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SUMMARY:Interfaith Connect of the Tri-Valley | Ust. Feraidoon Mojadedi
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging evening of dialogue and reflection as we explore a profound and timeless question: What does your religion teach about the presence of evil in the world? This interfaith gathering brings together diverse perspectives to foster understanding\, thoughtful conversation\, and community connection. \nThe event will feature speakers Gina Badura from the Livermore Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi from the Muslim Community Center East Bay\, who will share insights from their respective traditions. Following the discussion\, attendees are invited to join optional breakout groups for more personal\, interactive conversations. \nCome with your questions\, curiosity\, and an open mind as we learn from one another in a respectful and welcoming environment. \nWednesday\, May 13\, 2026 | 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints\, 950 Mocho Ave.\, Livermore \nQuestions? interfaith.interconnect@gmail.com events@mcceastbay.org \nUstadh Feraidoon Mojadedi is one of the most well-known and respected community leaders\, lecturers\, and entrepreneurs in the Bay Area\, California. He was born in Herat\, Afghanistan\, and immigrated with his family to America during the Russian invasion of Afghanistan in 1985. After graduating from American High School and Chabot College\, he attended San Francisco State University\, where he majored in history. He grew up in a household with a deep love and reverence for poetry. At the age of five\, he began to memorize poems by Rumi and other great poets. His love of poetry continued to grow and eventually developed into a passion and calling that would allow him to teach regular classes on Rumi throughout California\, the U.S.\, the U.K.\, Canada\, Australia\, Malaysia\, Germany\, and even as far as Konya\, Turkey\, where Mawlana Rumi is laid to rest. The nuances of the Farsi language\, in which he is fluent\, allow him to bring Rumi’s poetry to life and help listeners recognize Rumi’s essential message of peace\, love\, coexistence\, and connection with the Divine. He is the author and performer of the “Layla & Majnun” play produced by Performing Lines in Perth\, Australia. Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi spends his free time reading\, studying\, and lecturing on a wide range of topics\, including Rumi\, Farsi poetry\, spirituality\, and self-development. He currently lives with his wife and two children in Dublin\, California. \n  \nGina Badura is a Dublin resident and mother to an incredible 23-year-old daughter\, I am currently navigating an exciting career transition. Following a rewarding 20-year career in veterinary medicine\, I am now a student at BYU-Idaho\, working toward a degree in Marriage and Family Studies with a graduation date of December 2026. I am deeply passionate about supporting women\, currently serving as a facilitator for the ‘Sisters Supporting Sisters in Christ’ support group. When the books are closed and the timecard is punched\, you’ll find me ‘practicing’ my yoga flow\, hitting the trails\, or tracking down the best sushi in town! \n  \n               Interfaith Interconnect monthly “Chats.” \n   Tri-Valley Interfaith Interconnect meets on the second Wednesday of every month at a different Worship Community location in Livermore and Pleasanton. \nThe meetings begin and end promptly at 7 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.\, respectively\, so that you can make other commitments that evening if needed. The doors open at 4:30 pm and remain open until 8:30 pm for a social period and to continue discussions if desired (as often happens). \nTypically\, two speakers from different faiths will speak for 10-15 minutes each about a particular subject\, followed by Q&A for each speaker.  We then break into groups of three to discuss a suggested question on spiritual or cultural values.  The Chat ends promptly at 8:15 pm so people can leave\, but small groups often extend their discussions or join others for discussion or socializing. \nThe subject of the Chat discussions will typically continue for 1-4 meetings as the various faith groups within Interfaith Interconnect address the topic.  Past topics have been: \n\nWhat does your faith teach about the acceptance of other religions? Has this changed over time?\nChoose a particular holy day or celebration that your faith observes. What is its significance? How do you celebrate it?\nWhat myths or misconceptions would you like to dispel about your religion or religious practice?\nHow is meditation practiced in your faith?\nWhat is your faith’s creation story? How did the work come to be?\nWhat is your faith’s perspective on the afterlife?\nHow does your congregation help to bridge the different political or social justice views within it?\nWho in your religion would you consider to be a holy person or one held in high esteem?\nWhen have you felt like an outsider? When you were an outsider\, how did someone welcome you?\nWhat are the courtship and wedding traditions of your faith?\nWhat are the practices and rituals honoring someone who has passed away in your faith?\nWhat should people of other faiths/cultures know so as not to offend people of your faith?\nWhat does your faith teach about forgiveness?\nHow does your tradition describe God?\nHolidays of various faiths: share a favorite tradition or memory.\nHow does your faith pray?\nHow did/have the events of September 11\, 2001\, affected you? (on the anniversary)\nHow does your faith welcome new members?\nHow is meditation practiced in your faith?\nHow does the architecture of your place of worship reflect your faith’s teachings?\nWhat are the first rights of passage in your faith?\nWhat myths would you like to dispel about your religion or religious practice?\nWhat Interfaith and Intercultural friendships have enriched your life?\nWhat behavior would get you thrown out of your religion? How has this changed over the years?\nWhat is your religion’s path to leadership: requirements\, process for choosing\, etc.?\nEngaging our Youth – challenges and success. What does a successful program look like?\nWhat is the role of women in your faith tradition? How has it evolved over time?\n\nTo get current information about the meeting location and subject\, please contact us or ask to sign up for our (no spam) mailings at our email:\nInterfaith.interconnect@gmail.com.\nWe are also on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/InterfaithInterconnect/timeline\n\n \n\nInterfaith Interconnect of the Tri-Valley\n\nInvites You to an In-Person Religion Chat\nTopic: “What does your religion teach about the presence of evil in the world?”\n \nWednesday\, May 13\, 2026\, 7-8 p.m.\nOptional informal discussion following\, 8-8:30\n\n\n \nPresenters: Gina Badura\, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints\, and Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi\, Muslim Community Center East Bay\, Pleasanton.\n\n \n\nLocation: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints\, 950 Mocho St.\, Livermore. \n\nDoors open at 6:45pm. \n\nPlease park in the lot behind the church and use the rear entrance. The meeting is in the room off the rear foyer.\n\n\n\n\n\nFlyer is attached. \n \n\nAll are welcome!\n \n\nWe look forward to having you join us for Religion Chat on May 13!\nMarcia Elchesen\nand the Interfaith Interconnect Leadership Committee\n\n\n\n\n \nPlease email us with any questions: Interfaith.interconnect@gmail.com
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/interfaith-connect-of-the-tri-valley-ust-feraidoon-mojadedi/
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CATEGORIES:Interfaith & Community Outreach
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SUMMARY:Private event
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SUMMARY:Virtual Gathering of the Hearts | Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi
DESCRIPTION:Join Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi virtually this month for our monthly gathering for women (ages 18+) to commune\, reflect\, discuss\, and gain strength and support from each other. \n7 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Monthly on a second Thursday | Free; no registration required | Conference Room or watch live online at https://mcceastbay.org/live \nIn 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 \nWatch past session recordings at https://mcceastbay.org/muslimah-purification \nWe 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. \n\n– More Ustadha Hosai: https://mcceastbay.org/hosai\n– ‘Purification of the Heart’ Series: (Adults): https://mcceastbay.org/heart-purification\n– ‘Purification of the Heart’ Series: (Women): https://mcceastbay.org/muslimah-purification\n– ‘Purification of the Heart’ Series (Teens): https://mcceastbay.org/purification\n– ‘Agenda to Change our Condition’ Series: https://mcceastbay.org/agenda\n– ‘Modern Muslim Parenting’ Series: https://mcceastbay.org/islamic-parenting\n\nThis is a discussion-based group\, and participation is not only encouraged\, but it is required. \nSorry\, no babysitting provided. The in-person option is for women only\, or the virtual option so anyone can watch live on: \n\n– YouTube: https://mcceastbay.org/live\n– Facebook: https://mcceastbay.org/facebook\n– Instagram: https://mcceastbay.org/instagram\n\nAbout Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi: \nHosai 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. \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. \nThese monthly sessions are live-streamed and recorded. Watch past Ustadha Hosai recordings at https://mcceastbay.org/hosai \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-gathering-of-the-hearts-3/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sisters Program
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SUMMARY:Muslim Cultural Society Tables @ MCC Jumu'ah's
DESCRIPTION:Muslim Cultural Society is hosting an Eid-ul-Adha Bazaar on May 30th at the Dublin Senior Center\, visit their table to learn more.
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SUMMARY:Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
DESCRIPTION:Join us for one of MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday\, May 15\, 2026: \n\n1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m\n\nImam Bilal Yusuf delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.\n\nHafez Yaseen Mahmood delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.\n\nImam Bilal Yusuf delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n3:40 p.m. – 4:10 p.m. \n\n Sidi Shaan Mukhtar delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n*Kindly please avoid the first service due to *excessive parking congestion at MCC*.  \nPlease attend Jumu’ah at 1:40 at our weekly off-site Jumu’ah at Rosewood or 3:40 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. \nWith ongoing construction\, we have limited MCC facility parking. Please attend the weekly Rosewood Jumu’ah. \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 with a limited number of parking spaces. 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 \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 audio-visual connections 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.\nThird Jummuah: 3:30 p.m. to 3:55 p.m.\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nWe encourage our congregation 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  \nWe encourage everyone to wear their best clothes\, arrive early\, pray tahiyyat al-masjid\, and engage in Qur’an recitation. 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. \nMay Allah accept our efforts. Ameen.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/jumuah-services-mcc-rosewood-36/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Sisters Program,Teen,Women's Activities,Young Children
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SUMMARY:Monthly MCC Brothers Hike
DESCRIPTION:For Brothers! Join a brotherhood that hikes through life’s ups and downs\, finding strength and community in the great outdoors.  \nOur Monthly MCC Brothers Hike caters to various fitness levels and explores East Bay’s serene landscapes. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or just looking to start\, we welcome you to share in this journey of fellowship and discovery.\n\nSaturday\, May 16 | 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | Las Trampas Wilderness Regional Preserve | No children\, please (teenage boys\, okay) | RSVP at mcceastbay.org/brothers-hike \nIf brothers want to walk around more\, they can do it depending on their interests/time. The hike will be canceled if there are insufficient RSVPs\, depending on the weather. \n\nWhen: May 16\, 2026\nTime:  8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Please arrive early to park and find the group. The group can wait until 8:10 a.m.\, and then start the hike. Please be on time since we cannot hold the group.\nCarpool: We highly recommend carpooling. No carpool from MCC is available for this hike. \nParking: $5\nMeeting Point: Ringtail Cat Staging Area\nTrail: Madrone to Dewie’s Birthday Loop\nDistance: Around 6 miles.\nDifficulty: Moderate.\nMisc: Pack a snack and water for yourself. Wear hiking shoes if possible. Bring a small breakfast/ Lunch sandwich or something to eat. Carry enough water\, a hat\, and a light jacket. Please download the All Trails map (free version) if you decide to return in the middle of the hike. This will be very helpful when navigating back to the parking lot.\nRSVP: By Friday\, May 15\, please let us know you are coming for this hike: https://partiful.com/e/5hLb7WbwJG1b3Q8AG8HB\n\nMohammed Kadoura leads these monthly hikes for the brothers. If you have trouble finding the group on the day of the hike\, please call or text Br. Mohammed at (617) 935-7347. Please remember that we cannot hold the group\, so we request that you arrive on time. \nFor future hikes\, please subscribe to the MCC newsletter and add your phone number to the Men’s Hiking WhatsApp group. \n  \nPlease wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes\, carry a water bottle\, a small snack\, a hat\, sunglasses\, and hiking poles if you have any.  \nQuestions? hiking@mcceastbay.org  \nAbout this trail: \nExperience this 6.0-mile loop trail near Alamo\, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route\, it takes an average of 3 h 10 min to complete. This trail is great for birding\, hiking\, and trail running\, and it’s unlikely you’ll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are January through November. 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-mcc-brothers-hike/
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CATEGORIES:Men's Activities
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SUMMARY:Private event
DESCRIPTION:Private event taking place at MCC
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SUMMARY:MCC Youth Group Hike
DESCRIPTION:(High Schoolers grades 9–12): Join MYG (MCC Youth Group) for a fun and refreshing Youth Hike at Sunol Regional Wilderness Reserve. This event is designed to give youth an opportunity to connect with nature\, build friendships\, and enjoy an active day outdoors. \nTo ensure a comfortable and organized experience\, the hike will be staggered with separate times for brothers and sisters. The brothers’ group will begin at 11:00 AM\, while the sisters’ group will begin at 11:30 AM. The sisters’ hike will be led by Miss Uroosa\, MCC Youth Coordinator\, alongside 3–4 adults (21+) per group to provide supervision and support throughout the event. Snacks and water will be provided\, but everyone should bring their own lunch for a picnic-style meal on our hike! \nPlease Note: We will begin our hike promptly at 11 a.m./11:30 a.m.\, respectively. If there is no group waiting\, then the hike has begun. There is no cell reception and we will not be responsible for children who arrive late\, so parents will be required to bring their children back home. \nCome prepared for a day of hiking\, reflection\, and community in the outdoors! \n11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Sunday\, May 17th | Sunol Regional Wilderness Park | Free | Register at mcceastbay.org/youth-hike  | Join us in person only  \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org  \n  \nAbout this Trail:  \nThis stunning park of rugged peaks and beautiful vistas has a remote wilderness feel. Its 6\,859 acres of wilderness were once home to the area’s first inhabitants and then became vast ranchlands. Today it offers hiking\, nature study\, backpacking\, and picnicking; it draws thousands of visitors annually. The Old Green Barn Visitor Center offers naturalist-led programs that bring to life the history of the park or interpret its natural features. At its higher reaches\, the park features large outcroppings of rocks that offer a glimpse into its marine origins. \nThese lands have been ranch lands since the early 1800s. Today\, camping\, picnicking\, hiking\, backpacking\, and equestrian trails attract thousands of visitors every year. Little Yosemite is a scenic gorge on the creek. Cave Rocks provides a challenge to rock climbers. There is little water available in the park beyond the Visitor Center; be sure to bring adequate supplies with you on the trail. \n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/mcc-youth-group-hike/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Youth Program
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SUMMARY:Private event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T113000
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SUMMARY:Quarterly Red Cross Blood Drive @ MCC Jumu’ahs
DESCRIPTION:As people of faith\, it is in our blood to help. With a 15-minute blood donation\, you can be part of a lifesaving journey that could save up to three lives. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe MCC community has saved nearly 420 lives! This is our 36th Jumu’ah blood drive\, and each has always been fully booked! \n\n\n\nLet’s continue that trajectory at this blood drive and keep all our American Red Cross guests busy when they set up in our Banquet Hall from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on three Fridays in 2026. Sign up at: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/blood-drive. Here are the Jumu’ah Friday prayer service times: HTTP://mcceastbay.org/prayer \n\n\n\nIn 2026\, MCC will proudly host these quarterly blood drives during Jumuah services from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with our friends at the American Red Cross & Stanford Blood Center: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, February 6\, 2026 (Stanford Blood Center)\nFriday\, May 22\, 2026 (American Red Cross)\nFriday\, July 31\, 2026 (American Red Cross)\nFriday\, September 25\, 2026 (American Red Cross)\nFriday\, December 11\, 2026 (American Red Cross)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe need for blood is constant\, and only volunteer donors can meet it for patients in our community. Nationwide\, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds\, and most of us will need blood at some point in our lives. A Power Red donation targets only O-\, O+\, A-\, and B—blood types. It takes 20-30 minutes because donors give two units of concentrated Red Blood Cells\, and platelets and plasma are returned. Blood diversity is essential. Now more than ever\, the American Red Cross needs the help of black blood donors. \n\n\n\nBlood donors report feeling a strong sense of satisfaction after donating blood. Why? Because helping others in need feels good. \n\n\n\nIf you have visited India\, Pakistan\, or another high-risk malaria country and returned within the last 12 months\, you are not eligible to donate blood. See the latest travel-related restrictions to blood donation eligibility. \n\n\n\nEvery person who donates blood at MCC will receive a voucher for a free meal at IniBurger—Gourmet Burgers in Pleasanton. MCC congregation members Leeza and Abdullah Popal\, who own these establishments\, generously donate these vouchers to encourage community and congregation participation. \n\n\n\nMCC Youth: If you are 16 to 18\, here are the donor requirements and the link to the parental authorization form. \n\n\n\nOn the morning of the blood drive\, please complete the Rapid Pass online and bring the print-off to speed up the check-in process. Complete at https://mcceastbay.org/rapid \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nMCC strongly encourages our congregation of African heritage and groups aligned with the African American community. Patients with Sickle Cell Disease often require frequent transfusions\, and the most compatible blood is more likely to come from donors with similar backgrounds. Increasing participation from the Muslim community can help improve health outcomes and ensure that these patients receive the care they deserve. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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  Download the Red Cross Blood Donor App on the App Store\, Google Play\, or text BLOODAPP to 90999. Schedule appointments\, view your blood type and mini-physical results\, and track your donations. \n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/red-cross-mosque/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charity & Community Service
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Red Cross - Blood Services":MAILTO:camilla.columna@redcross.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T160000
DTSTAMP:20260529T113930
CREATED:20260327T214455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T030844Z
UID:10024975-1779456600-1779465600@mcceastbay.org
SUMMARY:Muslim Girl Scouts Tables @ MCC Jumu'ahs
DESCRIPTION:The Muslim Girl Scouts (hosted @ MCC) will be tabling at MCC Jumu’ahs and selling baked goods to raise funds for their troop activities. Visit their table to learn more and support their cause. \n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/girl-scouts-troop-30875-mcc-jumuahs/
LOCATION:CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T160000
DTSTAMP:20260529T113930
CREATED:20260507T232113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T232113Z
UID:10026816-1779456600-1779465600@mcceastbay.org
SUMMARY:Zara Initiative Tables @ MCC Jumu'ah's
DESCRIPTION:Zara Initiative is a U.S based nonprofit charity working in some of the poorest countries in the world. They are collecting for Ramadan Food Packs. You can feed an entire family for the whole month of Ramadan with just one food pack.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/zara-initiative-tables-mcc-jumuahs-5/
LOCATION:CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T160000
DTSTAMP:20260529T113930
CREATED:20260521T222721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T104429Z
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SUMMARY:Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
DESCRIPTION:Join us for one of MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday\, May 22\, 2026: \n\n1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m\n\nShaykh Faraz Khan delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n1:40 p.m. to 2:10 p.m.\n\nUstadh Haseeb Sadat delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.\n\nUstadh Haseeb Sadat delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n3:40 p.m. – 4:10 p.m. \n\nHafez Abdullah Ayyaz Qadri delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n*Kindly please avoid the first service due to *excessive parking congestion at MCC*.  \nPlease attend Jumu’ah at 1:40 at our weekly off-site Jumu’ah at Rosewood or 3:40 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. \nWith ongoing construction\, we have limited MCC facility parking. Please attend the weekly Rosewood Jumu’ah. \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 with a limited number of parking spaces. 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 \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 audio-visual connections 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.\nThird Jummuah: 3:30 p.m. to 3:55 p.m.\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nWe encourage our congregation 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  \n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/jumuah-services-mcc-rosewood-37/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Sisters Program,Teen,Women's Activities,Young Children
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T183000
DTSTAMP:20260529T113930
CREATED:20260519T055302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T194401Z
UID:10026857-1779467400-1779474600@mcceastbay.org
SUMMARY:United in Grief: Remembering Victims of the San Diego Attacks
DESCRIPTION:Program: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eGv4PEujYaT7Eun13i70IpV7zSyvmwuL/view?usp=drive_link \nJoin us for an interfaith community vigil to honor the victims from Monday’s mass shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. We honor Amin Abdullah\, Mansour Kaziha\, and Nadar Awad.  \nPlease join us in solidarity and support so that we can together meet the hate that took these three lives with the love needed to extinguish it. People of faith deserve to come together safely and without fear. \nWe will be gathering as a community in the MCC Prayer Hall to share prayers\, reflections\, and thoughts. Everyone welcome! \nThis tragedy has deeply shaken our hearts\, but as a community rooted in faith\, compassion\, and unity\, we must stand together for those who are grieving and hurting in our present circumstances. Our prayers matter. Our support for one another matters. \n4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Friday\, May 22\, 2026 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join us in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nPlease park in the Pleasanton Unified School District parking lot. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nWe are gathering to mourn the victims of the horrific terror attack on Muslim worshipers in San Diego. Worshipers were gunned down on Monday\, May 18\, 2026. \nOur prayers go out to the families and loved ones of the victims. We come together and show our solidarity and express our grief over such a senseless act of violence. We will show that together we are stronger than hate\, that no matter what faith community we belong to\, we oppose hatred and violence in all forms. \n\nFor more details\, see here: https://us13.campaign-archive.com/?e=__test_email__&u=ec8fb6b0691fe4b0c85850477&id=cd6ad5bd22 \nIf you feel concerned about how best to share information with your children\, please reference the link below for some talking points and considerations to keep in mind: https://www.parentmap.com/article/how-talk-kid-school-shooting\n\nVIGIL PROGRAM \nIntroduction & Welcome  \n\nShahed Latif & Seema Badar\n\nQuranic Recitation \n\nQari Amar Bellaha\n\nQuranic Translation  \n\nKashef Qaadri\n\nState Senator  \n\nAisha Wahab\n\nCornerstone Fellowship Pastor/Livermore School Board Member \n\nChristiaan Vandenheuval\n\nDublin Mayor  \n\nSherry Hu\n\nCAIR-SFBA Representative \n\nMusa Tariq\n\nPastor Lynnewood Methodist Church \n\nRev. Jennifer Murdock\n\nSocial Justice Chair Lynnewood Methodist Church \n\nJan Villott\n\nTayba Foundation Teacher \n\nUstadh Muhammad Amin Anderson\n\nSan Ramon Vice Mayor Reflection \n\nMarisol Rubio\n\nDublin City Council Member \n\nMike McCorriston\n\nDublin Superintendent  \n\nMatt Campbell\n\nMCC East Bay Youth \n\nMueez Munir\n\nIslamic Center of Livermore Youths \n\nRedha Jaweed\, Iftar Maaz\, Musa Sarwar\n\nCommunity Dua and Closing \n\nUstadh Muhammad Amin Anderson\n\n \n\nOn Monday\, May 18\, 2026\, three men were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego — the largest mosque in San Diego County\, attached to a school where dozens of children were in class. Police are investigating the attack as a hate crime. \nThe three men killed were not strangers to one another\, and they were not strangers to the hundreds of families who walk through the doors of that center every week. They were the people who made it run. \nAmin Abdullah was the security guard. He was a father of eight. When two gunmen opened fire outside the building\, Amin stood his ground — and the San Diego Police Chief publicly credited him with “playing a pivotal role in keeping this from being much worse.” Teachers\, staff\, and more than a dozen children walked safely out of that building that afternoon because of what Amin did. He paid for that with his life. \n \nNader Awad was a community member and neighbor of the center\, and lived just across the street. When he heard the gunfire\, he ran toward it\, toward his wife and the community that was his entire life. He did not make it back across that street. \n \nAbul Ezz (Mansour Kaziha) worked in the center’s food store and was part of the daily rhythm of the masjid — one of the people who kept the community fed\, welcomed\, and at home in their own house of worship. \n \nTo God we belong\, and to God we return. \nWe pray that the deceased are in the highest levels of paradise. We ask God to envelope the loved ones left behind with His mercy and comfort in this time of extreme difficulty. The Muslim community is in grief and pain. \n\n\n\nThe Prophet ﷺ said: \n\n\n\n“The example of the believers in their mutual love\, mercy\, and compassion is like one body: when one part of the body suffers\, the whole body responds with sleeplessness and fever.” \n\n\n\nNarrated by Al-Nu’man ibn Bashir in Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Security Safety Message \nThis is a Time for Prayer\, Unity\, and Vigilance.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAssalamu Alaikum\, Beloved MCC Community\,Like many of you\, we are heartbroken by today’s attack on the Islamic Center of San Diego (ICSD). Three members of our wider ummah were killed in a place that should have been a religious sanctuary\, including a security guard whose actions\, by all accounts\, saved many more lives. \nInna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. Indeed\, we belong to Allah\, and indeed to Him we return. \nOur prayers are with the victims\, their families\, and the entire San Diego Muslim community. At MCC\, we are implementing additional safety measures and working with the Pleasanton Police Department\, which is providing support. In the coming days\, we will ask for your cooperation\, even when it may be inconvenient.To help ensure the safety of our congregation\, we have arranged for armed security personnel to be present during our weekly Friday prayers and our upcoming Eid prayers. We will review and\, where needed\, adjust our security and operational procedures so that our beloved masjid remains a place where you and your families feel safe to pray\, learn\, and gather.We ask our community members to remain especially vigilant\, park only in designated areas\, stay alert\, and immediately report any suspicious activity to mcc-listens@mcceastbay.org.Also\, this Friday\, May 22\, alongside our interfaith allies & local city officials\, we will hold a community vigil in the MCC parking lot right after our last Jumu’ah service ends\, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. We will have banners for everyone to sign and for our kids to draw messages of support from us that we will send to the San Diego Muslim community. More details in this Thursday’s newsletter.For those in the community experiencing grief\, anxiety\, or emotional distress in the wake of this tragedy\, our community mental health partner Maristan offers professional\, faith-centered counseling & support for children\, teens & adults.May Allah protect our mosques and communities.In Service\,MCC Board of Directorsmcc-listens@mcceastbay.org \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nShoulder to Shoulder Campaign Statement on the Deadly Shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShoulder to Shoulder Campaign\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs a national multifaith coalition\, the Shoulder to Shoulder Campaign unequivocally condemns the tragic\, deadly violence committed at the Islamic Center of San Diego\, and joins the greater San Diego community in solidarity and prayers for safety and healing. \nThis shooting targeting San Diego’s largest mosque comes in the wake of heightened anti-Muslim rhetoric\, including from elected officials. In recent months\, politicians and public voices have stoked fear and spread misinformation about American Muslims\, often casting them in dehumanizing ways and even claiming they do not belong in the country. When this kind of hateful rhetoric is normalized\, it lays the groundwork for violence and places entire communities at risk. While details are still emerging about the San Diego shooting\, three Muslim community members have been killed and authorities are investigating the shooting as a hate crime. \nAs people of faith\, we affirm that every person possesses inherent dignity and we reject language which dehumanizes anyone — whether it is used to fuel violence here at home or to justify war abroad. Here in the U.S.\, where religious freedom and freedom of conscience are founding ideals\, everyone deserves to worship and go to school safely\, no matter their faith or cultural background. No one should fear violence when they walk into their place of prayer or learning. \nWe pray that this tragedy awakens the conscience of those who have perpetuated and condoned the harmful and dehumanizing narratives about Muslims that have become so prevalent. As members of our coalition declared in a prayerful appeal to leaders on Capitol Hill this spring\, “The promise of equality\, freedom\, liberty\, dignity\, justice in America is not just for some\, but for all… We reject the scapegoating of our Muslims neighbors and we call on our elected leaders\, fellow faith leaders\, and all people of goodwill to stand shoulder to shoulder.” \nWe mourn with the community of the Islamic Center of San Diego and Muslim communities who are feeling this impact just days before Eid-al-Adha. As people of faith working to address hate among us and build more pluralistic communities\, we commit to holding our standard of dignity\, respect\, and fairness for all of us\, no exceptions. We call upon all people of faith and goodwill to interrupt harmful and dehumanizing narratives whenever we encounter it among us.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/united-in-grief/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Interfaith & Community Outreach
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260523T153000
DTSTAMP:20260529T113930
CREATED:20260417T011550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T003500Z
UID:10026321-1779530400-1779550200@mcceastbay.org
SUMMARY:RSI camp
DESCRIPTION:Private event in KG\, Sunday school classrooms
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/rsi-camp-2/
LOCATION:CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260523T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260523T180000
DTSTAMP:20260529T113930
CREATED:20260429T183539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T183539Z
UID:10026520-1779548400-1779559200@mcceastbay.org
SUMMARY:Private event
DESCRIPTION:Private event in the Sunday School parking lot
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/private-event-ss-6/
LOCATION:CA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mcceastbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/private-event-masjid.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260524T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260524T170000
DTSTAMP:20260529T113930
CREATED:20260504T213441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T173618Z
UID:10026809-1779624000-1779642000@mcceastbay.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Eid Bazar & Family Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for MCC’s Annual MCC Pre-Eid Bazaar. \nJoin us for our upcoming Pre-Eid Bazaar — a fun and festive community event filled with shopping\, food\, desserts\, and Eid vibes for the whole family. Browse modest fashion\, accessories\, gifts\, home décor\, and handmade goods while supporting local small businesses. \nEnjoy delicious food vendors\, sweet treats\, and get your henna done just in time for Eid. Bring your family and friends to shop\, eat\, and celebrate together as we prepare for the blessed days of Eid. \n12 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Sunday\, May 24\, 2026 | MCC Parking Lot | Free | Vendors\, please express interest in a limitied spot at mcceastbay.org/vendors \n**Bazar applications are closed\, and we are positively full for the Eid al-Adha ’26 Community Bazar. To be considered for future opportunities\, please ask to be added to our Bazar Vendor Interest List by emailing us at bazar@mcceastbay.org \nIn addition to Eid prayers\, MCC also hosts a Day of Arafat program and fast\, a pre-Eid community bazaar\, and a puppet show. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nVendor Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApparel\, Accessories & Lifestyle\n\nDhubow Designs\nTurkuaz Shawls\nAK 3D Prints\nSalam Bazaar\nHi-5 Trend\nModestly\nJasmine Orchid\nKhalak Couture\nEtnic Collection\nIzna Desi Collection\nOlive Branch Bazaar\nMadina Essence\nAfghan Coalition\n\nFood & Desserts\n\nFlavors of Mazar\nSimSim Kunafa\nTropics Shave Ice\nHoney\nAHMA’s Kitchen\nBSA Scout Troop 2981 (Girls)
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/pre-eid-bazar-family-festival/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260524T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260524T200000
DTSTAMP:20260529T113930
CREATED:20260514T180352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T220030Z
UID:10026837-1779646500-1779652800@mcceastbay.org
SUMMARY:Hackathon: Innovate for a Better Community (MCC AI Program)
DESCRIPTION:Join us deepen your understanding and engagement with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and innovate for a better community. \nSunday\, May 24 | 6:15 p.m. to 8 pm (Asr to Maghrib) | MCC Conference Room | Join us in-person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/hackathon-innovate-for-a-better-community-mcc-ai-program/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence
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ORGANIZER;CN="Muslim Community Center - East Bay":MAILTO:events@mcceastbay.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260526T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260526T210000
DTSTAMP:20260529T113930
CREATED:20260507T190629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T173730Z
UID:10026815-1779822000-1779829200@mcceastbay.org
SUMMARY:MCC’s Annual Day of Arafat Talk & Iftar Community Dinner (Eve of Eid) | Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi
DESCRIPTION:“Fasting on the Day of ‘Arafah absolves the sins for two years: the previous year and the coming year … ” – Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) [Muslim] \n\n\n\nPlease join us for MCC’s Annual Arafat Iftar the evening before Eid-ul-Adha morning prayers. \n\n\n\n7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Tuesday\, May 26 | Conference Room & Banquet Hall | $5/person; RSVP at http://mcceastbay.org/arafat \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTahleel is to say “Laa ilaaha il-lal-laah”\nTakbeer is to say “Allahu Akbar”\nTahmeed is to say “Alhamdulillaah”\nTasbeeh is to say “Subhanallaah”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 4. Seek forgiveness from Almighty Allah The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said:  “On this day\, Allah\, the most Exalted\, descends to the nearest heaven\, and He is proud of His servants on the earth and says to those in heavens\, look at My servants\, they have come from far and near\, with hair dishevelled and faces covered with dust\, to seek my Mercy. Even if their sins are as much the sand or the froth of the sea\, I shall forgive them.”\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://youtube.com/live/Bc0I_al8O-4 Questions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n\n\n7:15 p.m. – Talk & Q&A with Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8:15 p.m. – Ending dua with Qari Amar Bellaha\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8:22 p.m. – Maghrib and Iftaar dinner\n\n\n\nMCC also hosts a pre-Eid community bazaar and a puppet show.  \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Details about the Eid al-Adha prayers 2026: https://mcceastbay.org/event/eid-ul-adha-prayer-services/2026-05-27/\n– More talks on Dhul Hijjah: http://mcceastbay.org/dhul-hijjah\n– Merits of the First Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah | Shaykh Talal Ahdab: https://youtu.be/4G3YzEvcO_g?si=E6BfEHIEg2TUwWF1\n– More Hajj talks & sermons: https://mcceastbay.org/hajj\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe day before Eid al-Adha is the blessed Day of Arafah\, when the Hajj pilgrims gather in worship on the plains of Arafah. \n\n\n\nAbout this particular day\, our Prophet (PBUH) teaches us: “Fasting on the Day of ‘Arafah absolves the sins for two years: the previous year and the coming year … ” [Muslim] \n\n\n\nPlease fast on Arafah and join your community for a complimentary Iftar at sunset. RSVP is required so we can have enough dinner for you and your family. The registration cost is nominal\, designed to hold community members accountable for the sponsored food at this special annual Iftar event. \n\n\n\nHere are also ten acts to do in the blessed days of Dhul Hijjah. More about these sacred ten days. \n\n\n\nDeeds of the Day of Arafah \n\n\n\nThe Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “Fasting the day of Arafah expiates the sins of two years: the past one and the coming one.” (Muslim). So\, don’t miss the reward of fasting it\, and join the community iftars at Masjid Annoor and the Qur’an Center on that day. \n\n\n\nAlso\, increase your dhikr\, recitation of the Qur’an\, good deeds\, and duas before the morning of Eid. Don’t forget to include in your duaas your family\, friends\, relatives\, neighbors\, MCC community\, and the wider Ummah\, and make a special dua for our brothers in Gaza/Palestine on this special day. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThings to Do on the Day of Arafah\n\n\n\n1. Fasting on the Day of Arafah \nThe Day of Arafah fasting is highly encouraged and recommended for those not going on Hajj. \n\n\n\n “Fasting on the Day of Arafah expiates the sins of the past year and the coming year.” (Muslim) \n\n\n\n2. Du’aa of Arafah The Prophet Muhammad\, peace be upon him\, said of the Day of Arafah dua: \n\n\n\n “The most excellent dua is the dua on the Day of Arafah\, and the best of what I and the prophets before me have said is “There is nothing that deserves to be worshipped in truth except Allah; he is Alone and has no partner\, to Him belongs the dominion and to Him belongs all praise\, and He is All-Powerful over all things.'” (Muwatta) \n\n لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له ، له الملك ، وله الحمد ، وهو على كل شيء قدير \n\n\n\n3. Making Tahleel\, Takbeer\, Tahmeed and Tasbeeh It is a Sunnah of our Prophet (PBUH) to recite the Tahleel\, Takbeer\, and Tahmeed as many times as possible on the day of Arafah and also on the days of Tashreeq (11th\, 12th\, and 13th of Dhul Hijjah). \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTahleel is to say “Laa ilaaha il-lal-laah”\nTakbeer is to say “Allahu Akbar”\nTahmeed is to say “Alhamdulillaah”\nTasbeeh is to say “Subhanallaah”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 4. Seek forgiveness from Almighty Allah The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said:  “On this day\, Allah\, the most Exalted\, descends to the nearest heaven\, and He is proud of His servants on the earth and says to those in heavens\, look at My servants\, they have come from far and near\, with hair dishevelled and faces covered with dust\, to seek my Mercy. Even if their sins are as much the sand or the froth of the sea\, I shall forgive them.”\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://youtube.com/live/Bc0I_al8O-4 Questions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n\n\n7 p.m. – Qur’an recitation by Qari Amar Bellaha\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7:15 p.m. – Talk & Q&A with Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8:15 p.m. – Ending dua with Qari Amar Bellaha\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8:22 p.m. – Maghrib and Iftaar dinner\n\n\n\nMCC also hosts a pre-Eid community bazaar and a puppet show.  \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Details about the Eid al-Adha prayers 2026: https://mcceastbay.org/event/eid-ul-adha-prayer-services/2026-05-27/\n– More talks on Dhul Hijjah: http://mcceastbay.org/dhul-hijjah\n– Merits of the First Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah | Shaykh Talal Ahdab: https://youtu.be/4G3YzEvcO_g?si=E6BfEHIEg2TUwWF1\n– More Hajj talks & sermons: https://mcceastbay.org/hajj\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe day before Eid al-Adha is the blessed Day of Arafah\, when the Hajj pilgrims gather in worship on the plains of Arafah. \n\n\n\nAbout this particular day\, our Prophet (PBUH) teaches us: “Fasting on the Day of ‘Arafah absolves the sins for two years: the previous year and the coming year … ” [Muslim] \n\n\n\nPlease fast on Arafah and join your community for a complimentary Iftar at sunset. RSVP is required so we can have enough dinner for you and your family. The registration cost is nominal\, designed to hold community members accountable for the sponsored food at this special annual Iftar event. \n\n\n\nHere are also ten acts to do in the blessed days of Dhul Hijjah. More about these sacred ten days. \n\n\n\nDeeds of the Day of Arafah \n\n\n\nThe Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “Fasting the day of Arafah expiates the sins of two years: the past one and the coming one.” (Muslim). So\, don’t miss the reward of fasting it\, and join the community iftars at Masjid Annoor and the Qur’an Center on that day. \n\n\n\nAlso\, increase your dhikr\, recitation of the Qur’an\, good deeds\, and duas before the morning of Eid. Don’t forget to include in your duaas your family\, friends\, relatives\, neighbors\, MCC community\, and the wider Ummah\, and make a special dua for our brothers in Gaza/Palestine on this special day. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThings to Do on the Day of Arafah\n\n\n\n1. Fasting on the Day of Arafah \nThe Day of Arafah fasting is highly encouraged and recommended for those not going on Hajj. \n\n\n\n “Fasting on the Day of Arafah expiates the sins of the past year and the coming year.” (Muslim) \n\n\n\n2. Du’aa of Arafah The Prophet Muhammad\, peace be upon him\, said of the Day of Arafah dua: \n\n\n\n “The most excellent dua is the dua on the Day of Arafah\, and the best of what I and the prophets before me have said is “There is nothing that deserves to be worshipped in truth except Allah; he is Alone and has no partner\, to Him belongs the dominion and to Him belongs all praise\, and He is All-Powerful over all things.'” (Muwatta) \n\n لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له ، له الملك ، وله الحمد ، وهو على كل شيء قدير \n\n\n\n3. Making Tahleel\, Takbeer\, Tahmeed and Tasbeeh It is a Sunnah of our Prophet (PBUH) to recite the Tahleel\, Takbeer\, and Tahmeed as many times as possible on the day of Arafah and also on the days of Tashreeq (11th\, 12th\, and 13th of Dhul Hijjah). \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTahleel is to say “Laa ilaaha il-lal-laah”\nTakbeer is to say “Allahu Akbar”\nTahmeed is to say “Alhamdulillaah”\nTasbeeh is to say “Subhanallaah”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 4. Seek forgiveness from Almighty Allah The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said:  “On this day\, Allah\, the most Exalted\, descends to the nearest heaven\, and He is proud of His servants on the earth and says to those in heavens\, look at My servants\, they have come from far and near\, with hair dishevelled and faces covered with dust\, to seek my Mercy. Even if their sins are as much the sand or the froth of the sea\, I shall forgive them.”\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://youtube.com/live/Bc0I_al8O-4 Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/arafah/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T063000
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SUMMARY:Eid ul-Adha Prayer Services
DESCRIPTION:Eid ul-Adha ’26 will be celebrated on Wednesday\, May 27\, 2026. Alhamdulillah! \n\n\n\n\n\nHere are MCC’s arrangements for Eid morning: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n– FIRST PRAYER \n– Location: MCC East Bay Prayer Halls\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd.\, Pleasanton\, CA 94588\n– Takbeer begins at 6:30 a.m. \n– 6:45 a.m.: Eid prayer begins promptly\, followed by a sermon \n– Khateeb: Ustadh Ibrahim Qureshi\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– SECOND PRAYER \n– Location: Fallon Sports Park\, 4605 Lockhart St\, Dublin\, CA 94568\n– Takbeerat begins at 9 a.m. \n– 9:15 a.m.: Eid prayer begins promptly\, followed by a sermon \n– Khateeb: Ustadh Dr. Ali Ataie\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– THIRD PRAYER \n– Location: Fallon Sports Park\, 4605 Lockhart St\, Dublin\, CA 94568\n– Takbeerat begins at 10:30 a.m. \n– 10:45 a.m.: Eid prayer begins promptly\, followed by a sermon \n– Khateeb: Shaykh Hamza Yusuf\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn addition to Eid prayers\, MCC also hosts a Day of Arafat program and fast\, a pre-Eid community bazaar\, and a puppet show.  \nLogistics \n\n\n \n\nEach Eid service will last about 30 minutes. The Eid prayer will begin promptly.\n\n\nPlease arrive early to accommodate parking. Bring your prayer mat and water bottle to the Fallon Sports Park. Limited chairs provided. \nFor details about Qurbani\, see here: https://mcceastbay.org/qurbani\nPlease also remember that on Eid\, the congregational salat is prayed first\, and then worshipers listen to the Eid sermon. Please stay seated during the sermon.\nPlease pull up this image on your phone to follow along with the Takbeers (that will begin 15 minutes before the Eid prayer). No Takbeer sheets will be provided this year.\n**Please bring your prayer mat and an umbrella to the outdoor services. Parking congestion is expected\, especially at the 9:15 a.m. second prayer service; please arrive early. Each Eid prayer will start promptly.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEach Eid service will be less than 30 minutes long. The Eid prayer will start promptly. Please arrive early. \n\n\n\n\nEid parking for the first prayer services is in the MCC parking lot and the adjacent HP lot. The aerial map at https://mcceastbay.org/hp\n\n\nEid Prayer parking at Fallon Sports Park: https://mcceastbay.org/fallon\nVirtually watch the Eid three sermons from home: https://mcceastbay.org/live (YouTube) & https://mcceastbay.org/facebook\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*MCC adheres to the traditional principle that Islamic lunar months begin and end based on confirmed\, verified naked-eye sightings of the new crescent moon globally. See here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohpzeUf9w9c \n\n\n\nPlease remember that for Eid prayer\, the congregational salat is prayed for first\, and then worshipers listen to the Eid sermon. Please stay seated after the prayer. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Eid Takbeer (played on a loop to play on the car ride to prayer): https://youtu.be/LXrs2DXZB4E\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Eid Takbeer (played on a loop to repeat on the car ride to MCC): https://mcceastbay.org/takbeer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Prior Eid al-Adha Khutbahs: https://mcceastbay.org/eid-adha\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– 7 Sunnahs on the Night and Day of Eid\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– The Fiqh of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– The Night of Eid and Sunnahs of Eid al-Adha\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 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/eid-ul-adha-prayer-services/
LOCATION:Fallon Sports Park\, 4605 Lockhart Street\, Dublin\, 94568\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260529T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260529T160000
DTSTAMP:20260529T113930
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SUMMARY:Jumu’ah Services @ MCC & Rosewood
DESCRIPTION:Join us for one of MCC’s four Jumu’ah services on Friday\, May 29\, 2026: \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 Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at Rosewood Conference Center\, 4450 Rosewood Dr.\, Pleasanton\n\n\n2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.\n\nDr Youssef Ismail delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n3:40 p.m. – 4:10 p.m. \n\nUstadh Quran Hodge delivers this sermon at MCC East Bay\n\n\n\n*Kindly please avoid the first service due to *excessive parking congestion at MCC*.  \nPlease attend Jumu’ah at 1:40 at our weekly off-site Jumu’ah at Rosewood or 3:40 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. \nWith ongoing construction\, we have limited MCC facility parking. Please attend the weekly Rosewood Jumu’ah. \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 with a limited number of parking spaces. 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 \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 audio-visual connections 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.\nThird Jummuah: 3:30 p.m. to 3:55 p.m.\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \nWe encourage our congregation 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  \n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/jumuah-services-mcc-rosewood-38/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Sisters Program,Teen,Women's Activities,Young Children
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTSTAMP:20260529T113930
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SUMMARY:Finding God: Understanding the Spiritual Path | Ustadh Abdullah Qureshi
DESCRIPTION:In this two-day workshop in collaboration with the Hashimi House\, Ustadh Abdullah Qureshi provides a comprehensive overview of the essence of tasawwuf.  \nWe will look at al-Suhrawadri‘s Portrait of a Sincere Seeker Explained\, which is an introduction to the teachings of Sufism\, the meaning of the shaykhs\, the purpose of and obstacles on the path\, and the traits of a sincere seeker.  \n11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Saturday\, May 30 & Sunday\, May 31\, 2026 | MCC Conference Room | Free | $11/ optional lunch (iniBurger) | Register at mcceastbay.org/tasawwuf  | Join us in person only (no virtual option) \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org  \n\n– More Ustadh Abdullah: http://mcceastbay.org/abdullah-qureshi\n\nUstadh Abdullah Qureshi is an educator\, translator\, and long-time student of knowledge. He holds a B.A. in Islamic Law and Theology from Zaytuna College and a J.D. from Georgetown University. He has continued to study Islamic law\, legal theory\, theology\, and Sufism in Jordan for several years while translating classical works in these fields. He currently works as a lawyer specializing in Shari’a compliance and previously practiced estate law for Muslims in the U.S. \n \n\nFINDING GOD Understanding The Spiritual Path al-Suhrawardi Portrait of a Sincere Seeker Explained Suhrawardi MCC Class Flyer (1)
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/tasawwuf/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities,Lectures & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T114500
DTSTAMP:20260529T113930
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SUMMARY:Puppet Show: 100 Silver Coins For One Dead Mouse: A Hajj Story
DESCRIPTION:Come along on the journey in this traditional kids’ participatory puppet program\, “100 Silver Coins For One Dead Mouse” about Hajj. \n11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. | Saturday\, May 30 | MCC Prayer Hall | Join in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live \nThe puppeteers request an optional donation to MCC: $5 per person or $20 per family. Donations are never expected\, but always appreciated at mcceastbay.org/sadaqa. Your support keeps us going with continued great programs and initiatives to serve you and your family. \nIn addition to Eid al-Adha prayers\, MCC also hosts a Day of Arafat program and fast\, a pre-Eid community bazaar\, and a puppet show. \nMuslim Puppet Theater Productions & MCC East Bay sponsored this kid’s program. \n\n– More sessions for young Muslim kids: https://mcceastbay.org/children\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n– Watch Bibi-Ji Goes to Hajj: https://youtu.be/AcE_SVg990o\n– Watch J.J. the Camel and Tanburi’s Shoes: https://youtu.be/YjJlQTFEQWA\n– More sessions for young Muslim kids: https://mcceastbay.org/children
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/puppet-show-100-silver-coins/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Young Children
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T210000
DTSTAMP:20260529T113930
CREATED:20260518T163518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T163636Z
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SUMMARY:Private event
DESCRIPTION:Private event in the banquet Hall
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/private-event-fh/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260531T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260531T160000
DTSTAMP:20260529T113930
CREATED:20260526T021734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T212827Z
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SUMMARY:Eid Exotic Car Show & Food Trucks
DESCRIPTION:Join us this Sunday at the MCC parking lot for a fun-filled Eid & Exotic Car Show celebration! Bring your family and friends to enjoy an exciting display of luxury and exotic cars\, delicious food\, vendors\, community fun\, and festive Eid vibes for all ages. Whether you’re a car enthusiast or just looking for a great way to celebrate Eid with the community\, this is an event you won’t want to miss! \nVendors: \n\nFatphillys \n1972 brew\n523Southernhalalbbq\n\nSunday\, May 31st | 12 – 4 p.m. | MCC Parking Lot | Join us in-person \nQuestions? \ninfo@mcceastbay.org \n 
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/eid-exotic-car-show-food-trucks/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260605T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260605T183000
DTSTAMP:20260529T113930
CREATED:20260520T164927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T164927Z
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SUMMARY:Private event
DESCRIPTION:Private event in the conference room
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/private-event-80/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T093000
DTSTAMP:20260529T113930
CREATED:20260524T200520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T200731Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Sisters Hike and Eid Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Join us from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on June 6th for a Saturday morning hike at Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area (2100 Isherwood Way\, Fremont\, CA 94536) \n\nWhen: Saturday\, June 6th\nTime: 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.\nCarpool: We highly recommend carpooling. No carpool is available from MCC for this hike. Carpooling encouraged others on this hike. Please note that cell phone service is not available at the parking lot\, so we kindly request that you arrive on time.\nLocation:Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area (2100 Isherwood Way\, Fremont\, CA 94536)\nDistance: 4 Miles flat trail\nParking Fee: $5\nDifficulty: Moderate\nMisc: Please wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes\, carry enough water\, small snack\, hat\, sunglasses and hiking poles if you have. No cell network in that area\, suggest to carpool and download the AllTrail maps.\nRSVP: By Friday\, April 3\, please let us know you are coming for this hike: https://mcceastbay.org/rsvp\n\nPlease come prepared with water\, snack and hiking/running shoes. \nOn the day of the hike\, if you have trouble finding the group\, please call or text Hike Leader Sr. Aparna Khan at (408) 480-6584. Please remember that we cannot hold all the group so we request you to please be on time. \nAbout Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area \nQuarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area is a regional park located in Fremont\, California that is part of the East Bay Regional Parks system. Before being converted into a park\, the site was used as a gravel quarry. \nFor future hikes\, please subscribe to the MCC newsletter. \nPlease wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes\, carry water bottle\, small snack\, hat\, sunglasses and hiking poles if you have. \nQuestions? hiking@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/monthly-sisters-hike-and-eid-potluck/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Sisters Program,Women's Activities
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SUMMARY:Second-Annual Bay Area Muslim Homeschooling Conference
DESCRIPTION:If you are currently a homeschooling parent or considering homeschooling for your children now or in the future\, this space is designed for you to learn\, share\, and grow as we nurture children who are grounded in faith and prepared for the world. \nJoin us for a powerful day of connection\, learning\, and inspiration at the Bay Area’s Muslim Homeschooling Conference\, created to uplift and empower families pursuing faith-based education at home. \nThis is a whole-family event for mothers\, fathers\, and any caregiver seeking more knowledge\, practical tools\, and a strong sense of community rooted in shared values. Whether you’re just starting out or deep into your homeschooling journey\, you’ll leave with renewed purpose\, clarity\, and confidence. \n10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | Saturday\, June 6\, 2026 | MCC Conference Room | RSVP required for in-person attendance | $45/person (no daycare) or $55/person (+ daycare for one child) | Virtual option available at $15/viewer | Register at mcceastbay.org/homeschoolconference \nLunch included Mirchi Cafe (Dublin). \nSponsored by Burooj & MCC East Bay. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org or buroojcoop@gmail.com \n\n– More talks & lectures about Islamic Homeschooling: http://mcceastbay.org/homeschooling\n\nThis is a day of inspiration\, learning\, and connection for families navigating or considering the homeschool journey. This conference offers you the opportunity to learn from some of the most respected voices in Muslim education and local homeschooling today. Here is what you can expect: \n\n• Knowledge-driven talks by seasoned educators and thought leaders on curriculum planning\, parenting with purpose\, and spiritual development\n• Vendor booths featuring local Muslim authors\, Islamic learning resources\, curriculum tools\, and more\n• A welcoming space to ask questions\, share experiences\, and build community with fellow parents and caregivers\n• Support for families exploring homeschooling for the upcoming school year\n• Lunch included\, with time to connect\, reflect\, and network\n\nThe Muslim Community Center (MCC) East Bay maintains a standing policy to ensure financial need does not prevent community members from attending its educational programs. This policy offers financial waivers for classes\, workshops\, and school offerings\, with specific procedures for requests over $30.  \n\nPolicy Scope: Covers classes\, camps\, Sunday School\, and workshops at the center.\nApplication Process: For events costing more than $30\, a financial waiver form must be completed: http://mcceastbay.org/scholarship\nSmall Amount Requests: For events costing less than $30\, a promo code is available by emailing scholarship@mcceastbay.org.\nPurpose: To eliminate financial barriers to educational opportunities within MCC East Bay’s four walls. \n\nChildcare and Daycare \nWe will have daycare available for families who would like their children to attend while parents participate in the conference. The cost is $10/per child for ages 1 to 8. \nAbout the Speakers:  \nRooya Ayubi is the Conference MC. She is a passionate unschooling mother\, life coach\, and community leader who empowers families to follow a self-directed\, holistic learning path. \nYusur Hassan is a mother of four\, a homeschooling mom of 20 years\, and a certified parenting coach/educator with over 26 years of experience. She is the founder of the online Amana Parenting community\, serving thousands of Muslim moms worldwide through workshops\, group programs\, and 1-1 coaching. She is also the co-founder of ILM Tree Co-op\, supporting intentional Muslim education. Yusur views parenting as an amanah and a path of worship. Her work helps moms lead their homes with mercy\, firmness\, and trust in Allah. During Ramadan\, she guides families to align routines\, discipline\, and hearts with the Sunnah.  \nTo learn more:Instagram: @amanaparenting \nOthman Tomeh is a Zaytuna College student pursuing a B.A. in Islamic Law and Theology with a Minor in Arabic\, expected to graduate in 2026. Othman serves as Class President at Zaytuna\, where he has organized cultural\, academic\, and community events. He is passionate about integrated learning that develops the whole person\, body\, mind\, and soul. \nHe is the co-founder of Ihsan Halal and volunteers with the Muslim Community Center’s Refugee Relief Committee. A martial artist with a black belt in Kung Fu and years of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu\, he also brings hands-on skills in woodworking\, permaculture\, and animal husbandry. \nReema Qadry is the founder of Calibrated Pathways\, a homeschool consulting practice helping families build home-education experiences rooted in academic excellence and strong parent-child connection. Based in Silicon Valley\, she homeschools her two sons (ages 15 and 11) and brings nearly 15 years of hands-on experience in intentional parenting and homeschooling. \nAfter nearly 12 years in tech\, Reema stepped into full-time motherhood in 2010\, guided by a deep calling to raise children with intention. Her approach weaves attachment parenting philosophy with practical\, creative support — helping families find harmony between academic rigor and family life during the elementary and middle school years. \nAs co-founder of Silicon Valley Muslim Homeschoolers and several homeschooling co-ops\, Reema has a rich background in community-building. Through Calibrated Pathways\, she helps parents discover that everything they need to give their children an exceptional education already lives within them. \nConnect with Reema at calibratedpathways.com and on Instagram. \nZackariya is a homeschooled high school student with a wide range of interests\, spanning from Dungeons & Dragons to reading enriching literature. He enjoys many different subjects\, from STEM to languages and the humanities\, and has become really interested in how language and the mind connect. \nOutside of school\, he enjoys volunteering\, playing tennis\, and reading. Some of his favorite novels include The Count of Monte Cristo\, Crime and Punishment\, and The Alchemist. \nHana Khatib is deeply passionate about homeschooling and has been cultivating a rich\, nurturing learning environment for her children since 2003. Drawing from her own strengths and creativity\, she’s built a sustainable and inspiring homeschool journey rooted in a Waldorf-inspired\, Islamic approach. Her work emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning—for both parent and child—and she encourages other homeschoolers to rediscover their own passions as a foundation for confident\, joyful education. \nWith three grown sons and a 14-year-old daughter still learning at home\, Hana brings years of experience and insight to her teaching. She is currently a teacher-in-training at the Waldorf School of Orange County and a skilled artist\, knitter\, and maker\, sharing her talents to inspire and uplift fellow homeschooling families. \nBased in California\, Hana documents her homeschooling journey on her website\, pepperandpine.com\, and across social media platforms\, where you can find her under @pepperandpine on YouTube\, Instagram\, Facebook\, Threads\, and TikTok. \nMuslim parents are increasingly turning to full-time Islamic schools or homeschooling as a haven for their children from public schools that are antagonistic to their values. As waitlists at Islamic schools grow\, frustrated parents are unsure what to do next. \nArshan Ahmad is the co-founder and partner of Friday Ventures (fridayhq.co)\, an early-stage VC fund for Muslim startups and a community of founders\, investors\, and experts. He’s also the founder of PureFi\, a halal digital bank. \nHe was previously a Product Manager at Autodesk\, Workday\, and Dave\, which went through a $4B IPO. He studied traditional ‘alimiyyah and used to be a federal prison chaplain. \nHe went to the International Academy\, ranked the #1 high school in North America. And he has been unschooling his 4 children for 8 years. \n \n \nMuslim parents are increasingly turning to full-time Islamic schools or homeschooling as a haven for their children from public schools that are antagonistic to their values. As waitlists at Islamic schools grow\, frustrated parents are unsure what to do next. \nWhat is Homeschooling?\nHomeschooling is an educational approach in which parents or guardians educate their children at home rather than sending them to a traditional public or private school. It involves providing comprehensive education to children in the comfort of their homes. \nIn homeschooling\, parents typically serve as primary educators. They develop or choose a curriculum\, create lesson plans\, and teach the material to their children. Parents can also choose to outsource instruction to qualified tutors and resources to support their children’s learning. Homeschooling can be tailored to meet every child’s unique needs\, interests\, and learning styles. \nWhy Homeschool?\nThe reasons for homeschooling vary from family to family. Common motivations include a desire for religious or moral education\, a more personalized approach to teaching\, concerns about the school environment or curriculum\, the child’s unique needs\, the family’s financial situation\, or the need for scheduling flexibility. \nIs Homeschooling legal?\nThe legality of homeschooling varies by country and\, in some cases\, by specific region. Laws and regulations regarding homeschooling can vary significantly. \nIn many countries\, homeschooling is legal and recognized as a legitimate educational option. Some countries have specific homeschooling laws that outline the requirements and procedures parents must follow. These laws may include mandatory notifications to educational authorities\, periodic assessments\, curriculum standards\, and teacher qualifications. \nIt is crucial for parents considering homeschooling to research the laws and regulations in their specific country\, state\, or region to ensure compliance with local requirements. Local homeschooling organizations\, support groups\, or Education consultants\, such as Soulful Studies\, can provide valuable information and guidance regarding the legal aspects of homeschooling in a particular area.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/homeschool-conference/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:Sacred Medicine: The Sacred Science of Alignment\, Balance\, and Right Relationship with God\, Creation\, and the Self
DESCRIPTION:This immersive full-day workshop explores sacred healing\, balance\, and spiritual alignment through the lens of the Islamic tradition of Hikma. Inspired by Dr. Mazen Atassi’s course\, Sacred Medicine: The Sacred Science of Alignment\, Balance\, and Right Relationship with God\, Creation\, and the Self\, the gathering invites participants to reimagine healing not simply as the treatment of illness\, but as the restoration of harmony between the soul\, body\, mind\, community\, and the Divine. \nRooted in vitalistic medicine\, Islamic spirituality\, and prophetic understandings of wellness\, the workshop will offer a grounded and embodied approach to holistic healing. Through lectures\, guided reflection\, somatic practices\, and interactive discussion\, attendees will explore themes including sacred medicine\, trauma healing\, fitra\, embodied presence\, and the integration of traditional Islamic wisdom with contemporary approaches to health and psychology. \nDesigned for both current and former students of Dr. Mazen’s programs at Cambridge Muslim College and The Hikma Academy — as well as new seekers interested in Islamic approaches to healing and spirituality — this gathering aims to cultivate meaningful learning\, reflection\, and community connection in an accessible\, transformative environment. \nHe will also be doing the Jumu’ah Khutbah at 2:30 p.m. at MCC East Bay on Friday\, June 5\, 2026. \nSunday June 7th | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | MCC Conference Room | Register at mcceastbay.org/sacred | In person $25 and Online $10 | Lunch option $12 \nAll materials are provided with the workshop. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org  \nSchedule of events:  \nDr. Mazen Atassi \nDr. Mazen is also a student of Sidi Hakim Archuletta and has studied Arabic at Qasid Institute in Jordan\, alongside traditional studies in kalam\, fiqh\, seerah\, tajwid\, and tasawwuf both abroad and domestically. His teachers include Dr. Umar F. Abd-Allah\, Shaykh Amin Kholwadia\, Mufti Firas Shaheen\, Shaykh Abdullah Abu Sneinah\, Shaykh Dawud Trevelyn\, and others. \n \nWe are excited to announce that Dr. Mazen Atassi will be visiting the Bay Area\, inshaAllah. \nDr. Mazen is a naturopathic doctor\, homeopath\, somatic trauma counselor\, and the Founding Director of Forward to Health. His work beautifully bridges holistic healing\, vitalistic medicine\, and the Islamic tradition of Hikma\, guiding individuals toward greater vitality\, presence\, and restored fitra. \nHe also teaches Hikma: Vitalism and Somatic Medicine at Cambridge Muslim College as part of the Islamic Psychology program. \nFor more information\, please visit Instagram: @forward.to.health \nFeel free to message me with any questions. We look forward to benefiting together\, inshaAllah.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/sacred-medicine/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities,Community,Family Events,Lectures & Workshops
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SUMMARY:Science Exhibit 101 Summer Camp 1 | Ekrima Asmar
DESCRIPTION:For Teens (Boys & Girls\, 10-16): Join us for a four-week summer camp led by physicist and exhibit developer Ekrima Asmar. \nThe teens will explore how to turn their ideas into interactive science exhibits through hands-on learning. They’ll build skills in electronics\, Arduino\, prototyping\, and design thinking. \nThe camp will conclude with a public exhibition\, where students will present their projects to their families and the community. \nMonday thru Thursday\, June 8-July 2 | 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. | Boys & Girls Ages 10-16 | For full session $1000 per student/ Siblings $900 per student.| Register at mcceastbay.org/science-camp \nCapped at 22 students. \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should never prevent a person from accessing the knowledge offered within the four walls of MCC’s facility. To request a financial waiver or discount\, please complete: https://mcceastbay.org/scholarship \nAbout the Instructor:\nEkrima Asmar is a physicist and exhibit Technician at the Exploratorium in San Francisco\, specializing in hands-on science education and interactive design. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/science-exhibit-101-summer-camp-ekrima-asmar/2026-06-08/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Program
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