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Ramadan 1432 A Guide to Ramadan Ramadan Q&A


 
Ramadan and Eid Dates
Insha Allah, the first of Ramadan will be on Monday, August 1
Eid ul-Fitr will be on Tuesday, August 30

>> Click here for the Ramadan Prayer Schedule
http://lansingislam.com/ramadan_ps.htm




Daily Iftaar
 Taraweeh Prayers
Breaking of the Fast
Milk, Juice & dates will be provided at the Masjid.
Maghrib prayer will follow 5 minutes after the adhan (call for Prayer).

There will be a Tafseer of the Quran for half hour before Maghrib every day. 		Taraweeh prayers will be held every night of Ramadan, following the Isha prayer.

The first Taraweeh prayer will be after the Isha prayer on Sunday, July 31

Khateras (short talk ~ 5 mins) in between Taraweeh prayers - only on Fridays & Saturdays
Babysitting Service - during the Taraweeh Prayer time
Free Babysitting service will be provided during the Taraweeh prayer time every day of the week, for children up to Age 7.
Parents with infants can pray in the Gymnasium where audio provision will be made.
Donations are welcome



Community dinners on all Fridays of August
All Muslims in the Greater Lansing area and their guests are invited to the community dinners at the Islamic Center on August 5, 12, 19 and 26

All Muslims, irrespective of their ethnic groups or countries of origin, are urged to reserve this date and to gather at the Islamic Center on these Fridays to have dinner together and enjoy the blessings of Ramadan, together as a community.




 
Fundraising Dinner - Saturday August 6


Tickets
$25 - singles, $100 - family
 You are invited to a Fundraising Dinner on
Saturday August 6
at the Islamic Center of East Lansing

Program
8:54 pm - Maghrib Adan
9:10 pm - Dinner (Catered by Sultan's Restaurant)
9:50 pm - Speech by Guest Speaker
11:00 pm - Isha Prayer

Guest Speaker: Dr. Altaf Husain
Chair of the Leadership Development Committee (ISNA), Chair of MSA National, Member of MANA

For more information eMail info@lansingislam.com or call 517.351.4309



 
Mayors Virg Bernero & Vic Loomis Present
5th Annual Mayor's Ramadan Diversity Dinner - Friday August 26

You are invited to the Annual Diversity Dinner on
Friday August 26
7 pm to 9:30 pm

 Keynote Speaker : Dr. Farha Zaman Abbasi

"A Diverse Community - A Common Cause”"

at the Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48933

Tickets
$25.00 Per Individual - $75.00 Per Family of Four
 Please make checks payable to: City of Lansing/Ramadan Unity Dinner
Mail to:
Office of Mayor Virg Bernero
Attention: Renee Freeman
124 W. Michigan Avenue - 9th Floor City Hall, Lansing, MI 48933
Phone: (517) 483.4141 - Fax: (517) 483.6066
mayor@lansingmi.gov - www.lansingmi.gov

Event Flier
Sponsorship and Ticket Solicitation

Buy your tickets early (deadline August 23rd) - Limited Capacity
Enjoy authentic Middle Eastern cuisine as we promote food, security, and a greater understanding among communities.
Proceeds will go to the Greater Lansing and Mid-Michigan Food Banks to support the hungry in our community.



 
Singles Ifthar (Dinner)
Dinner provision will be made for single brothers and sisters at the Islamic Center during the month of Ramadan.

Registration is required in order to avail this convenience.
Sign-up by contacting the office or by placing your name in the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board.

Pay $30 for whole Ramadan or $2 each day to cover costs.

Sponsoring Singles Dinner

To sponsor a Singles dinner on one of the evenings, please eMail info@lansingislam.com or sign-up on the sheet on the Bulletin board.
You can provide the dinner or choose to have the Islamic center cater it for a charge of $400 towards the cost.
  • Provision needs to be made for approximately 75 people.
  • At least two families will need to sign up every day
  • Must provide a total of 2 Full size Trays of Rice, 2 Trays of Salads, 2 Trays of Stew/Khorma and 2 Trays of a Chicken item
  • The dinner needs to be provided at the Islamic Center 30 minutes before Maghrib adhan time.



Qiyam Prayer (Tahajjud / night vigil)
Qiyam (Tahajjud / night vigil) prayers will be prayed in congregation at the Masjid during the last ten days of Ramadan and will commence at 3:30 a.m.

The first day of Qiyam would be at 3:30 AM on Sunday, August 21th.

Sahour (meals) will be provided. All Muslim brothers and sisters are invited to attend the prayer at the Islamic Center during the last ten days of Ramadan.

Itikaf (Spiritual retreat)
The Masjid will be open for anyone who wants to make Itikaf (spiritual retreat) during Ramadan as long as prior consent is obtained from the office. A sign-up sheet will be made available in the office for registration.


Renting of the Gym for Private Iftaars
The Islamic Center Gymnasium can be rented for private iftaars. The rental costs are as follows:

  • Gym - $150.
  • Gym + Multi-Purpose hall + Kitchen - $300.
  • Multi-Purpose Hall + Kitchen - $150.
  • Multi-Purpose hall - $100.

    • Please eMail info@lansingislam.com or contact Br. Maher Mahmoud at 517.351.4309 to reserve the Gym.

    You may purchase paper products from the Islamic Center for your private parties. This will be more economical for you rather than buying them on your own from the stores in the area.


     
    Ramadan Donations

    		 During Ramadan, the Islamic Center incurs high expenses as a result of organizing the various activities, community dinners, utilities, Imam related expenses, toys for children, renting hall for the two Eid prayers and a lot more. Following are ways for you to make a contribution towards Ramadan and earn abundant rewards from Allah in this blessed month.
    • Sponsor a Community Dinner and Ramadan activities package – The cost is $5000 (This covers the cost of the dinner, utilities, electricity, water & heater, expenses towards hiring Ramadan Imam, Rental charges for Eid venue, Eid toys, and more).
    • You may also sponsor jointly as an extended family or as a group of related friends or professionals. Start scouting around for like-minded people to jointly sponsor a dinner.
    • You may also sponsor one or more of the following – Dates, Milk, Juice, paper products, cleaning supplies, pay for hired help etc. Contact the office to contribute towards this.

      • To sponsor or donate, please eMail info@lansingislam.com or call 517.351.4309


     
    Day of Eid - Tuesday August 30

    		 Prayer venue : Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48933

    Gathering, Takbeer : 9:00 am
    Eid Prayer : 9:30 am
    Greetings : 10:00 am
    Toys for children : 10:15 am (under 12 years of age)



     
    Parking, Directions to Lansing Center for Eid Prayer


    		 Parking

    Option 1 (CONVENIENT option) - Pay-on-entry rate at Lansing Center is $5 (lower level).

    Option 2 -(ECONOMICAL option)- Parking at the North and South Grand Ramps is $1.00 per half hour (maximum of $8.50 all day)
    A skywalk connects the North Ramp to the Lansing Center.
    Turn Right from Michigan Ave on to Grand Avenue to get to the North Grand Ramp

    Another Option is Metered parking on Michigan Avenue and other surrounding streets

    For additional Parking options, vist - visit
    www.LansingParkingMap.com
    Directions to Lansing Center

    If coming from I-496

    1 - From I-496 take the Cedar/Larch & Pennsylvania exit.

    2 - Exit right onto Larch Street (North).

    3 - Go north on Larch and then turn left on Shiawassee (go one block)

    4 - From Shiawassee, Turn left on to Cedar

    5 - Shift as quickly as possible to the right most lane.

    6 - Turn right (The Lansing City Market will be on your right) onto City Market Drive.

    7 - Follow signs for Lansing Center parking beneath and behind the Lansing Center.

    If coming from Saginaw Road

    1a - If coming from the East on Saginaw Rd, Turn Left on to Cedar
    1b - If coming from the West on Saginaw Rd, Turn Right on to Cedar

    2 - Shift to the right most lane.

    3 - Turn right onto City Market Drive.
    (just after crossing Shiawasee St. The Lansing City Market will be on your right)

    4 - Follow signs for Lansing Center parking


    Please note that Larch and Cedar are one way streets in the downtown area.
    If you miss a turn, you may have to turn around on Michigan Avenue and follow above directions OR
    turn into Museum Drive which is opposite of the Lansing Center and follow the signs.



     
    Zakat-ul-Fitr
    Zakat-ul-Fitr is an obligatory Charity due from every Muslim, both male and female and must be given to the poor and needy people so that they can enjoy the happiness of Eid-ul-Fitr with others.

    The head of the household must pay this amount on behalf of his/her own self and on behalf of their spouse, children and any other dependents.

    It is estimated at about $8.00 per person (or $10 if you are able to) and must be given during Ramadan - BEFORE the Eid-ul-Fitr prayer.

    Example: If there are 3 members in your family, then your Zakat-ul-Fitr due is 3 x $8 = $24.

    If you are unable to find a recipient for your Zakat, the Islamic Center can find a beneficiary.


    A donation box at the Islamic Center has been designated for this purpose. The sooner you fulfill your obligation, the earlier we can distribute the same to the needy and the deserving in order that they can celebrate Eid in a joyful manner along with the rest of us.




    Guidelines to be observed at the Masjid during Ramadan
    • Youth aged 10 and older will be encouraged to attend the Taraweeh prayers.
    • Children from age 7 to 10 are also encouraged to attend the prayers as long as they are standing next to their parents and don’t disturb others around them.
    • Children not attending prayers will be required to be in the Gym during Taraweeh prayer time.
    • There will be provision in the Gym for Parents with Infants and toddlers who wish to pray Taraweeh prayers.
    • Youth and other willing brothers are encouraged to park their cars in Church parking lot for Isha prayers so that the Masjid parking space is made available for elders and sisters.
    • Youth will be required to attend programs designed for them and they will report to the designated youth coordinators.
    • Tents will not be allowed in the Masjid for Itikaf. Beds should not be stacked in the prayer area. The Conference room will be available for storing personal belongings. Food is not permitted in the conference room.
    • Parents need to ensure that their children will not venture into the parking lot or the playground during prayer time. Children cannot be at the Church playground without adult supervision.



     
    Ramadan and Eid Bazaar
    A Bazaar will be organized every Friday after the community dinner

    You can do your Ramadan and Eid shopping here

    If you would like to sell merchandize, you can rent a table for: $25. To reseve a table, contact the Sisters Committee: sisters@lansingislam.com



    Join us with family and friends & have a memorable Eid!!!
    Kids Carnival

    Eid Carnival for kids

    Saturday September 3rd
    2 pm to 6 pm

    At the Islamic Center Gym

    Attractions Include:
    Bouncers, interactive inflatable's for children and youth, carnival games, face painting, henna, lots of yummy food and much more!!!

    Admission is free and includes bouncers and inflatable's

    Food will be sold on site.
    If you would like to be a volunteer, please contact: Sr. Iffat or Sr. Huma at sisters@lansingislam.com


    Ramadan Health and Spirituality Guide
    http://www.communitiesinaction.org/Ramadan Health and Spirituality Guide.pdf



    Ramadan Tips for Employers
    Ramadan this year takes place from August 1 to August 29 with Eid ul-Fitr, the celebration at the end of the holy month, on August 30. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to dusk and pay particular attention to spiritual matters.

    Look at special requests for annual or unpaid leave

    Consider flexible working or changing shift rotas to accommodate breaking the fast

    Consider allowing extra time off to pray, especially at sunset

    Encourage gestures such as sending Eid cards, in a similar way to Christmas cards

    Avoid organising social events during major religious festivals so as not to exclude Muslims

    Consider allowing meal breaks at different times, for example lunch breaks at dusk to coincide with breaking the fast – and extending these to non-Muslim employees to encourage integration

    Consider training staff on different religious events.

    Employers do not have to allow time off or changes to the usual routine if it would adversely affect the business. However it is good practice to do so wherever possible and helps to generate goodwill. Accommodating religious practices does not mean allowing extra time off, but rather being flexible about employees’ existing holiday entitlement or break periods.

    Most employers are aware that discrimination on grounds of religion is against the law – but they should also ask themselves whether they are guilty of indirect discrimination. For example, always scheduling important meetings for dusk when Muslims are due to break their fast could fall into this category.






    Disclaimer: Views expressed in this site are those of individuals and not necessarily the express opinion of the Islamic Soc. of Gr Lansing.

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