بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
(يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا كُتِبَ عَلَيْكُمُ الصِّيَامُ كَمَا كُتِبَ عَلَى الَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَتَّقُونَ )
“O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that ye may (learn)"
The Mecca Center is following the Fiqh Council of North America's determination of the first day of Ramadan 1442H.
The first day of Ramadan in which we will be fasting is on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 and the first night of Taraweeh prayer will be on Monday, April 12, 2021. (Please see Isha & Taraweeh Prayer Guidelines below. Registration is required.)
The first day of Shawwal, Eid-ul-Fitr, will be on Thursday, May 13, 2021.
May Allah SWT accept from us during this very special month of Ramadan. The Mecca Center wishes you and your families a very blessed and rewarding month, insha'Allah.
Sheikh Hassan Aly Th.M
Imam & Religious Director
The Mecca Center
1. Masks and social distancing are required at all times at The Mecca Center.
2. Socializing at the main doors will not be permitted at any time.
2. Congregants must bring their own prayer rugs.
3. Limited Taraweeh: Daily online registration for Isha and Taraweeh prayer is required (opens 10am every day)
• Doors opens 15 minutes before Isha Adhan
• Please register for Isha and Taraweeh prayer services at meccacenter.org/ramadan or scan this QR code to visit the registration page
• Children under 12 years old are not allowed (no babysitters are available)
4. For the safety and comfort of all members, members who are not praying should please leave the building.
5. Parking is available in the main Mecca Center parking lot, Macedonian Orthodox Church parking lot, Anne M Jeans Elementary School parking lot. Due to limited parking space, we encourage carpooling.
• The Mecca Center: 16W560 91st Street, Willowbrook, IL 60527
• Anne M Jeans Elementary School: 16W631 91st St, Willowbrook, IL 60527
• Macedonian Orthodox Church: 10S330 IL-83, Willowbrook, IL 60527
6. No food or drinks are allowed (only water).
7. Spots are not guaranteed if you arrive 15 minutes after Adhan.
8. We highly encourage you to get the Covid vaccine when it is available for you.
Questions? Please contact The Mecca Center at info@meccacenter.org or call (630) 241-2000.
Spiritual Preparation for Ramadan with Sheikh Hassan Aly and Sheikh Tariq Musleh
Watch our final Pre-Ramadan Workshop with Sheikh Hassan Aly and Sheikh Tariq Musleh from Sunday, April 4 as we discuss how to spiritually prepare for our holiest month of the year. Watch the program!
Amina's Song: Virtual Book Launch and Author Visit
On Saturday, April 24 at 3pm live on Facebook, renowned author, Hena Khan, will share her journey to publishing her award winning books and finding her voice as an author. Join us as she reveals her latest novel, Amina’s Song! Book purchase via this event will include signed copies from Hena. Learn more and register at meccacenter.org/events.
“In the Company of God,” Tuesdays at 7:30pm
Join us every Tuesday at 7:30pm for “In the Company of God” with Sheikh Hassan Aly and Sheikh Tariq Musleh live on Facebook as we discuss Allah SWT’s beautiful names and attributes and how can we live in his company like the messengers, prophets, and righteous before us.
As if you see him ﷺ (Arabic Language Program)
كأنك تراه
كونوا معنا الساعة 6:30 مساءً كل يوم اثنين في نفس الموعد مع هذا البرنامج الجديد باللغة العربية عن سيدنا رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم (كأنك تراه) مع الشيخ حسن علي
Join us every Monday night at 6:30pm for a special Arabic program with Sheikh Hassan Aly about The Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him.
All donations to The Mecca Center are tax-deductible and Zakat-eligible.
The Mecca Center is an organization that believes in a comprehensive and inclusive understanding of Islam based on the noble principles outlined in the Quran and exemplified in the Sunnah. It seeks to establish, guide and serve the Muslim community as an integral part of society at large. It will design programs to develop the spirit, mind and a sense of civic responsibility.
