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Iqama Times for ICGC
Fajr: 6:30 AM
Dhuhr: 2:00 PM
Asr: 5:30 PM
Maghrib: Sunset
Isha: 9:15 PM

1st Juma'a-1:15 pm
2nd Juma'a-3:30 pm

Khuteeb for both:
Imam Candidate, Jamal Daoudi

Weekend School
NEW CLASS TIMINGS
Advanced Arabic/Language Classes
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Regular Classes 1st Period
11:00 AM - 12:25 PM
Break
12:25 - 12:35 PM
Regular Classes 2nd Period
12:35 - 2:00 PM



Senior Group

Friday Sep 18 - 2:00-3:00 pm

Community Center

info@cincinnatiislamiccenter.org  

Math Tutoring

High school and middle school students every Sat. 

sobiach786@gmail.com

Ladies Halaqa in Arabic

No Halaqa 9/24 due to Eid al-Adha

info@cincinnatiislamiccenter.org  

New Muslim's Group

Sunday, Sep 20

12:30 - 2:00pm

Education Building, Room beside lecture hall

info@cincinnatiislamiccenter.org  

Boys & Dads Club

Sunday, Sep 20

4:00 - 6:00pm

Community Room

info@cincinnatiislamiccenter.org  

Kids Quran Program

Mon Sep 21 & Wed Sep 23

5:00-6:30pm

Community Center classrooms

nehadmomara@yahoo.com  

Men's Basketball

Mon Sep 21 & Wed Sep 23

6:30 - 8:30 pm, GYM

munam_syed@hotmail.com 

 

Ladies Fitness

Tues Sep 22, 7:00-8:30pm

khsawah@yahoo.com

Karate

Tues Sep 22

NO CLASS Sep 24 due to Eid

5:00 - 7:00 pm, GYM 

 aabdalsami@yahoo.com   


Cincinnatians commemorate 50 years of Voting Rights Act:
 
Cincinnati Catholics and Muslims to celebrate 50 years of encouraging interfaith understanding:

college
College Informational Session 
@ MGTC
Friday, September 18
6:00 pm at
  • Donatos, 7177 Cincinnati-Dayton Road, West Chester 45069
Muslim Girls Teen Club inviting all high school junior and senior GIRLS to  Come and join us for a college information session on September 18 at 6 PM. College students will be discussing how to get in, write applications, do well, apply for scholarships, college life and so much more. They will also answer any questions!
Email  muslimgirlsteenclub@gmail.com for reservation .
Registration link is below, make sure to register to get the latest news and updates on meetings and events.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1JtdgL4MtCtLZrfCshydapOMOrB9lQgjYhu2qUctPmVc/edit

imamjamalImam Jamal Daoudi, Imam Candidate 
Friday, September 18
Both khutbas: Lessons from Hajj
8:00pm, Mirror Hall: "Interacting with people of other faiths"
Saturday, September 19
2:00pm, in Masjid Prayer Hall: "Hadith- how they were recorded and relation to Quran"
4:00pm: Youth interactive session "The Best Eid- Manners and Etiquette"

tasteoffaiths
fajrbfast
After Fajr Breakfast
Saturday, September 26
Come for Fajr Salat and stay for breakfast in the GYM. This is a great way to socialize and meet new people in the community.
 
We do need help with these breakfasts so contact Gias Amin at gias.amin@gmail.com if you can help or have questions.

eiddinner

Eid al-Adha 
ICGC Community Eid Celebration
Dinner & Entertainment
Sunday, September 27
6:30 PM
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
$25 Adult -  $15 Kids (age 10 and under)
Venue: 
Manor House Banquet Hall,  7440 Mason Montgomery Rd.,  Mason OH 45040

Purchase your Eid Dinner Tickets this Sunday during Sunday school. Please see Tilat Rizvi or Javaria Usmani to purchase.

talent
Attention Muslims of Cincinnati: share what you have- Let it be known and shown!
Looking to advertise your business?
Wanting to share your talent?
Contact Camellia Noor to advertise or perform on stage during the annual Eid dinner at camy786@yahoo.com
Also: looking for babysitters for the event.

waheed
Shaykh Abdullah Waheed, Guest Khuteeb

Both Khutbas, Friday, October 2

"Eternal Bliss: the Path to Paradise"
Friday evening program, 7:30-9:00pm, Mirror Hall

esl
ESL - English as a Second Language Class 
Registration Deadline September 25
Registration Dates: Fri, Sep 11, 18, 25 (2:00-4:30); Monday-Friday 9am-3pm

Cost : $80 for 16 sessions  ($5 per Session)

Beginners level 1 :  Class starts October 3 - Saturdays from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm & Wednesdays: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Beginners level 3 : Class starts October 3 - Saturdays from 12:30 to 2:00 pm & Wednesdays 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Prerequisite : At least one semester of exposure to/use of English as a Second language

Questions: Please leave a voicemail and we will return your call within 24 hours. Phone: 513-512-5801 or  Email: benefitsassistance@rahmaicgc.org

imamsearch
Imam Search Team Update for Community 
Sunday, October 11

11:30-12:30pm, Mirror Hall

Please join for an interactive session regarding imam search team update.

    • Will discuss those involved in the process,  methods of reaching out to candidates, and imam job description/responsibilities.
    • Hope to enhance community engagement & receive community feedback, as well as address any questions or concerns. 
 
imamazhar
Imam Azhar Subedar, Imam Candidate
Friday, October 23
            • Jummah Khutba
            • Friday Evening Program- Mirror Hall 7:00-9:30 PM
            • Weekend programs- topic/details to follow

healthfair  
mammogram
financialplanning
Financial  Planning  Series: 
Protect Your Retirement Income  From Long-Term & Chronic Care Expenses
Thursday, October 8
6:00 P.M. Sharp, Mirror Hall
ICGC's Rahma Community Services presents FREE financial seminar with an expert from RiverSource Life,  Tony J Saulino,  Regional Vice President
Are you wondering how to plan for your retirement and for chronic care (nursing home, etc)
Dinner Will Be Provided - due to the content kids are not permitted
Space is LIMITED . Advance R egistration is required. RSVP by September 28th . T here is NO onsite registration. 
RSVP:  513-512-5801 or info@rahmaicgc.org

familyfunnite

Family Fun Night @ Mercy Healthplex in Fairfield
Saturday, October 24
7:00pm-2:00am
Bring the whole family together and have fun at the Mercy Fairfield Healthplex
Address: 3050 Mack Rd, Fairfield OH  
Starts at 7pm, stay as long as you want (until 2 am). Activities include separate indoor swimming for Men and Women, Ping Pong, Youth and Adult Tennis, Youth and Adult Basketball, Racquetball, and Kids Play Area.
 
Snacks and drinks to share in the AUDITORIUM only please.
 
Swimming Times:
Women (female guard): 7:30-9:30pm  (2 hours)
Men (male guard): 10pm-midnight  
 
Tickets:  $10 per individual; $30 cap per family (Ticket-Purchase available at front door/ lobby at Mercy Healthplex) 
 
Try to be there at 7pm in the AUDITORIUM, especially if you are attending the WOMEN SWIMMING SESSION. One of the guards will go over the rules that need to be observed during our stay.



bballWeekend School Basketball Registration
Sunday, Oct 25, 1:00-2:30 PM, in the GYM
NOTE: No child will be allowed to attend practices until their parents have filled out their registration forms and have paid basketball registration fee ($120).
Please contact Basketball Coordinators or Weekend School Administrators for any questions or information:
Basketball Coordinators: Br. Nadeem Quraishi: 513-860-4545, Br. Faris Ghani: 513-417-4039
Weekend School Administrators:  Br.Gulame Asif: 513-748-9424, Sr. Tilat Rizvi: 513-256-5868 


Please save the dates for the following upcoming events that are co-sponsored by ICGC. 

Sunday, September 20th: 
WHY WE STAY: Women and Faith Symposium 
The Changing Role of Women and Our Faith Communities  
Sunday, September 20, 2015, 2:00 - 6:30 PM
Location:  James and Caroline Duff Banquet Center at Cintas Center, Xavier University
Contact:  cummins@xavier.edu or call 513-745-3922   

Friday, September 25th:
Taste of Faiths interfaith program at West Chester library in collaboration with Caring Community Caucus 

Sunday, October 18:
Syed Hussain Nasr,  Speaking at Nostra Aetate 50th Anniversary at Xavier University


Put ICGC E-News to work for you. Advertising your business here! 


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We'll supply the Audience.

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eidannouncement 
Eid ul-Adha Announcements
Eid al Adha 1436/2015 will be Thursday September 24
 
September 15, 2015 (Tuesday) is the 1st day of Dhul Hijjah 1436. The day of Arafah - the main day of Hajj - is on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 and the Eid ul Adha 1436 is on September 24, 2015 (Thursday). 

Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati will host two Eid Prayers Thursday 9/24 at... 
  • 7:45 AM sharp program and prayer to immediately follow
  • 9:30 AM program with prayer to immediately follow 
We wish all of those traveling for Hajj for a Blessed and Peaceful Hajj and a Eid Mubarak to all of our community.

eidparking 

Eid al-Adha Parking Pass
New Prices:
$10 IEC Member
$15 Non-Member

IMPORTANT! If you are taking the bus, allow 20 minutes extra for bus loading and travel time!

Buy your Pass this Sunday!
September 20th from 11:00 am - 1:45 pm
Parking pass must be displayed for entry/parking between 7:30 am-NOON on Eid day. Free parking and shuttle bus will be available from the Meijer parking lot. 

Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati will host two Eid Prayers Thursday 9/24 at... 
  • 7:45 AM sharp program and prayer to immediately follow
    • Khuteeb: Ashraf Traboulsi
  • 9:30 AM program with prayer to immediately follow
    • Khuteeb: Amr Wafa
karate 
Karate Classes now Enrolling
Korean art of Soo Bahk do, also known as Tang Soo do
Tuesdays/Thursdays - 5:00-7:00pm, ICGC Gym
Instructor: Abbud Alsami
Ages 7 and up only. Classes are $25.00 per month testing is free, unless there is a uniform change. Total cost to start is $25.00 for class and $15.00 for uniform. To register, call Br. Abbud at (513) 259-1855 

Ambassador
 Ebrahim Rasool
anniversarySave the Date
ICGC's 20th Anniversary
 Friday, November 6th thru
Sunday, November 8th
With Special Guest 
Ambassador 
Ebrahim Rasool
Scholar in Residence Georgetown University

Former Ambassador to South Africa

                • Jumma Khutba
                • Dinner- details to follow 
isna


Save the Date
ISNA Conference @ ICGC
November 20-22

 
familyfunsavedates 
Family Fun Nights @ Mercy Healthplex in Fairfield
These dates are confirmed so make sure to add them to your calendar!
December 5, 2015
January 30, 2016
May 21, 2016
August 20, 2016
October 22, 2016
December 10, 2016
For questions, contact Sr. Khaula: khsawah@yahoo.com

hours


Facility Hours:

The Gate and Masjid are Open for Fajr Prayer

All buildings and Gate close 30 minutes after Isha Prayer

Administrative Office Hours:

Monday - Friday

8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Family Assistance & OBB Applications:

During Office hours or Saturdays, By appointment


Purchase Parking Passes or Eid Dinner Tickets on Sunday September 20th from 11am-1:45pm!