# Al-Medina Education Center (MEC)
> Serving the Creator through the service of His creation
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## Pages
- [About MEC](https://www.mec1.org/about.md) - The Al-Medina Education Center is a Mosque in Newark (MEC). It is a diverse, vibrant, and historic community. MEC was established in 2009. We seek to facilitate and provide spiritual, educational, and social services to those residing in the bay area, as well as communities abroad. MEC hosts a vari…
- [Donate To MEC](https://www.mec1.org/donate.md) - “Verily the charitable men and the charitable women are those who have lent a goodly loan to Allāh so that it may be doubled for them and they shall have a noble reward.” (Quran 57:18) "When a person dies, their deeds come to an end, except for three: ongoing charity, knowledge that is benefited fr…
- [Welcome To Al-Medina Educational Center (MEC)](https://www.mec1.org/home.md) - Serving The Creator Through The Service of His Creation
- [Thank You](https://www.mec1.org/thankyou.md) - ❤️ Jazakum Allahu Khayran! Thank You for Your Generous Donation Your generosity is more than a donation—it is an investment in your Akhirah. Every prayer offered, every child who learns the Qur'an, every class attended, every family served, and every act of worship that takes place at Al-Medina Edu…

## Posts
- [Jumuah Khateebs, Community Potluck, Annual Dinner](https://www.mec1.org/posts/jumuah-khateebs-m.md) - 1:30pm - Dr Mohamad Nadeem 2:30pm - TBD
- [MEC Community Potluck](https://www.mec1.org/posts/mec-community-potluck.md)
- [Jumuah Khateebs, Market Day Review, Annual Dinner - August 7th, 2026](https://www.mec1.org/posts/jumuah-khateebs-market-day-review-annual-dinner-august-7th-2026.md) - 1:30pm - Dr Mohamad Rajabally 2:30pm - Br. Shaikh Nabil
- [MEC Annual Dinner 2026](https://www.mec1.org/posts/mec-annual-dinner-2026.md) - Purchase your tickets here: MEC Annual Fundraiser 2026 - Building Beyond Today | Al-Medina Education Center (Powered by Donorbox)Al-Medina Education Center (Powered by Donorbox)
- [Jumuah Khateebs, Youth Market Day Today- July 31st 2026](https://www.mec1.org/posts/jumuah-khateebs-july31st-2026.md) - 1:30pm - Imam Yama Niazi from Vancouver, Canada 2:30 - Imam Yama Niazi from Vancouver, Canada
- [MEC Youth Market Day!](https://www.mec1.org/posts/mec-youth-market-day.md)
- [Jumuah Khateebs, Lecture Tonight - July 24th 2026](https://www.mec1.org/posts/jumuah-khateebs-lecture-tonight-july-24th-2026-copy.md) - 1:30pm - Salah El-Bakri, 2:30 - Br. Nabil
- [Learn The Language Of The Quran](https://www.mec1.org/posts/learn-the-language-of-the-quran.md) - This Friday we will have Ustaad Imran at MEC from Maghreb to Isha.
- [Jumuah Khateebs, Family Night This Friday - July 17th 2026](https://www.mec1.org/posts/jumuah-khateebs-family-friday-2026-07-17.md) - 1:30pm - Imam Bilal Elsakka, 2:30 - Hafiz Sibghatullah Amin
- [MEC Family Night Potluck - Friday July 17th, 2026](https://www.mec1.org/posts/mec-family-night-potluck-friday-july-17th-2026.md) - Potluck dinner starts at 7pm
- [Jumuah Khateebs and Events - July 3rd 2026](https://www.mec1.org/posts/jumuah-khateebs-and-events-july-3rd-2026.md) - 1:30pm - Dr Mohamad Rajabally, 2:30 - TBD
- [Jumuah Khateebs and Events - June 26th 2026](https://www.mec1.org/posts/jumuah-khateebs-and-events-june-26th-2026.md) - 1:30pm - Imam Mohd Shakir, 2:30 - Imam Ruhallah
- [Jumuah Khateebs and Events - June 19th 2026](https://www.mec1.org/posts/jumuah-khateebs-and-events-june-19th-2026.md) - 1:30pm - Br Baha Shadeed, 2:30 - Br Abdul Halim
- [MEC Youth Entrepreneur Club](https://www.mec1.org/posts/mec-youth-entrepreneur-club.md) - ❗Note, due to a community Janaza, Youth Market Day will not be occurring on July 24th, 2026. Sign up your kids below! MEC Youth Entrepreneurship Club RegistrationAssalamu Alaykum! We are very excited to have you part of the MEC Youth Entrepreneurship Club. What is the Entrepreneurship Club? The MEC…
- [Jumuah Khateebs and Events - June 12th 2026](https://www.mec1.org/posts/jumuah-khateebs-and-events-june-12th-2026.md) - 1:30pm - Dr Mohammed Nadeem, 2:30 - Imam Ruhullah
- [MEC Eid Celebration - Sunday June 7th 12-6pm](https://www.mec1.org/posts/mec-eid-celebration-sunday-june-7th-12-6pm.md) - Eid Celebration! Sunday June 7th, 12-6pm 5880 Thornton Ave, Newark CA 94560
- [Jumuah Khateebs and Events - May 29th 2026](https://www.mec1.org/posts/jumuah-khateebs-and-events-may-29th-2026.md) - 1:30 pm - Sh Yousef El-Shehabi, 2:30 - TBD
- [Jumuah Khateebs, Eid Ul-Adha, and Summer Programs](https://www.mec1.org/posts/jumuah-khateebs-eid-ul-adha-and-summer-programs.md) - 1:30 - Br Baha Shadid, 2:30 - Mufti Sadullah
- [Eid Ul-Adha 1447 / 2026](https://www.mec1.org/posts/eid-ul-adha-1447-2026.md) - 1st Session: 7am, 2nd Session: 9am
- [Jumuah](https://www.mec1.org/posts/jumuah.md) - 1:30 - Shiekh Dr Hasan Abunar, 2:30 - Abdul Haleem
- [Roots Of Iman Summer Camp](https://www.mec1.org/posts/roots-of-iman-summer-camp.md) - June 15th - August 7th
- [Jumuah, Data Workshop, MEC Family Bike Ride](https://www.mec1.org/posts/jumuah-data-workshop-mec-family-bike-ride-5-1-26.md) - 1:30 - Dr Mohamad Rajabally, 2:30 - Shaikh Nabil
- [Data & AI Storytelling Workshop - Sat 5/2](https://www.mec1.org/posts/data-ai-storytelling-workshop-2.md) - Special cohort for MEC 8:30am - 1:30pm this Saturday
- [MEC Family Bike Ride - Saturday 5/9 @ 7am](https://www.mec1.org/posts/mec-family-bike-ride-saturday-5-9-7am.md) - Join us for a family fun bike ride!
- [Your Voice Can Change Everything](https://www.mec1.org/posts/your-voice-can-change-everything.md) - 🗳️ Your Voice Can Change Everything 📣 Youth Civic Engagement Event at MEC “Your Voice. Your Vote. Your Future.” Join us for an inspiring and empowering conversation about the importance of young people participating in civic engagement and shaping the future of our communities. 🌟 Featuring Julie…
- [Jumuah Announcement 4/24/26](https://www.mec1.org/posts/jumuah-announcement-4-24-26.md) - 1:30 - Imam Youssef Mekawy, 2:30 - Mufti Sadullah Hamidi
- [MEC Family Night Friday 4/24/26](https://www.mec1.org/posts/mec-family-night-friday-4-24-26.md) - Bring your family for an evening of community
- [Jumuah Announcement 4/17/26](https://www.mec1.org/posts/jumuah-announcement-4-17-26.md) - 1:30 - Br Wael Abdulrahman, 2:30 - Abdul Haleem
- [Jumuah Announcement 4/10/26](https://www.mec1.org/posts/jumuah-announcement-4-10-26.md) - 1:30 - Dr Nadeem Mohammed, 2:30 - Imam Ruhullah
- [Jumuah Announcement 4/3/26](https://www.mec1.org/posts/jumuah-speakers-eid-celebration-tomorr.md) - 130 - Dr. Mohamad Rajabally, 230 - Nabeel Khan
- [Muslim Gamechangers Network](https://www.mec1.org/posts/muslim-gamechangers-network.md) - Saturdays April 11 - May 2nd 11am-130pm
- [Jumuah Speakers, Eid Celebration Tomorrow!](https://www.mec1.org/posts/jumuah-speakers-eid-celebration-tomorrow.md) - 1:30pm - Br Khaled Hamade, 2:30pm - Dr Abdul Halim Shaikh
- [Eid ul-Fitr - Friday 3/20](https://www.mec1.org/posts/eid-ul-fitr-2026.md) - 🚨Eid ul-Fitr is a workday. Commercial parking next door will be limited. Park only in the middle or on the street. Do NOT block any neighbors. Please carpool. Thank you for your support in keep good ties with our neighbors. Eid ul-Fitr Friday, March 20th, 2026 1st Prayer: * 8:00am – Takbeerat * 8:…
- [Eid Timings, Jumuah Speakers, Eid Celebration 3/28](https://www.mec1.org/posts/eid-timings-jumuah-speakers-eid-celebration-3-28.md) - 1:30 - Br Oklah Alhayek, 2:30 - Mufti Sadullah Hamidi
- [Before the Door Closes w/Sh Junaid today @ 5:45pm](https://www.mec1.org/posts/before-the-door-closes-tawbah-time-and-the-point-of-no-return.md) - Before the Door Closes: Tawbah, Time, and the Point of No Return ℹ️About Sh. Junaid Sh. Junaid Bhaiyat memorized the Holy Qur’an by age 12. He then traveled to Darul ‘Uloom Falah-e-Darain in India to study Tajweed and Urdu. He went on to complete the rigorous 7-year Dars-e-Nizami program at Jaami’a…
- [Jumuah Announcement - 3/13/26](https://www.mec1.org/posts/jumuah-announcement-3-13-26.md) - 1:30 - Dr. Mohammed Nadeem, 2:30 - Imam Ruhullah Kousari
- [Sister's Qiyam Friday Night](https://www.mec1.org/posts/sisters-qiyam.md) - Night of the 25th @ 3 am
- [Eid Celebration - Saturday 3/28/26](https://www.mec1.org/posts/eid-celebration-sat-3-28-26.md) - Come celebrate with us at MEC from 12-4
- [Laylut Qadr Qiyam - Sun 3/15](https://www.mec1.org/posts/laylut-qadr-1000-ayahs.md)
- [Khatam Al-Quran - Tue 3/17](https://www.mec1.org/posts/khatam-al-quran.md) - Tuesday, March 17th
- [Qiyam Al-Layl Odd Nights @ 4am](https://www.mec1.org/posts/qiyam-al-layl-odd-nights.md) - * Odd nights * 4:30am * Bring your own suhoor
- [Aqeedah Lecture Sundays After Asr w/Sh Hazem](https://www.mec1.org/posts/aqeedah-lecture-today-after-dhuhr-w-sh-hazem.md) - Sh Hazem from Al-Azhar will be giving a talk on Aqeedah
- [Jumuah Announcement - 3/6/26](https://www.mec1.org/posts/jumuah-announcement-3-6-26.md) - 12:30 - Dr. Mohamad Rajabally, 1:30 - Dr. Mohamad Rajabally
- [The Illusion Of Control w/Sh Junaid](https://www.mec1.org/posts/the-illusion-of-control-w-sh-junaid.md) - By Sh Junaid Bhaiyat - Saturdays in Ramadan
- [Jumuah Announcement - 2/20/26](https://www.mec1.org/posts/jumuah-announcement-2-20-26.md) - 12:30 - Br Munir Iqtish, 1:30 - Br Salah Elbakri
- [Ramadan Schedule 1447 / 2026](https://www.mec1.org/posts/ramadan.md) - Ramadan 1447 AH: The Astronomical New Moon will be born before sunset on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. So, the first day of Ramadan is Wednesday, February 18, 2026, inshā’Allāh. Tarāwīḥ prayer will start on Tuesday night February 17th. ʿEid al-Fitr 1447 AH: The Astronomical New Moon will be born on t…
- [Jumuah Announcement - 2/13/26](https://www.mec1.org/posts/jumuah-announcement-2-13-26.md) - 12:30 - Sh. Moustafa Almeky, 1:30 - Sh. Moustafa Almeky
- [ISNA CEO @ MEC](https://www.mec1.org/posts/isna-ceo-mec.md) - Azhar Azeez, CEO of ISNA is joining us
- [Jumuah Announcement - 2/5/26](https://www.mec1.org/posts/jumuah-announcement-2-5-26.md) - 12:30 - Br. Nabeel, 1:30 - Dr Mohamad Rajabally
- [Make An Impact In Your Local City - February 6th, 2026](https://www.mec1.org/posts/make-an-impact.md) - Learn how to serve on a city board led by Bay Area Muslim Council
- [Jumuah Announcement - 1/30/26](https://www.mec1.org/posts/jumuah-announcement-1-30-26.md) - 12:30 - Ruhullah Kousari, 1:30 - Dr Yousef El-Shehabi
- [Jumuah Announcement - 1/23/26](https://www.mec1.org/posts/jumuah-announcement-1-23-26.md) - 12:30 - Mufti Sadullah Hamidi, 1:30 - Br Khaled Hamade
- [Data & AI Storytelling Workshop - January 31st, 2026](https://www.mec1.org/posts/data-ai-storytelling-workshop.md) - Learn how to turn complex data into powerful narratives in this highly popular workshop led by an industry expert
- [MEC Family Night Potluck - January 31st, 2026](https://www.mec1.org/posts/mec-family-night-potluck-january-31st-2026.md) - Please rsvp using the form below. Look forward to gathering together! Event starts at Maghreb! MEC Family PotluckGoogle Docs Email Br Nehal mhossain@mec1.org if you have any questions
- [Jumuah Announcement - 1/16/26](https://www.mec1.org/posts/jumuah-announcement-1-16-26.md) - 12:30 - TBD, 1:30: Bilal Elsakka
- [Jumuah Announcement - 1/9/26](https://www.mec1.org/posts/jumuah-announcement-1-9-26.md) - 12:30 - Imam Ruhullah, 1:30: Dr Mohammed Nadeem
- [Special Event For Refugees - Jan 10th, 2026 11a-1pm](https://www.mec1.org/posts/special-event-for-refugees-winter-2026.md) - A Special Event for Refugee Families
- [Palestine Under Occupation w/Dr. Hatem Bazian- January 10th, 2026](https://www.mec1.org/posts/palestine-under-occupation.md) - An Educational Community Event Al-Medina Education Center (MEC) invites you to an important community discussion focused on understanding the realities of life under occupation in Palestine. 🗓 Event Details * Date: January 10 * Time: 5:00 PM * Location: Al-Medina Education Center 5880 Thornton Ave…
- [Jumuah Announcement - 1/2/26](https://www.mec1.org/posts/jumuah-announcement-1-2-26.md) - 12:30 - Nabeel Khan, 1:30: Dr. Mohamed Rajabally
- [MEC Family Night Potluck - December 27th 2025](https://www.mec1.org/posts/mec-family-night-potluck-12-27-25.md) - Please rsvp using the form below. Look forward to gathering together! Event starts at Maghreb MEC Family PotluckGoogle Docs Email Br Nehal mhossain@mec1.org if you have any questions
- [Jumuah Announcment - 12/26/25](https://www.mec1.org/posts/jumuah-announcment-12-26-25.md) - 12:30 - Mufti Sadullah Hamidi, 1:30: Br Khaled Hamade
- [MEC Food Distribution](https://www.mec1.org/posts/mec-food-distribution.md) - The new MEC board has assumed responsibility for the food distribution program at MEC. Food distribution will now be a weekly occurrence at 5880 Thornton Ave, Newark, CA (MEC) every Friday, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The board is also taking over the logistical management of this program, and so it…
- [Pre-Ramadan Planning - January 17th, 2026](https://www.mec1.org/posts/pre-ramadan-planning.md) - Al-Medina Education Center is pleased to invite the community to our Pre-Ramadan Program, an evening dedicated to helping individuals and families prepare spiritually and practically for the blessed month of Ramadan. Join us on Saturday, January 17, after Maghrib prayer, for an enriching program fe…
- [Volunteer at MEC](https://www.mec1.org/posts/volunteer-at-mec.md) - Serve Your Masjid — A Reward That Continues Volunteering at the masjid is more than a contribution of time — it is an act of worship and a powerful form of Sadaqah Jāriyah, the kind of charity whose reward continues even after the deed is done. When you give your energy, skills, and sincerity for t…
- [Hajj & Umra Presentations](https://www.mec1.org/posts/hajj-presentations.md) - Welcome to our Hajj and Umra PowerPoint presentation page! Here, you will find helpful resources to assist you in your pilgrimage to the holy cities of Mecca and Medina. Our presentations are designed to guide you step-by-step through the Hajj and Umra rituals, with easy-to-follow instructions and…
- [MEC Sunday School](https://www.mec1.org/posts/mec-sunday-school.md) - About Us At MEC Sunday School, we believe in fostering a holistic development for your children, encompassing not only academic excellence but also the building of strong character, morals, and a resilient personality. Our mission is to provide a nurturing environment where your child can develop a…
- [Al Qamar Academy](https://www.mec1.org/posts/al-qamar-academy.md) - About Us Welcome to MEC, a vibrant and inclusive masjid located in the heart of Newark. We are a community-centered organization dedicated to fostering faith, education, and service. Our masjid serves as a place of worship, spiritual growth, and connection for people from all walks of life. At MEC,…
- [Winter Clothes Donation For Refugees](https://www.mec1.org/posts/winter-clothes-donation-for-refugees.md) - Donations being accepted Sunday 1/4 from 12-2pm
- [Halalfest x MEC](https://www.mec1.org/posts/event.md)

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