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Post Umrah trip with three Holy Cities 
& Community Reflections

Friday, May 4 at 7:45pm
Calling All Youth
Ramadan Ready Video Contest

For more questions please contact
 Shakila Ahmad at sahmad@icgc.us.
submission must be sent to 
info@icgc.us by midnight 5/10

ICGC Ramadan Children's Program 

Have you ever missed out on your taraweh prayer because your children did not have something fun, building and challenging for them to do while you prayed?
 
This year you don't have to worry about it anymore because for the first 8 rakat of the Taraweh prayer, ICGC will bring to you  the IYDE's Children's Enrichment Program (CEP) 6 nights a week during the blessed month of Ramadan!
 
The Children's Enrichment Program (CEP) is an Educational and Fun filled time for children who also deserve to enjoy the benefits of Ramadan by doing activities and lessons lead by qualified instructors and staff. This is NOT babysitting but IT IS a time for children ages 4-11 to learn from a curriculum designed specifically for Ramadan, in a caring a fun environment, while you pray.
 
Spaces are limited so please pre-register here 
Know Your Neighbor-An Open House Tour



**The schedule is based on the pages of the Saudi Mushaf**
INTAC-News- International Day
Children's Festival

Saturday, May 5th  from  11:00am-3:00pm
Open for the whole community. Please join us and bring your families and friends with your kids. 
Your School need your support.  
Volunteers Needed 
May 12 - Butler County Shelter


ICGC Activities at Glance
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ICGC Educational Opportunities

Islamic Center In the News

The Islamic Center in one capacity  or another was featured in three different pieces in the leading nonprofit and philanthropic magazine "Movers and Makers" February issue.  Click here to download the pieces. Click here to view the full issue online.

Iqamah Times
April 20th thru 26th, 2018
Fajr - 5:45 AM
Dhuhr - 2:00 PM
Asr - 5:45 PM
Maghrib - 5 mins after 'adhan
Isha - 10 :15 PM
Jumu'ah Times
1st Jumu'ah - 1:15pm
Khatib: Dr. Baher Foad

2nd Jumu'ah - 3:30
pm
Khatib: Dr. Amr Wafa

Women with small children are welcome to use the prayer room in the community building. 
Islamic Weekend School (IWS)
IWS  Recognition Ceremony

  Sunday, May 13th 
After Dhuhr in the GYM
These High School students will be recognized by IWS. 
Sponsored by, Sr. Sadiqua & Dr. Sheikh Abdur Rahman
Please come and join us to congratulate these children for their accomplishment and to encourage other High School students from our community. We will have cake and some other snacks. 

For any question, please contact 
Tilat Rizvi 
( trizvi@icgc.us, 513-256-5868) 
Gulame Asif 
( gasif@icgc.us, 513-748-9424)

NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARS
Mujtaba Khalid (S/O Drs. Saba Chughtai and Atiq Khalid)
Dariah Ansari (S/O Mrs. Yunli and Mr. Amid Ansari)

COMMENDED MERIT SCHOLARS
Hafiz Zaid Badiger (S/O Mrs. Saajida and Mr. Rafeeq Badiger)
Mustafa Najeed (S/O Drs. Sadia and Ashfaq Najeed)
Musa Khan (S/O Dr. Zareen and Mr. Faisal Khan)


Ongoing Activities
Youth Development Program (YDP), Weekly
ICGC/Rahma Food Pantry
  • Rice - 10 lbs
  • Flour - 5 lbs
  • Sugar - 5 lbs
  • Oil - 48 ozs
  • Tuna
  • Dish Detergent
  • Laundry Detergent
  • $25 Gift cards from Meijer, Kroger or Walmart
Pantry Hours:
Monday thru Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Donations:  Sizes 
Please note that above sizes reflect minimum size required / item.  We can accept bigger sizes but not smaller.

Drop-off - 
Sundays 11:30 am to 1:00pm
Quran Connections
Session 25 starts on Monday April 23rd - May 30th 
Monday, Wednesday 
5:00- 6:30 pm 

for more information please contact sister Hoda Elgamal at

 Quran Connection icgcquranconnection@gmail.com

USPS Eid Greetings Postal Stamps

On June 10 2016, the United States Postal Service released a new  Forever  stamp to commemorate two important Muslim festivals,  Eid al-Fitr , and Eid al-Adha. The ceremony was held at Dearborn's Islamic Center of America.

Forever stamps are non-denominated postage stamps. They can be used to mail letters weighing one ounce or less, irrespective of the postal rate.
Order your stamps now from USPS.com  so that these lovely stamps will continued to be offered. 
Having an Iftar this Ramadan? 
Rent our Dinner Hall!

 
CLICK HERE  to download the Rental Licensee "Agreement"  
NOTE: This Agreement is for Personal Use only. 
Contact the Office for information about rental for Organizational Use such as fundraising (subject to limitations and Board approval)
 
Steps for renting the Dinner Hall (gymnasium):
  1. Call the office at 513-755-3280 to inquire about date availability. Rentals are first come basis and all these steps must be complete before your date can be reserved/held.
  2. Fully complete Pages 2 & 5 of the Agreement. (Page 7 can be completed later, due 7 days prior to your rental)
  3. Return the completed Agreement and the Deposit fee to the Administrative Office in-person either during office hours 8:00 am-4:00pm or leave in the black "Admin" mailbox on the wall next to the Admin office door. Include a CHECK for the deposit amount of $250.00 made payable to Islamic Educational Council. This check is held until after your event and is meant to insure against damage, misuse, or clean up related to violation of Agreement terms.

Important: Deposit checks are voided/shredded after a post-event inspection and cannot be applied to your rental fee (due 7 days prior to your rental). 


 

Rental of the International Academy's cafeteria is done through the Academy Office directly at 513-755-0169.

Store Rewards that Benefit Your Masjid

 
Kroger:  Re-enrollment is required every year so even if you have signed up before please remember to re-enroll! The Masjid benefited from  60 families  being enro lled last year!
Amazon: ICGC is identified on these websites as "Islamic Educational Council"
ISNA's first ever national survey on climate change

  Asalaamu Alaikum,
The  first ever national survey of Muslim-American views on climate change . ISNA for Interfaith and Community Alliances has been working with EcoAmerica, researchers at George Mason University, and a professional polling firm to ensure that the questions are culturally relevant and capture what we really think about this critical global issue.
This is an opportunity to do just that, and I encourage each and every one of you to share your views in this groundbreaking survey on climate change. It matters. And so do you.
 
Please also note that all participants' answers will remain anonymous and we will share the survey results with you.

Sincere Duas and Salaams,
Azhar Azeez,
President,
Islamic Society of North America


Helping Hands: Banquet Dinner - A night to support Children with Special Needs

You can buy tickets here
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Note: This is not an ICGC sponsored event