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SUMMARY:Muslim Singles Meet and Greet
DESCRIPTION:*Register Now*\n\n\n\n \nCalling all single sisters & brothers! Following the phenomenal success of our six previous quarterly HOD Live events at MCC\, we are thrilled to invite you again to HOD Live on Saturday\, Dec. 6\, 2025. This single event is not just a social gathering; it’s a proven pathway to meaningful connections. \n\n\n \nWhy HOD Live at MCC is Unmissable: \n\n\n \n\nRecord of Success: The last HOD Live event at MCC resulted in 65% of attendees finding a match. Due to the overwhelmingly positive reception and success rate\, we’ve asked Half Deen to return.\n\n\n\nSelective and Balanced Participation: Attendees are carefully selected to maintain a 1:1 male-to-female ratio and to match age preferences. This isn’t a walk-in event; it’s a curated experience with assigned seating based on compatibility.\n\n\n\nExclusive Opportunity for MCC Community: Before opening registration to the wider Half Deen community\, we give our MCC family a 24-hour head start to secure your spots. Remember\, spaces are limited\, and the demand is high.\n\n\n\nNational Appeal: With 24% of attendees traveling out of state\, HOD Live events have a nationwide draw. Don’t miss this chance to participate locally in an event nationally recognized for its success.\n\n\n\n \nUstadha Hina Khan Mukhtar will precede our quarterly matrimonial event with a workshop on what truly matters in a life partner: https://mcceastbay.org/event/singles-workshop-2 \nAct Quickly to Secure Your Spot \n\n\n \nI wanted to inform you about the event before Half Deen notifies its members so you can sign up.  To be part of this unique experience\, sign up promptly. If you’re within the sought-after age range\, Half Deen will reach out to confirm your participation. Delaying might mean missing out on this opportunity\, as others are eager to take available spots. \n\n\n \nAs a quick reminder\, attendees are selected based on a mutual age preference\, ensuring everyone present is within the age range most sought after by participants. This method ensures no attendee is placed awkwardly\, and the maximum age may vary for each event. This prioritizes comfort and compatibility over simply filling the room.This event is more than a chance to meet; it’s a step towards finding a compatible partner in a respectful\, Islamic setting. We’re excited to offer this again at MCC and look forward to another successful gathering. \n\n\n \nRegister now by clicking here or going to BabaAli.com and be part of our story of successful matches! \n \n\n\n \n \nAre you a single Muslim or Muslimah looking for the right partner to form a happy marriage? Then this event is for you. \n\n\n \nEvery four months\, MCC East Bay teams with the much-lauded Half Our Deen platform (and Baba Ali) to run a thoughtful\, fun\, private quarterly matrimonial event that is a profound departure from the tired traditional match-making session and that uses personality questions & fun activities to help our singles sisters and brothers get closer to finding a spouse. \n\n\n \nThis is an appropriately done matrimonial event – from thoughtfully screening every application\, an equal ratio of men to women\, and a fair chance for all to engage in a fun and exciting way through activities that melt the awkwardness of a singles mixer. This event is co-hosted with MCC\, and the event venue will be shared only with approved applicants. \n\n\n \n12:15 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Saturday\, Dec. 6 | MCC East Bay Conference Room | $100/person | Register at https://mcceastbay.org/singles \n\n\n \nIf you cannot make this event\, sign up for our notification list for the next quarterly event: https://mcceastbay.org/wait \n\n\n \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should not hold a person back from benefiting from any event held in the MCC facility or cosponsored by MCC. To request a discounted or full financial waiver\, please visit https://mcceastbay.org/scholarship \n\n\n \nThis event breaks from ineffective speed-dating matrimonial events and traditional match-making. This game-oriented event caters to the need for more creative and effective ways to meet and learn about others. Many premarital and personality questions are incorporated into the event activities to allow for a quick dip into meaningful relationship questions. \n\n\n \nThe Bay is filled with Muslim singles\, and we will sell out. \nThe process\n\n\n \n1. Application Review Our team carefully reviews your registration form to understand your preferences\, including the maximum age you would consider for marriage.2. Matching Process We wait for other applicants to register to see if we have attendees within your specified age range.3. Confirmation If we find suitable matches within your age preference\, we will send you a payment request to confirm your seat. If you do not receive an email\, it means that not enough people within your specified age range applied for this event.Priority for Early Applicants Those who apply first get priority\, which is an advantage of applying early. Our events have limited seating\, typically accommodating 35-40 of each gender\, and we usually receive around 250 applicants per event.Our main goal is to create an environment where attendees are genuinely interested in each other\, ensuring a meaningful experience for everyone. If you have any further questions or need more information\, please feel free to reach out. We look forward to potentially having you join us! \nQuestions? muslimmarriageca@gmail.com or events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n \nWhat to expect?\n\n\n \nFun \n\n\n \nWe don’t play musical chairs because relationships aren’t based on 3-minute conversations. So\, instead\, we have exclusive fun games and activities designed specifically for marriage-minded Muslims to help you naturally learn about each other. (Here is a sneak peek into an actual live event) \n\n\n \nFiltered \n\n\n \nWe are the only Muslim organization that filters our applicants and hand-picks every attendee. This allows us to select members most likely compatible and helps ensure we have a balanced number of men and women at every event. \n\n\n \nProven \n\n\n \n61% of the attendees at our last event found a match. No other single event even comes close to the success of HD Live\, so it’s no surprise that about 25% of attendees travel (including flights from outside the state and country) to attend this exclusive event. \n\n\n \nPrivate \n\n\n \nOur close-door events are at undisclosed locations because we take privacy very seriously. We believe that the only people that should know you’re attending the event are the people attending the event. In addition\, our HD Live app allows you to show interest without the fear of rejection since matches are privately sent at midnight and only if the interest is mutual. \n\n\n \nFAQs from MCC\n\n\n \nWho can register?\n\n\n \nThis event is designed for Muslim singles from Northern California to meet privately and casually. Space is limited. Muslims from all states can apply\, but priority will be given to singles residing in Northern California\, particularly the San Francisco Bay Area. If our single sisters and brothers give positive feedback\, MCC cohosts these matrimonial events quarterly. \n\n\n \nWho is the moderator?\n\n\n \nBaba Ali\, the co-founder of Half Our Deen\, is an Iranian-born American comedian\, game developer\, businessman\, and actor. He co-founded the revolutionary matchmaking site Half Our Deen\, an alternative to the Muslim dating apps we see today. He is also the founder of Ummah Films\, a Muslim film company that attempts to provide Halal entertainment to Muslims and non-Muslims. Baba Ali rose to prominence within the online Muslim community with Ummah Films\, which discusses various Islamic topics using humor. \n\n\n \nBaba Ali has traveled the world doing stand-up to a wide range of Muslim and non-Muslim audiences. He has performed all over the United States\, United Kingdom\, and Canada\, performing for audiences as large as 37\,000 and all ages. He has been reviewed in The New York Times\, USA Today\, and Los Angeles Times and featured in seven episodes of DirecTV’s The Fizz News. Ali Ardekani is a video blogger to his viewers as Baba Ali. \n \n\n\n \nWhy is MCC collaborating with Half Our Deen?\n\n\n \nHalf Our Deen is an expert in the Muslim matching department and has a system that works. Their website and offline match-making events use personality matching to help connect like-minded Muslims and create lasting matches. For the last 11 years\, the site has explicitly catered to marriage-minded Muslims and has over 2500+ success stories. Our event is modeled on their successful system. \n\n\n \nMCC East Bay is pleased to offer our single community in the Bay Area the ability to use Half Our Deen’s resources to search for a spouse. HOD is unique in its ability to offer personality testing\, high privacy standards\, and offline events\, which we believe will enhance the process for our single Muslims. \n\n\n \nEveryone deserves to find true love and happiness in marriage. MCC is privileged to be a part of your life story by helping to facilitate this chance to meet the right person! \n\n\n \nHow does it work?\n\n\n \n\nPlease fill out the brief application telling us about yourself and who you are looking for. You will receive an email with the following steps within a few days. Add muslimmarriageca@gmail.com to your contacts to prevent bouncebacks and spam/promotional archiving.\n\n\n\nIf your application is accepted\, you will need to register for the event and make your payment to secure your seat.\n\n\n\nThe event will take place at a private location near Pleasanton\, California. Exact location details will be provided only to accepted attendees before the event.\n\n\n\n \nQuestions? muslimmarriageca@gmail.com \n\n\n \nI cannot afford the registration fee.\n\n\n \nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should not hold a person back from benefiting from any event held in the MCC facility or cosponsored by MCC. To request a discounted or full financial waiver\, please visit https://mcceastbay.org/scholarship \n\n\n \nIs there an age limit?\n\n\n \nThere is no age limit. This event is for adults 18+. Your selection for the event depends on attendees in the same range apply for this event. \n\n\n \nTo increase the chances of successful matches\, we use a selection process to ensure quality and compatible candidates are in attendance. The goal is compatibility. For example\, if most applicants indicate that the maximum age they are looking for in a spouse is 40\, and you are older\, your application would not be accepted. However\, please don’t let this deter you from applying for our future events\, as acceptance criteria change based on who is used for each event. \n\n\n \nIs lunch offered?\n\n\n \nWe will have snacks\, coffee\, and tea. We will not have time for a full-fledged meal. Please ensure you have a hearty meal before the event begins at noon. \n\n\n \nWill I still receive confirmation of whether I am on the waiting list?\n\n\n \nIf it is determined that no compatible matches for you will be in attendance at the event\, you will be placed on a waiting list. As we receive more applications\, the criteria might change\, and there will be a chance that you are still invited to the event. We do our best to ask as many matches as possible to increase everyone’s chances of meeting the right person. If you still haven’t heard from us in the weeks leading up to the event\, no candidates have matched your criteria for this particular event. Please be patient and try again at another MCC matrimonial event (sign up for our newsletter at https://mcceastbay.org/newsletter). \n\n\n \nDo I need a HalfOurDeen membership to attend the event?\n\n\n \nYou do not need a membership with HalfOurDeen to apply for this event; however\, accepted applicants must complete their profile on HOD to attend. You will need a profile on HalfOurDeen to participate since a unique online/offline interaction characterizes this singles event. If you’re not already a member of HalfOurDeen\, that’s no problem. HalfOurDeen is providing a 90-day free trial membership for all MCC event attendees. Please note that your trial membership ends after 90 days\, so that you won’t be charged until the 31st. You can cancel right after the event if you choose. One particular advantage is that after meeting individuals at the event\, you can learn more about them through their online profiles before connecting. A HOD-free membership will allow you to view anyone’s profile that is also registered with the site. This way\, there is no need to exchange personal information at the event\, and all follow-up communication can be done safely through the HOD website after the event. \n\n\n \nHow do you screen applicants?\n\n\n \nDuring the application process\, applicants will answer a questionnaire that tells us a little about them and what they are looking for (or not looking for). Answers are then compared to the answers of all other applicants to determine who can attend to increase the chances for successful matches based on compatibility and personality matching. \n\n\n \nWhy was my application not accepted?\n\n\n \nTo increase the chances of successful matches\, we use a selection process to ensure quality and compatible candidates are in attendance. The goal is compatibility. For example\, if most applicants indicate that the maximum age they are looking for in a spouse is 40\, and you are older\, your application would not be accepted. However\, please don’t let this deter you from applying for our future events\, as acceptance criteria change based on who applies for each event. \n\n\n \nCan I bring a family member or a friend to the event?\n\n\n \nNo. This event is specifically tailored to the applicants who apply and are accepted based on the information provided during the application process. Everything from the games played to the seating chart is specific to those who have secured a spot. That is why only those who have applied and been accepted can attend. Moreover\, this is a private event\, and to protect the privacy of others\, only those who have been accepted will be given specific event details that must not be shared with anyone. Please encourage your friends who want to attend to apply! To keep this event as private as possible\, the candidates are the only people allowed to attend it. Our committee members will do their best to keep all interactions focused and constantly monitored throughout the event. \n\n\n \nWhat should I do if I haven’t received a confirmation email?\n\n\n \nIf you have not received a payment submission email after completing your application\, we are receiving a high volume of applications and are still processing them. If you still haven’t heard from us within 30 days of the event\, no candidates match your criteria at this particular event. If you have any questions about the selection process\, please watch this https://youtu.be/NqHiZXhWtcw \n\n\n \nHow is this event different from other Muslim matrimonial events that have taken place in NorCal?\n\n\n \nWe are making every effort to ensure that our event is done in a professionally organized manner that aligns with Islamic principles. Unlike other events\, we will thoroughly vet all applicants via a detailed application. This process will ensure that the attendees are serious about marriage and that there are enough attendees of the opposite gender potentially compatible with *you* and your preferences. We will try our best to have as close to a 50:50 ratio of females to males as possible. \n\n\n \nWe will have a wide variety of structured activities that will help you get to know the potential in a low-key\, pressure-free\, and fun way. Our activities will be structured so people of all personality types can easily participate. So whether introverted\, extroverted\, or somewhere in the middle\, you can participate in all the activities quickly—and\, more importantly\, get to know the potential in the process. You can also have the peace of mind of knowing that no one will have the spotlight on them at any time. \n\n\n \nTo keep in line with Islamic principles\, chaperones will constantly monitor our event\, ensuring that all interactions are kept professional and focused. They will also be there to help facilitate conversation and answer questions as necessary. \n\n\n \nCan I be sure that the information on my application will be kept private?\n\n\n \nAbsolutely. This is our Amanah (trust)\, and we will not release your information to anyone without your permission. Your application will only be reviewed by the HOD Offline staff. \n\n\n \nI am worried that others might discover I will be at this event. How will the event be kept private?\n\n\n \nThe only people who know that you will be at the event…are those at the event (and\, of course\, the people you tell). The MCC Matrimony Committee or HOD Offline will not inform anyone of your attendance. We are also keeping the event location private. Once you have fully registered and paid\, the venue address will only be sent to you. So please do not share the event location with anyone! \n\n\n \nIs there a dress code?\n\n\n \nOur only dress code is that your clothing must be by Islamic principles (clothes cannot be revealing\, tight\, or see-through). Other than that\, feel free to express your personality! Remember that you want to protect yourself best while remaining modest and genuine. \n\n\n \nI do not wear a headscarf in public. Do I have to wear one to the event?\n\n\n \nAlthough we highly encourage everyone to dress as closely as possible according to Islamic principles\, we will not ask that you wear a headscarf\, as the event is not in a masjid prayer space. That said\, anyone dressed inappropriately will not be allowed to participate in the event. \n\n\n \n\n\n \n—————————————————————————- \n\n\n \nHalf Deen Live Matrimonial Event – Pleasanton\, CA – Dec. 6\, 2025 \n\n\n \nIf you want to attend another speed-dating event\, this event is not for you.  Speed dating doesn’t work.  HOD Live does\, so the Muslim Community Center (MCC) and Muslim Marriage Canada are partnering up with HOD and bringing HOD Live to Pleasanton\, California\, on Dec. 6\, 2025! Read below for HOD’s unique match-making process.  \n\n\n \nAbout HOD: \n\n\n \nBeing interviewed for hours is both uncomfortable and awkward.  We do things differently\, and our results are different.  HOD’s last event resulted in 65% of the attendees finding a match. \n\n\n \nHOD Live is designed for marriage-minded Muslims who are serious about finding their other half.  Our events are filled with fun and unique activities and allow you to meet single Muslims more naturally. \n\n\n \nPlease watch the video below showing how the event will take place and how the application process will be.   This is a private event\, so the exact location of the event will be sent to all those who have a seat at the event.Every attendee will hand-pick to help increase compatibility and have an equal balance of men and women at the event.  Our focus is to invite those likely to succeed at this particular event. \n\n\n \nThe MCC and Muslim Marriage Canada are partnering up with Half Deen to bring you a Muslim Singles event using the HOD Live Process in Pleasanton\, CA\, on Dec. 6\, 2025. \n\n\n \nHere is how it works: \n\n\n \n1.  This event is by invitation ONLY.  Fill out the questionnaire below.  This helps us determine if you are a good fit for this event. \n\n\n \n2.  A member of our admin team will review your completed form.  After reviewing your application\, you will be sent a request for payment if they think you are a good fit for this event. \n\n\n \n3.  Once payment is received\,  you will receive a confirmation (within 24hrs) for your seat at the event as well as the exact location of the event. \n\n\n \n****The biggest incentive to signing up early is that you get priority seat selection.  This gives you the best opportunity to sit at the table of your preferred age range **** \n\n\n \nThe price to attend the Singles event is $100 US. \n\n\n \nIf we do not receive a payment response within 24 hours\, your seat will be forfeited and offered to the first person on the waiting list. \n\n\n \nPlease note that there are a limited number of seats for this event.  There are only 40 seats for each gender.  The most significant incentive for registering early is getting priority seating.   \n\n\n \nNote:  Our goal is to ensure a balanced male/female ratio\, so if you do not receive an immediate response\, it may be because we are trying to ensure gender registration is balanced.   \n\n\n \nIf you have any questions\, please email muslimmarriageca@gmail.com or WhatsApp – 1-647-535-2936 \n\n\n \nTo check out other upcoming HOD Live Events\, visit: www.babaali.com
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/muslims-singles-meet/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:*Closed* Quarterly Singles Matrimonial Event: Spark Connections | Half Our Deen
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a real alternative to typical singles events? HOD Live is not just another speed-dating event—it’s designed to connect marriage-minded Muslims who focus on compatibility and lasting relationships. Please also join a pre-matrimonial event singles workshop. \nIn collaboration with MCC East Bay and Muslim Marriage Canada\, HOD Live is excited to host an exclusive singles event introducing our new addition\, “Spark Connections.” \nSaturday\, July 12 (registration closes at 9 p.m. on Friday\, July 10) | 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. | Location will be shared with those who register | $100/person | In-person only | Register at mcceastbay.org/sparks \nSign up early for priority seat selection\, which will give you the best opportunity to sit at the table of your preferred age range. \n\nAbout HOD Live: \nAt HOD Live\, we understand that meaningful connections go beyond brief conversations. Our events are crafted for Muslims serious about finding their other half in a setting that respects Islamic principles. With interactive activities that reveal shared values\, priorities\, and personalities\, attendees can connect naturally in a comfortable environment. \nOur results speak for themselves. In Pleasanton alone\, 63% of attendees have found a match through HOD Live\, proving our approach works. Join us for this ninth event\, our last before Ramadan\, and experience the difference yourself. \nThis is a private\, invite-only event. Exact details will be shared with confirmed attendees only\, ensuring privacy and comfort. Each participant is carefully selected to provide a balanced gender ratio and compatibility\, creating the ideal environment for meaningful connections. \n  \n\n \nHow the Application Process Works \n\nApplication Submission: Please complete the questionnaire below to apply. This will help us understand your preferences\, including the maximum age you would consider for marriage.\nApplication Review: Our team will carefully review your registration form to assess your preferences and compatibility with other applicants.\nMatching Process: We monitor incoming applications to ensure suitable attendees are within your specified age range. Once we have potential matches\, we proceed to the next step.\nConfirmation: If we find suitable matches in your age range\, we will send you a payment request to confirm your seat. If you have not received a payment request\, not enough people within your specified age range have applied for this event yet.  Once they do\, we will contact you inshAllah.\n\n\n\nVital Information – Nearest Airport to Venue: Oakland Airport  (OAK) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf we do not receive your payment within 48 hours\, your seat will be forfeited and offered to the first person on the waiting list. \nPlease note that there are only 40 seats available for each gender at this event. Registering early gives you priority seating. \nOur goal is to ensure a balanced male-to-female ratio. If you do not receive an immediate response\, it may be because we are working to maintain this balance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email: muslimmarriageca@gmail.com \n\n\nTo check out other upcoming HOD Live Events\, visit: www.babaali.com
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SUMMARY:*Canceled* Singles Workshop with Baba Ali | Half Our Deen (Pre-Matrimonial Event Talk)
DESCRIPTION:*Canceled* \n \nJoin us for an exclusive\, interactive two-hour workshop to sharpen your profile evaluation skills in the marriage search process. This program precedes our quarterly Half Our Deen matrimonial event. \nDesigned and hosted by Baba Ali\, whose insightful approach and practical wisdom received overwhelming positive feedback from previous events\, this hands-on session will equip you with valuable tools to identify compatibility signals that most people miss. \nSaturday\, July 12 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | MCC Prayer Hall | $60/person | In-person only | Register at mcceastbay.org/singles-workshop \n\nWhat You’ll Experience:\n\nProfile Red Flag/Green Flag Analysis – Learn to spot subtle indicators of compatibility and potential concerns in profiles through guided analysis of real-world examples. Develop discernment skills based on Islamic principles.\nProfile Optimization Masterclass: Discover techniques for enhancing your marriage profile to authentically represent your best self and attract matches that align with your values and lifestyle.\nFriendship Qualities Compatibility—Analyze how friendship qualities (loyalty\, understanding\, reliability\, etc.) impact marriage dynamics when potential spouses rank them as top or bottom priorities.\n\n\nEngage in thought-provoking exercises that combine Islamic wisdom with practical psychology to help you evaluate compatibility more effectively. \n\nThis workshop combines Baba Ali’s trademark practical approach with deep insights to help you navigate the marriage search process more confidently and clearly. You’ll leave with concrete tools to better evaluate profiles\, improve your own presentation\, and make more informed decisions about potential matches.\nPerfect for: Muslim singles actively seeking marriage or preparing to begin the search process\, regardless of which platforms or methods you use.\nLimited spaces available. Register today to secure your spot: mcceastbay.org/singles-workshop\n\n\n\nQuestions? muslimmarriageca@gmail.com \n\n\n**********************************************************************************************************\n\n👉 Tickets are available to all ages. Once the form is filled out\, a PayPal invoice will be sent to purchase your ticket (you do NOT need a PayPal account to pay the invoice). Please note that all the tickets are nonrefundable.  \n\n\nPlease fill out the form here. This will assist HOD in tailoring the workshop content to meet your needs better.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/singles-workshop/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Singles Meet and Greet
DESCRIPTION: \n*Alhamdulliah. Thank you for a wonderful response\, single sisters and brothers in the Bay Area. We are positively full for this Saturday’s matrimonial event. Please sign up for advance notice of our next quarterly event in 2023 at https://mcceastbay.org/wait \nAre you a single Muslim or Muslimah looking for the right partner to form a happy marriage? Then this event is for you. \nEvery four months\, MCC East Bay teams with the much-lauded Half Our Deen platform to run a thoughtful\, fun\, private quarterly matrimonial event that is a profound departure from the tired traditional match-making session and that uses personality questions & fun activities to help our singles sisters and brothers get closer to finding a spouse. \nThis is a matrimonial event appropriately done – from thoughtfully screening every application\, an equal ratio of men to women\, and a fair chance for all to engage in a fun and exciting way through activities that melt the awkwardness of a singles mixer. This event is co-hosted with MCC\, and the event venue will be shared only with approved applicants. \n1 p.m. to 4 p.m. | Saturday\, November 5 | Exact address is TBA to only registered attendees only (the venue is in Pleasanton) | $94/person (fewer than 70 spots available) | Registration now open at https://mcceastbay.org/singles \nIf you cannot make this event\, sign up for our notification list for the next quarterly event: https://mcceastbay.org/wait \nThis event breaks from ineffective speed-dating matrimonial events and traditional match-making. This game-oriented event caters to the need for more creative and effective ways to meet and learn about others. Many premarital and personality questions are incorporated into the event activities to allow for a quick dip into meaningful relationship questions. \nThe Bay is filled with Muslim singles\, and we will sell out. Apply now: https://mcceastbay.org/singles \nQuestions? offline@halfourdeen.com or events@mcceastbay.org \nWhat to expect?\nFun \nWe don’t play musical chairs because relationships can’t be based on 3-minute conversations. So instead\, we have exclusive fun games and activities designed specifically for marriage-minded Muslims to help you naturally learn about each other. (Here is a sneak peek into an actual live event) \nFiltered \nWe are the only Muslim organization that filters our applicants and hand-picks every attendee. This allows us to select members most likely to be compatible and helps ensure that we have a balanced number of men and women at every event. \nProven \n61% of the attendees at our last event found a match. No other single event even comes close to the success of HD Live\, so it’s no surprise that about 25% of attendees travel (including flights from outside the state and country) to attend this exclusive event. \nPrivate \nOur close-door events are at undisclosed locations because we take privacy very seriously. We believe that the only people that should know you’re attending the event are the people attending the event. In addition\, our HD Live app allows you to show interest without the fear of rejection since matches are privately sent at midnight and only if the interest is mutual. \nFAQs from MCC\nWho can register?\nThis event is designed for Muslim singles from Northern California to meet in a private and casual atmosphere. Space is limited. Muslims from all states can apply\, but priority will be given to singles residing in Northern California\, particularly the San Francisco Bay Area. If our single sisters and brothers give positive feedback\, MCC intends to cohost matrimonial events bi-annually or quarterly. \n Who is the moderator?\nBaba Ali\, the co-founder of Half Our Deen\, is an Iranian-born American comedian\, game developer\, businessman\, and actor. He is the co-founder of the revolutionary matchmaking site Half Our Deen\, an alternative to the Muslim dating apps we see today. He is also the founder of Ummah Films\, a Muslim film company that attempts to provide Halal entertainment to Muslims and non-Muslims. Baba Ali rose to prominence within the online Muslim community with Ummah Films\, which discusses various Islamic topics using humor. \nBaba Ali has traveled the world doing stand-up to a wide range of Muslim and non-Muslim audiences. He has performed all over the United States\, United Kingdom\, and Canada\, performing for audiences as large as 37\,000 and for all ages. He has been reviewed in The New York Times\, USA Today\, and Los Angeles Times and featured in seven episodes of DirecTV’s The Fizz News. Ali Ardekani is a video blogger to his viewers as Baba Ali. \n \nWhy is MCC collaborating with Half Our Deen?\nHalf Our Deen is an expert in the Muslim matching department and has a system that works. Their website and offline match-making events use personality matching to help connect like-minded Muslims and create lasting matches. For the last 11 years\, the site has explicitly catered to marriage-minded Muslims and has over 2500+ success stories. Our event is modeled on their successful system. \nMCC East Bay is pleased to offer our single community in the Bay Area the ability to use Half Our Deen’s resources to search for a spouse. HOD is unique in its ability to offer personality testing\, high privacy standards\, and offline events\, which we believe will enhance the process for our single Muslims. \nEveryone deserves to find true love and happiness in marriage. MCC is privileged to be a part of your life story by helping to facilitate this chance to meet the right person! \nHow does it work?\n\nSimply fill out the brief application telling us about yourself and who you are looking for. You will receive an email from us within a few days with the next steps. It’s vital that you add offline@halfourdeen.com to your contacts to prevent bouncebacks and spam/promotional archiving.\nIf your application is accepted\, you will need to register for the event and make your payment to secure your seat.\nThe event will take place at a private location near Pleasanton\, California. Exact location details will be provided only to accepted attendees before the event.\n\nQuestions? offline@halfourdeen.com \nI cannot afford the registration fee.\nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should not hold a person back from benefiting from any event held in the MCC facility or cosponsored by MCC. To request a discounted or full financial waiver\, please visit https://mcceastbay.org/scholarship \nIs there an age limit?\nThere is no age limit. This event is for adults 18+. Your selection for the event depends on attendees in the same range apply for this event. \nTo increase the chances of successful matches\, we are using a selection process to ensure quality and compatible candidates are in attendance. The goal is compatibility. For example\, if most applicants indicate that the maximum age they are looking for in a spouse is 40\, and you are older\, your application would not be accepted. However\, please don’t let this deter you from applying for our future events\, as acceptance criteria change based on who applies for each event. \nIs lunch offered?\nWe will have snacks\, coffee\, and tea. We will not have time for a full-fledged meal. Please make sure you have a hearty meal before the event begins at noon. \nWill I still receive my confirmation if I am on the waiting list?\nIf it is determined that no compatible matches for you will be in attendance at the event\, you will be placed on a waiting list. As we receive more applications\, the criteria might change\, and there will be a chance that you are still invited to the event. We do our best to invite as many matches as possible to increase everyone’s chances of meeting the right person. If you still haven’t heard from us in the weeks leading into the event\, there were no candidates matching your criteria at this particular event. Please be patient and try again at another MCC matrimonial event (sign up for our newsletter at https://mcceastbay.org/newsletter). \nDo I need a HalfOurDeen membership to attend the event?\nYou do not need a membership with HalfOurDeen to apply for this event; however\, accepted applicants must complete their profile on HOD to attend. You will need a profile on HalfOurDeen to participate since this singles event is characterized by a unique online/offline interaction. If you’re not already a member of HalfOurDeen\, no problem. HalfOurDeen is providing a 90-day free trial membership for all MCC event attendees. Please note that your trial membership ends after 90 days\, so you won’t be charged until the 31st. You can cancel right after the event if you choose. One particular advantage is that after meeting individuals at the event\, you can learn more about them through their online profiles before connecting. A HOD-free membership will allow you to view anyone’s profile who is also registered with the site. This way\, there is no need to exchange personal information at the event\, and all follow-up communication can be done safely through the HOD website after the event. \nHow do you screen applicants?\nDuring the application process\, applicants will answer a questionnaire that tells us a little about them and what they are looking for (or not looking for). Answers are then compared to the answers of all other applicants to determine who can attend to increase the chances for successful matches based on compatibility and personality matching. \nWhy was my application not accepted?\nTo increase the chances of successful matches\, we are using a selection process to ensure quality and compatible candidates are in attendance. The goal is compatibility. For example\, if most applicants indicate that the maximum age they are looking for in a spouse is 40\, and you are older\, your application would not be accepted. However\, please don’t let this deter you from applying for our future events\, as acceptance criteria change based on who applies for each event. \nCan I bring a family member or a friend to the event?\nNo. This event is specifically tailored to the applicants who apply and are accepted based on the information provided during the application process. Everything from the games played to the seating chart is specific to those who have secured a spot. That is why only those who have applied and have been accepted are allowed to attend. Moreover\, this is a private event\, and to protect the privacy of others\, only those who have been accepted will be given specific event details that must not be shared with anyone. Please encourage your friends who want to attend to apply! To keep this event as private as possible\, the candidates are the only people allowed to attend it. Our committee members will do their best to ensure that all interactions are kept focused and constantly monitored throughout the event. \nWhat should I do if I haven’t received a confirmation email?\nIf you have not received a payment submission email after completing your application\, we are receiving a high volume of applications and are still processing them. If you still haven’t heard from us by Feb 28th\, there were no candidates matching your criteria at this particular event. If you have any questions about the selection process\, please watch this https://youtu.be/NqHiZXhWtcw \nHow is this event different from other Muslim matrimonial events that have taken place in NorCal?\nWe are making every effort to ensure that our event is done professionally organized manner that aligns with Islamic principles. Unlike other events\, we will thoroughly vet all applicants via a detailed application. This process will ensure that the attendees are serious about marriage and that there are enough attendees of the opposite gender potentially compatible with *you* and your preferences. We will try our best to have as close to a 50:50 ratio of females to males as possible. \nWe will have a wide variety of structured activities that will help you get to know the potential in a low-key\, pressure-free\, and fun way. Our activities will be structured so people of all personality types can easily participate. So whether introverted\, extroverted\, or somewhere in the middle\, you can participate in all the activities quickly—and\, more importantly\, get to know the potential in the process. You can also have the peace of mind of knowing that no one will have the spotlight on them at any time. \nIn light of keeping in line with Islamic principles\, our event will be constantly monitored by chaperones who will ensure that all interactions are kept professional and focused. They will also be there to help facilitate conversation and answer questions as necessary. \nCan I be sure that the information on my application will be kept private?\nAbsolutely. This is our Amanah (trust)\, and we will not release your information to anyone without your permission. Your application will only be reviewed by the HOD Offline staff. \nI am worried that others might discover I will be at this event. How will the event be kept private?\nThe only people that know that you will be at the event…are the people at the event (and\, of course\, the people you tell). The MCC Matrimony Committee or HOD Offline will not inform anyone of your attendance. We are also keeping the event location private. The venue address will only be sent to you once you have fully registered and paid. So please do not share the event location with anyone! \nIs there a dress code?\nOur only dress code is that your clothing must be by Islamic principles (clothes cannot be revealing\, tight\, or see-through). Other than that\, feel free to express your personality! Remember that you want to protect yourself best while remaining modest and genuine. \nI do not wear a headscarf in public. Do I have to wear one to the event?\nAlthough we highly encourage everyone to dress as closely by Islamic principles as possible\, we will not ask that you wear a headscarf\, as the event is not in a masjid prayer space. That said\, anyone dressed inappropriately will not be allowed to participate in the event. \nWhat precautions are you taking during the Covid-19 Pandemic?\nGiven the social nature of the event\, where attendees will be meeting new people for the first time and eating\, we will require masks for the duration of the event. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQs from HOD\nHow is the Offline process different?\nWe steer clear of the speed-dating approach. The 3 minutes you give to talk to each person is great if you are looking for a 3-hour relationship. But not so much for a life-long commitment. Right from receiving your application\, we screen to ensure only the most compatible attend by screening all our applicants. Our events have an even ratio of men to women\, giving everyone a fair chance. By engaging people in a fun and exciting activities\, we break the ice and eliminate awkwardness. Since all our attendees are also on HOD Online\, the follow-up after the event is relatively simple. \nWhy do I need a Half Deen membership to attend?\nOne of the unique features of Half Deen Offline is that everyone at the event can be found on Half Deen Online. You can view their profile online if you find someone interesting and would instead learn more about them before showing interest. No personal information exists because follow-up is done safely through our website after the event. You’ll have access to more than 3\,000 active profiles. This way\, even if you don’t find your ideal match at the offline event\, you still have a great chance of finding them online. Our Offline events are for Members Only! You can become one by going to www.HalfDeen.com \nWhat happens if the event is sold out?\nWe wish we could accommodate everyone! Due to this event’s increasing popularity\, the seats fill fast. We keep the ratio of women to men at 1:1. Due to this\, we sometimes have to temporarily halt the registration for the gender ahead until we can level the playing field. We ensure that everyone has an opportunity for a match. Keep checking the site to see when and where our next event will be. \nWhat criteria do you screen applicants by?\nWe believe in quality matches. We don’t set the criteria\, our applicants do. We review every application carefully and study your criteria for a spouse. We only invite those that meet your criteria\, so you have a great shot right from the start. We are the only Muslim organization that filters our applicants to ensure compatibility\, increasing the chances that you will find “The One.” InshAllah! \nSomething came up. I cannot make it.\nYou can claim that up to two weeks before the event for cancellation and refunds with no conditions. For cancellations and refunds claimed up to one-week notice\, you will be given a refund on the condition of finding an equal replacement for you to attend the event. \nConcerning event planning\, no refunds will be given after the one-week conditional cancellation cut-off. Please consider that for every person invited\, several interested members turned away to keep good ratios and compatibility. If you missed the event\, we cannot refund/transfer or give you credit for the next one. If you attended the event\, we could not give you a refund due to you not finding your match. \nWhy is your event venue private?\nWe care about your privacy. Our event location is kept confidential and is only revealed to those who are paid and confirmed. Nobody knows you are at the event except those at the event. We do not accept any walk-ups to the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Safety:\nWe’re encouraging our attendees and staff to adopt social distancing and sanitization measures to help keep everyone attending as safe as possible. As events are being scheduled again\, their status may change due to developing safety policies\, but we’ll keep you posted if that’s the case. \n\nMask Recommended: We recommend attendees wear a mask during the event and in public areas (exceptions made while seated during snacks)\nClean Venue: Steps to sanitize surfaces throughout have been taken before the event.\nSocial Distancing: The recommended six feet of distance is suggested throughout the event for a safe distance event.\nTemperature Checks: Attendees will be asked to submit contactless temperature checks before entering the venue hall.\nHand Sanitizer Stations: Attendees can access various hand sanitizing stations that will be located throughout the venue.
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SUMMARY:Bay Area Matrimonial Event | Meet Your Match!
DESCRIPTION: \nAre you a single Muslim or Muslima looking for the right partner to form a happy marriage? Then this event is for you. \nEvery four months\, MCC East Bay teams with the much-lauded Half Our Deen platform to run a thoughtful\, fun\, private quarterly matrimonial event that is a deep departure from the tired traditional match-making session and that uses personality questions & fun activities to help our singles sisters and brothers get closer to finding a spouse. \nThis is a matrimonial event done right – from thoughtfully screening every application\, an equal ratio of men to women\, and a fair chance for all to engage in a fun and interesting way through activities that melt the awkwardness of a singles mixer. This event is co-hosted with MCC and the event venue will be shared only with approved applicants. \n1 p.m. to 4 p.m. | Saturday\, August 13 | Exact address is TBA to only registered attendees only (the venue is in Pleasanton) | $94/person (fewer than 70 spots available) | Registration now open at https://mcceastbay.org/singles \nThe next event will be on Saturday\, November 5. \nThis event breaks from the ineffective speed-dating matrimonial events and traditional match-making. This game-oriented event caters to the need for more creative and effective ways to meet and learn about others. Many premarital and personality questions are incorporated into the event activities to allow for a quick dip into meaningful relationship questions. \nThe Bay is filled with Muslim singles and we will sell out. Apply now: https://mcceastbay.org/singles \nIf you cannot make this event\, sign up for our notification list for the next quarterly event: https://mcceastbay.org/wait \nQuestions? offline@halfourdeen.com or events@mcceastbay.org\n \nWhat to expect?\nFun \nWe don’t play musical chairs because relationships can’t be based on 3-minute conversations. So instead\, we have exclusive fun games and activities designed specifically for marriage-minded Muslims to help you naturally learn about each other. (Here is a sneak peek into an actual live event) \nFiltered \nWe are the only Muslim organization that filters our applicants and hand-picks every attendee. This allows us to select members who are most likely to be compatible and helps ensure that we have a balanced number of men and women at every event. \nProven \n61% of the attendees at our last event found a match. No other single event even comes close to the success of HD Live\, so it’s no surprise that about 25% of attendees travel (including taking flights from outside the state and country) to attend this exclusive event. \nPrivate \nOur close-door events are at undisclosed locations because we take privacy very seriously. We believe that the only people that should know you’re attending the event are the people attending the event. In addition\, our HD Live app allows you to show interest without the fear of rejection since matches are privately sent at midnight and only if the interest is mutual. \nFAQs from MCC\nWho can register?\nThis event is designed for Muslim singles from across Northern California to meet in a private and casual atmosphere. Space is limited. Muslims from all states can also apply but priority will be given to singles residing in Northern California and particularly the San Francisco Bay Area. If our single sisters and brothers give positive feedback\, MCC intends to cohost matrimonial events on a bi-annual or quarterly basis. \n Who is the moderator?\nBaba Ali\, the co-founder of Half Our Deen\, is an Iranian-born American comedian\, game developer\, businessman\, and actor. He is the co-founder of the revolutionary matchmaking site Half Deen\, which is an alternative to the Muslim dating apps that we see today. He is also the founder of Ummah Films\, a Muslim film company that attempts to provide Halal entertainment to Muslims and non-Muslims alike. Baba Ali rose to prominence within the online Muslim community with Ummah Films\, which discusses various Islamic topics using humor. \nBaba Ali has traveled the world doing stand-up to a wide range of Muslim and non-Muslim audiences. He has performed all over the United States\, United Kingdom\, and Canada\, performing for audiences as large as 37\,000 and for all ages. He has been reviewed in The New York Times\, USA Today\, and Los Angeles Times as well as featuring in seven episodes of DirecTV’s The Fizz News. Ali Ardekani is known as a video blogger to his viewers as Baba Ali. \n \nWhy is MCC collaborating with Half Our Deen?\n\nHalf our Deen are experts in the Muslim matching department and have a system that works. Their website and offline match-making events use personality matching to help connect like-minded Muslims and create matches that last. For the last 11 years\, the site has catered specifically to marriage-minded Muslims and has over 2500+ success stories. Our event is modeled off their successful system. \nMCC East Bay is pleased to offer our single community in the Bay Area the ability to use Half Our Deen’s resources to search for a spouse. HOD is unique in its ability to offer personality testing\, high privacy standards\, and off-line events which we believe will enhance the process for our single Muslims. \nEveryone deserves to find true love and happiness in marriage. MCC is privileged to be a part of your life story by helping to facilitate this chance to meet the right person! \nHow does it work?\n\nSimply fill out the brief application telling us about yourself and who you are looking for. You will receive an email from us within a few days with the next steps. It’s important that you add offline@halfourdeen.com to your contacts to prevent bouncebacks and spam/promotional archiving.\nIf your application is accepted you will need to register for the event and make your payment to secure your seat.\nThe event will take place at a private location near Pleasanton\, California. Exact location details will be provided only to accepted attendees before the event.\n\nQuestions? offline@halfourdeen.com \nI cannot afford the registration fee?\n\nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should not hold a person back from benefiting from any event held in the MCC facility or cosponsored by MCC. To request a discounted or full financial waiver\, please visit https://mcceastbay.org/scholarship \nIs there an age limit?\nThere is no age limit. This event is for adults 18+. Your selection for the event is dependent on attendees in the same range apply for this event. \nIn order to increase the chances of successful matches\, we are using a selection process to ensure quality and compatible candidates are in attendance. The goal is compatibility. For example\, if most applicants indicate that the maximum age they are looking for in a spouse is 40\, and you are older\, your application would not be accepted. However\, please don’t let this deter you from applying for our future events as acceptance criteria changes based on who applies for each event. \nIs lunch offered?\nWe will have snacks\, coffee\, and tea. We will not have time for a full-fledged meal. Please make sure you have a hearty meal before the event begins at noon. \nIf I am put on the waiting list\, will I still receive my confirmation?\nIf it is determined that no compatible matches for you will be in attendance at the event you will be placed on a waiting list. As we receive more applications\, the criteria might change and there will be a chance that you are still invited to the event. We do our best to invite as many matches as possible to increase everyone’s chances to meet the right person. If you still haven’t heard from us in the weeks leading into the event\, this means that there were no candidates matching your criteria at this particular event. Please be patient and try again at another MCC matrimonial event (sign up for our newsletter at https://mcceastbay.org/newsletter). \nDo I need a HalfOurDeen membership to attend the event?\nYou do not need a membership with HalfOurDeen to apply for this event; however\, accepted applicants must complete their profile on HOD in order to attend. You will need a profile on HalfOurDeen to participate since this singles event is characterized by a unique online/offline interaction. If you’re not already a member of HalfOurDeen\, no problem. HalfOurDeen is providing a 90-day free trial membership for all MCC event attendees. Please note that your trial membership ends after 90 days so you won’t be charged until the 31st day. You can cancel right after the event if you choose. One particular advantage of this is that after meeting individuals at the event\, you can learn more about them through their online profiles before connecting. A HOD free membership will allow you to view anyone’s profile who is also registered with the site. This way\, there is no need to exchange personal information at the event and all follow-up communication can be done safely through the HOD website after the event. \nHow do you screen applicants?\nDuring the application process\, applicants will answer a questionnaire that tells us a little about them and what they are looking for (or not looking for). Answers are then compared to the answers of all other applicants to determine who can attend\, with the goal of increasing the chances for successful matches based on compatibility and personality matching. \nWhy was my application not accepted?\nIn order to increase the chances of successful matches\, we are using a selection process to ensure quality and compatible candidates are in attendance. The goal is compatibility. For example\, if most applicants indicate that the maximum age they are looking for in a spouse is 40\, and you are older\, your application would not be accepted. However\, please don’t let this deter you from applying for our future events as acceptance criteria changes based on who applies for each event. \nCan I bring a family member or a friend to the event?\nNo. This event is specifically tailored to the applicants who apply and are accepted based on the information provided during the application process. Everything from the games played to the seating chart is specific to those who have secured a spot. That is why only those who have applied and have been accepted are allowed to attend. Moreover\, this is a private event and in order to protect the privacy of others\, only those who have been accepted will be given specific event details that must not be shared with anyone. Please encourage your friends who want to attend to apply! In an effort to keep this event as private as possible\, the only people allowed to attend the event are the candidates themselves. Our committee members will do their best to ensure that all interactions are kept focused and will be constantly monitored throughout the event. \nWhat should I do if I haven’t received a confirmation email?\nIf you have not received a payment submission email after completing your application\, this means that we are receiving a high volume of applications and are still processing them. If you still haven’t heard from us by Feb 28th\, this means that there were no candidates matching your criteria at this particular event. If you have any questions about the selection process\, please watch this https://youtu.be/NqHiZXhWtcw \nHow is this event different from other Muslim matrimonial events that have taken place in NorCal?\nWe are making every effort to ensure that our event is done in a professional\, organized manner that is in line with Islamic principles. Unlike other events\, we are going to carefully and thoroughly vet all our applicants via a detailed application. This process will not only ensure that the attendees are serious about marriage\, but will also ensure that there are enough attendees of the opposite gender that are potentially compatible with *you* and your preferences. Speaking of which\, we will try our best to have as close to a 50:50 ratio of females to males as possible. \nWe will have a wide variety of structured activities that will help you get to know the potential in a low-key\, pressure-free way\, and fun way. Our activities will be structured so that people of all personality types can easily participate. So whether introverted\, extroverted or somewhere in the middle\, you will be able to easily participate in all the activities—and more importantly\, get to know the potential in the process. You can also have the peace of mind of knowing that no one will have the spotlight on them at any time. \nIn light of keeping in line with Islamic principles\, our event will be constantly monitored by chaperones who will be there to make sure that all interactions are kept professional and focused. They will also be there to help facilitate conversation and answer questions as necessary. \nCan I be sure that the information on my application will be kept private?\nAbsolutely. This is our amanah (trust) and we will not release your information to anyone without your permission. Your application will only be reviewed by the HOD Offline staff. \nI am worried that others might find out I am going to be at this event. How will the event be kept private?\nThe only people that know that you are going to be at the event…are the people at the event (and of course the people you tell). The MCC Matrimony Committee or HOD Offline will not inform anyone of your attendance. We are also keeping the event location private. The venue address will only be sent to you once you have fully registered and paid. So please do not share the event location with anyone! \nIs there a dress code?\nOur only dress code is that your clothing must be in accordance with Islamic principles (clothes cannot be revealing\, tight\, or see-through). Other than that\, feel free to express your personality! Keep in mind that you want to project yourself in the best way possible while remaining modest and true to yourself. \nI do not wear a headscarf in public. Do I have to wear one to the event?\nAlthough we highly encourage everyone to dress as closely in accordance with Islamic principles as possible\, we will not ask that you wear a headscarf\, as the event is not taking place in a masjid prayer space. That being said\, anyone who is dressed inappropriately will not be allowed to participate in the event. \nWhat precautions are you taking during the Covid-19 Pandemic?\nGiven the social nature of the event\, where attendees will be meeting new people for the first time and eating\, we will be requiring masks for the duration of the event. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQs from HOD\nHow is the Offline process different?\nWe steer clear of the speed-dating approach. The 3 minutes you are giving to talk to each person is great if you are looking for a 3-hour relationship. But not so much for a life-long commitment. Right from receiving your application\, we screen to ensure only the most compatible attend by screening all our applicants. Our events have an even ratio of men to women\, giving everyone a fair chance. By engaging people in a fun and interesting activities\, we break the ice and eliminate the awkwardness. Since all our attendees are also on HOD Online\, the follow up after the event is rather simple. \nWhy do I need a Half Deen membership to attend?\nOne of the unique features of Half Deen Offline is that everyone at the event can be found on Half Deen Online. If you find someone interesting and would rather learn more about them before showing interest\, you can view their profile online. There is no exchanging personal information because follow-up is done safely through our website after the event. You’ll have access to more than 3\,000 active profiles. This way\, even if you don’t find your ideal match at the offline event\, you still have a great chance of finding them online. Our Offline events are for Members Only! You can become one by going to www.HalfDeen.com \nWhat happens if the event is sold out?\nWe wish we could accommodate everyone! Due to the increasing popularity of this event\, the seats do fill fast. We keep the ratio of women to men at 1:1. Due to this we sometimes have to temporarily halt the registration for the gender that’s ahead\, until we can level the playing field. We ensure that everyone has an opportunity for a match. Keep checking the site to see when and where our next event will be. \nWhat criteria do you screen applicants by?\nWe believe in quality matches. We don’t set the criteria\, our applicants do. We review every application carefully and study your criteria for a spouse. We only invite those that meet your criteria so you have a great shot right from the start. We are the only Muslim organization that filters our applicants to ensure compatibility\, therefore increasing the chances that you will find “The One”. InshAllah! \nSomething came up. I cannot make it?\nFor cancellation and refunds\, you can claim that up to two weeks prior to the event with no conditions. For cancellations and refunds claimed up to one-week notice\, you will be given a refund on the condition of finding an equal replacement for you to attend the event. \nWith respect to event planning\, no refunds will be given after the one-week conditional cancellation cut-off. Please consider that for every person invited\, there are a number of interested members turned away in order to keep good ratios and compatibility. If you missed the event\, we cannot refund/transfer or give you credit for the next one. If you attended the event we cannot give you a refund due to you not finding your match. \nWhy is your event venue private?\nWe care about your privacy. Our event location is kept confidential and is only revealed to those who are paid and confirmed. Nobody knows you are at the event\, except those at the event. We do not accept any walk-ups to the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Safety:\nWe’re encouraging our attendees and staff to adopt social distancing and sanitization measures to help keep everyone attending as safe as possible. As events are being scheduled again\, their status may change due to developing safety policies\, but we’ll keep you posted if that’s the case. \n\nMask Recommended: We recommend attendees to wear a mask during the event and in public areas (exceptions made while seated during snacks)\nClean Venue: Steps to sanitize surfaces throughout have been taken before the event.\nSocial Distancing: The recommended six feet of distance is suggested throughout the event for a safe distance event.\nTemperature Checks: Attendees will be asked to submit to contactless temperature checks before entering the venue hall.\nHand Sanitizer Stations: Attendees can access various hand sanitizing stations that will be located throughout the venue.
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/matrimonial-event/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities
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SUMMARY:Singles Meet and Greet
DESCRIPTION:**Positively sold out**\nSingle sisters & brothers in Bay Area: Join interest list for our next event on Sat.\, Aug. 13 at https://mcceastbay.org/wait\nAre you a single Muslim or Muslima looking for the right partner for form a happy marriage? Then this event is for you.\n\nMCC is teaming up for the first-ever Bay Area matrimonial event with the much-lauded Half Our Deen platform to run a thoughtful\, fun\, private matrimonial event that a deep departure from the tired traditional match-making session and that uses personality questions & fun activities to help our singles sisters and brothers get closer to finding a spouse.\n\nThis is matrimonial event done right – from thoughtfully screening every application\, an equal ratio of men to women\, and a fair chance for all to engage in a fun and interesting way through activities that melt the awkwardness of a singles mixer. This event is co hosted with MCC and the event venue will be shared only with approved applicants.\n\n12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Saturday\, March 5 | Location TBA near Pleasanton | $94/person (fewer than 100 spots available) | Register at https://mcceastbay.org/singles\n\nThis event breaks from the ineffective speed-dating matrimonial events and traditional match-making. This game-oriented event caters to the need for more creative and effective ways to meet and learn about others. Many premarital and personality questions are incorporated into the event activities to allow for a quick dip into meaningful relationship questions.\n\nQuestions? offline@halfourdeen.com or events@mcceastbay.org\n\nFAQs from MCC\nWho can register?\nThis event is designed for Muslim singles from across Northern California to meet in a private and casual atmosphere. Space is limited. Muslims from all states can also apply but priority will be given to singles residing in Northern California and particularly the San Francisco Bay Area. If our single sisters and brothers give positive feedback\, MCC intends to cohost matrimonial events on a bi-annual or quarterly basis.\n Who is the moderator?\nBaba Ali\, Cofounder of Half Our Deen\, is an Iranian-born American comedian\, game developer\, businessman and actor. He is the co-founder of the revolutionary matchmaking site Half Deen\, which is an alternative to the Muslim dating apps that we see today. He is also the founder of Ummah Films\, a Muslim film company which attempts to provide Halal entertainment to Muslims and non-Muslims alike. Baba Ali rose to prominence within the online Muslim community with Ummah Films\, which discusses various Islamic topics using humor. \nBaba Ali has traveled the world doing stand-up to a wide range of Muslim and non-Muslim audiences. He has performed all over the United States\, United Kingdom and Canada\, performing for audiences as large as 37\,000 and for all ages. He has been reviewed in The New York Times\, USA Today and Los Angeles Times as well as featuring in seven episodes of DirecTV’s The Fizz News. Ali Ardekani is known as a video blogger to his viewers as Baba Ali. \n\nWhy is MCC collaborating with Half Our Deen?\n\nHalf our Deen are experts in the Muslim matching department and have a system that works. Their website and offline match-making events use personality matching to help connect like-minded Muslims and create matches that last. For the last 11 years\, the site has catered specifically to marriage-minded Muslims and has over 2500+ success stories. Our event is modeled off their successful system.\n\nMCC East Bay is pleased to offer our single community in the Bay Area the ability to use Half Our Deen’s resources to search for a spouse. HOD is unique in its ability to offer personality testing\, high privacy standards\, and off-line events which we believe will enhance the process for our single Muslims.\n\nEveryone deserves to find true love and happiness in marriage. MCC is privileged to be a part of your life story by helping to facilitate this chance to meet the right person!\nHow does it work?\n\n 	Simply fill out the brief application telling us about yourself and who you are looking for. You will receive an email from us within a few days with the next steps. It’s important that you add offline@halfourdeen.com to your contacts to prevent bounce backs and spam/promotional archiving.\n 	If your application is accepted you will need to register for the event and make your payment to secure your seat.\n 	The event will take place at a private location near Pleasanton\, California. Exact location details will be provided only to accepted attendees before the event.\n\nQuestions? offline@halfourdeen.com\nI cannot afford the registration fee?\n\nMCC has a standing policy that financial need should not hold a person back from benefiting from any event held in the MCC facility or cosponsored by MCC. To request a discounted or full financial waiver\, please visit https://mcceastbay.org/scholarship\nIs there an age limit?\nThere is no age limit. This event is for adults 18+. Your selection for the event is dependent on attendees in the same range apply for this event.\n\nIn order to increase the chances of successful matches we are using a selection process to ensure quality and compatible candidates are in attendance. The goal is compatibility. For example\, if most applicants indicate that the maximum age they are looking for in a spouse is 40\, and you are older\, your application would not be accepted. However\, please don’t let this deter you from applying for our future events as acceptance criteria changes based on who applies for each event.\nIs lunch offered?\nWe will have snacks\, and coffee and tea. We will not have time for a full-fledged meal. Please make sure you have a hearty meal before the event begins at noon.\nIf I am put on the waiting list\, will I still receive my confirmation?\nIf it is determined that no compatible matches for you will be in attendance at the event you will be placed on a waiting list. As we receive more applications\, criteria might change and there will be a chance that you are still invited to the event. We do our best to invite as many matches as possible to increase everyone’s chances to meet the right person. If you still haven’t heard from us in the weekly leading into the \, this means that there were no candidates matching your criteria at this particular event. Please be patient and try again at another MCC matrimonial event (sign up for our newsletter at https://mcceastbay.org/newsletter).\nDo I need a HalfOurDeen membership to attend the event?\nYou do not need a membership with HalfOurDeen to apply for this event; however\, accepted applicants must complete their profile on HOD in order to attend. You will need a profile on HalfOurDeen to participate since this singles event is characterized by a unique online/offline interaction. If you’re not already a member of HalfOurDeen\, no problem. HalfOurDeen is providing a 90-day free trial membership for all MCC event attendees. Please note that your trial membership ends after 90 days so you won’t be charged until the 31st day. You can cancel right after the event if you choose. One particular advantage of this is that after meeting individuals at the event\, you can learn more about them through their online profile before connecting. A HOD free membership will allow you to view anyone’s profile who is also registered with the site. This way\, there is no need to exchange personal information at the event and all follow-up communication can be done safely through the HOD website after the event.\nHow do you screen applicants?\nDuring the application process\, applicants will answer a questionnaire that tells us a little about them and what they are looking for (or not looking for). Answers are then compared to the answers of all other applicants to determine who can attend\, with the goal of increasing the chances for successful matches based on compatibility and personality matching.\nWhy was my application not accepted?\nIn order to increase the chances of successful matches we are using a selection process to ensure quality and compatible candidates are in attendance. The goal is compatibility. For example\, if most applicants indicate that the maximum age they are looking for in a spouse is 40\, and you are older\, your application would not be accepted. However\, please don’t let this deter you from applying for our future events as acceptance criteria changes based on who applies for each event.\nCan I bring a family member or a friend to the event?\nNo. This event is specifically tailored to the applicants who apply and are accepted based on the information provided during the application process. Everything from the games played to the seating chart are specific to those who have secured a spot. That is why only those who have applied and have been accepted are allowed to attend. Moreover\, this is a private event and in order to protect the privacy of others only those who have been accepted will be given specific event details that must not be shared with anyone. Please encourage your friends who want to attend to apply! In an effort to keep this event as private as possible\, the only people allowed to attend the event are the candidates themselves. Our committee members will do their best to ensure that all interactions are kept focused and will be constantly monitoring throughout the event.\nWhat should I do if I haven’t received a confirmation email?\nIf you have not received a payment submission email after completing your application\, this means that we are receiving a high volume of applications and are still processing them. If you still haven’t heard from us by Feb 28th\, this means that there were no candidates matching your criteria at this particular event. If you have any questions about the selection process\, please watch this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqHiZXhWtcwvideo: \nHow is this event different from other Muslim matrimonial events that have taken place in NorCal?\nWe are making every effort to ensure that our event is done in a professional\, organized manner that is in line with Islamic principles. Unlike other events\, we are going to carefully and thoroughly vet all our applicants via a detailed application. This process will not only ensure that the attendees are serious about marriage\, but will also ensure that there are enough attendees of the opposite gender that are potentially compatible with *you* and your preferences. Speaking of which\, we will try our best to have as close to a 50:50 ratio of females to males as possible.\n\nWe will have a wide variety of structured activities that will help you get to know potentials in a low-key\, pressure-free way\, and fun way. Our activities will be structured so that people of all personality types can easily participate. So whether introverted\, extroverted\, or are somewhere in the middle\, you will be able to easily participate in all the activities—and more importantly\, get to know potentials in the process. You can also have the peace of mind of knowing that no one will have the spotlight on them at any time.\n\nIn light of keeping in line with Islamic principles\, our event will be constantly monitored by chaperones who will be there to make sure that all interactions are kept professional and focused. They will also be there to help facilitate conversation and answer questions as necessary.\nCan I be sure that the information on my application will be kept private?\nAbsolutely. This is our amanah (trust) and we will not release your information to anyone without your permission. Your application will only be reviewed by the HOD Offline staff.\nI am worried that others might find out I am going to be at this event. How will the event be kept private?\nThe only people that know that you are going to be at the event…are the people at the event (and of course the people you tell). The MCC Matrimony Committee or HOD Offline will not inform anyone of your attendance. We are also keeping the event location private. The venue address will only be sent to you once you have fully registered and paid. So please do not share the event location with anyone!\nIs there a dress code?\nOur only dress code is that your clothing must be in accordance with Islamic principles (clothes cannot be revealing\, tight\, or see-through). Other than that\, feel free to express your personality! Keep in mind that you want to project yourself in the best way possible while remaining modest and true to yourself.\nI do not wear a headscarf in public. Do I have to wear one to the event?\nAlthough we highly encourage everyone to dress as closely in accordance with Islamic principles as possible\, we will not ask that you wear a headscarf\, as the event is not taking place in a masjid prayer space. That being said\, anyone who is dressed inappropriately will not be allowed to participate in the event.\nWhat precautions are you taking during the Covid-19 Pandemic?\nGiven the social nature of the event\, where attendees will be meeting new people for the first time and eating\, we will be requiring masks for the duration of the event.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQs from HOD\nHow is the Offline process different ?\nWe steer clear of the speed-dating approach. The 3 minutes you are giving to talk to each person is great if you are looking for a 3 hour relationship. But not so much for a life-long commitment. Right from receiving your application we screen to ensure only the most compatible attend by screening all our applicants. Our events have an even ratio of men to women\, giving everyone a fair chance. By engaging people in fun and interesting activities we break the ice and eliminate the awkwardness. Since all our attendees are also on HOD Online\, the follow up after the event is rather simple. \n\nWhy do I need a Half Deen membership to attend?\nOne of the unique features of Half Deen Offline is that everyone at the event can be found on Half Deen Online. If you find someone interesting and would rather learn more about them before showing interest\, you can view their profile online. There is no exchanging personal information because follow-up is done safely through our website after the event. You’ll have access to more than 3\,000 active profiles. This way\, even if you don’t find your ideal match at the offline event\, you still have a great chance of finding them online. Our Offline events are for Members Only! You can become one by going to www.HalfDeen.com \n\nWhat happens if the event is sold out?\nWe wish we could accommodate everyone! Due to the increasing popularity of this event\, the seats do fill fast. We keep the ratio of women to men at 1:1. Due to this we sometimes have to temporarily halt the registration for the gender thats ahead\, until we can level the playing field. We ensure that everyone has an opportunity for a match. Keep checking the site to see when and where our next event will be. \n\nWhat criteria do you screen applicants by?\nWe believe in quality matches. We don’t set the criteria\, our applicants do. We review every application carefully and study your criteria for a spouse. We only invite those that meet your criteria so you have a great shot right from the start. We are the only Muslim organization that filters our applicants to ensure compatibility\, therefore increasing the chances that you will find “The One”. InshAllah! \n\nSomething came up. I cannot make it?\nFor cancellation and refunds\, you can claim that up to two weeks prior to the event with no conditions. For cancellations and refunds claimed up to one-week notice\, you will be given a refund on the condition of finding an equal replacement for you to attend the event.\n\nWith respect to event planning\, no refunds will be given after the one week conditional cancellation cut off. Please consider that for every person invited\, there are a number of interested members turned away in order to keep good ratios and compatibility. If you missed the event\, we cannot refund/transfer or give you credit for the next one. If you attended the event we cannot give you a refund due to you not finding your match.\nWhy is your event venue private?\nWe care about your privacy. Our event location is kept confidential and is only revealed to those who are paid and confirmed. Nobody knows you are at the event\, except those at the event. We do not accept any walk ups to the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Safety:\nWe’re encouraging our attendees and staff to adopt social distancing and sanitization measures to help keep everyone attending as safe as possible. As events are being scheduled again\, its status may change due to developing safety policies\, but we’ll keep you posted if that’s the case. \n\n\n 	Mask Recommended: We mandate attendees to wear a mask during the event and in public areas (exceptions made while seated during snacks)\n 	Clean Venue: Steps to sanitize surfaces throughout have been taken before the event.\n 	Social Distancing: The recommended six feet of distance is suggested throughout the event for a safe distanced event.\n 	Temperature Checks: Attendees will be asked to submit to contactless temperature checks before entering the venue hall.\n 	Hand Sanitizer Stations: Attendees can access various hand sanitizing stations that will be located throughout the venue.\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is for Bay Area folks. For Sacramento-area Muslims\, please visit MAS-SSF:
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/singles-meet-and-greet/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Activities,Women's Activities
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