadan.

Hidaya Foundation will bring a 14-foot box truck to the MCC parking lot during our Taraweeh services (9:15 p.m. to 11 p.m.) on Friday, March 31.

The collection truck staff will give you a tax-deductible receipt. A $10 donation is necessary per bag to help cover the container shipping cost to send to your needy Muslim sister and brothers overseas.

Please be considerate of your donation and give dignity to the families receiving your kind and generous donations by donating quality used items that are washed and folded.

The Hidaya Foundation collection truck will accept:

– Winter coats, jackets, and sweatshirts (for all ages and for 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)

– Crutches, wheelchairs, braces, splints, wraps, first-aid supplies

– Backpacks with school supplies and educational books

– Children’s toys

– Pots and pans and kitchen items

– Tents, tarps & tools

– No food items since it’s cheaper to buy locally, and gets there faster.

– No furniture (submit furniture at https://mcceastbay.org/furniture)

Please make sure to tie all shoe laces together to ensure pairs stay together. Also, please no 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

Ramadan Weekly Storytime on Sundays | Khala Sahar
2023-04-02 12:00 - 13:00
Every Sunday in Ramadan, Khala Sahar reads and entertains our young children in an engaging hour for ages 2 to 10 with a fun Islamic theme.12 p.m. to 1 p.m. | Sundays, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, & 4/16 | Conference Room | In-person only, no live-stream option | Free; no registration needed

RAMADAN WEEKLY STORYTIME ON SUNDAYS!

Sunday, March 26, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Sunday, April 2, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Sunday, April 9, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Sunday, April 16, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

*PLEASE NOTE THE NEW DAY IN RAMADAN*RAMADAN BOOK DRIVE

Please help us give back to children and families most in need in our community. We will collect new Islamic children’s books to give as Eid gifts. Drop off at MCC storytime.

– More Sister Sahar: https://mcceastbay.org/sahar

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

About the Facilitator

Sister Sahar grew up in Southern California and earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of California – Irvine (UCI). She went on to work as a behavioral therapist for autistic children for many years. After having her own two boys, she dedicated her time to raising and homeschooling them. Sahar enjoys working with children and is inspired by their love and curiosity for life and Allah’s creation.

Khala Sahar’s Book Raffle: Win a free book! On a blank piece of paper, write your name, age, and 10 books read between each story time (or print out the book log to fill out). Bring your book log to storytime and enter the raffle. For every 10 books read, enter your name an additional time! The more you read, the more chances you have to win! (Note: books can be read independently, aloud by someone to the child, or an audiobook). Print the log: https://mcceastbay.org/log

Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
