> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.mec1.org/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Jumuah Announcement 4/24/26 - URL: https://www.mec1.org/posts/jumuah-announcement-4-24-26/ - Published: 2026-04-23T23:07:30.000Z - Updated: 2026-04-23T23:07:30.000Z - Description: 1:30 - Imam Youssef Mekawy, 2:30 - Mufti Sadullah Hamidi - Author: MEC Admin (1) - Tags: News ### Jumuah Mubarak! "Oh you who believe, when the call is given to the prayer of the day of Jumuah then hasten towards the remembrance of Allah and leave all buying and selling." (The Holy Qur’an, 62:9) --- ## Programs and Events - Jumuah Khateebs - MEC Family Night - Friday 4/26 - Muslim Gamechangers Network (MGN) - Saturdays - MEC Parents & Kids Program ## Jumuah Khateebs ### 1:30 - Imam Youssef Mekawy (See Bio Below) ### 2:30 - Mufti Sadullah Hamidi 📣 ****Sponsor this newsletter!** We are accepting new sponsorship slots for 2026\. Have your business shown to a captive audience of over 500 subscribers! If you are interested in showcasing your business, please contact ****marketing@mec1.org**. ## MEC Family Night - This Friday! 4/24/26 ![](https://www.mec1.org/content/images/2026/04/MEC-Family-NIght-4-24-26.jpeg) 💡 Imam Youssef Mekawy is a dedicated Da’wah leader with nearly a decade of service—from his early years as an Assistant Imam in Iowa to his role as an Imam and Youth Director in Kansas City. He holds a four‑year degree from Al‑Azhar University, a second bachelor’s in Human Resources Management, and an MBA in organizational development and coaching. He currently serves as a Career Coach at the University of Missouri–Kansas City and as an Imam with the Furqaan Foundation. His work blends spiritual guidance, community leadership, and professional development. In 2023, he founded Ummah Career Lab to empower Muslim youth through mentorship and interactive college and career development workshops. [MEC Family Night Friday 4/24/26Bring your family for an evening of community![](https://www.mec1.org/content/images/icon/MEC-logo-from-website---Copy-1-39.png)Al-Medina Education Center (MEC)MEC Admin (1)![](https://www.mec1.org/content/images/thumbnail/Family-Night-MEC-April-24-2026-3.jpeg)](https://www.mec1.org/posts/mec-family-night-friday-4-24-26/) ## Muslim Gamechangers Network - Saturdays The Muslim Gamechangers Network (MGN) is a social justice training program that empowers high school students to make a positive change in their communities. Saturdays 4/11 - 5/2/26 - 11:00am to 1:30pm Register here: [https://ca.cair.com/programs-education/youth-engagement/apply-muslim-gamechangers-network/](https://ca.cair.com/programs-education/youth-engagement/apply-muslim-gamechangers-network/?ref=mec1.org) [![](https://www.mec1.org/content/images/2026/04/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-01-at-17.27.18.jpeg)](https://www.mec1.org/posts/muslim-gamechangers-network/) ## MEC Parents & Kids Program [![](https://www.mec1.org/content/images/2026/04/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-09-at-6.37.02-PM-4.jpeg)](https://www.mec1.org/posts/mec-parent-kids/) ## Ways You Can Support MEC [​Donate today](https://www.mec1.org/donate/) to support Al-Medina Education Center. Your donations are greatly appreciated. [MEC General Donation | Al-Medina Education Center (Powered by Donorbox)Please Donate Generously towards the operation of our first masjid in Newark MEC . Our vision is to build an Islamic Educational Institution around Youth & Future generations providing Spiritual, Intellectual and Social Program. Donations made…![](https://www.mec1.org/content/images/icon/favicon.ico)Al-Medina Education Center logo![](https://www.mec1.org/content/images/thumbnail/CuBvtjwSe6zzAiYRsYiw)](https://donorbox.org/donate-to-mec?ref=mec1.org) ### Volunteer For MEC Sign up to volunteer. This community is built by you. [MEC Volunteer Sign Up!Thank you for your interest in volunteering. We need volunteers in all capacities and would love your help.![](https://www.mec1.org/content/images/icon/android_192-5.png)Google Docs![](https://www.mec1.org/content/images/thumbnail/FCPg4JZAFrv7OXVKBobPlq7oswm_kDMrC5B-Z-Z3sZ1GNk2uhor8YLRqJQDxbdkWXaYAykdZJAkV47w-w1200-h630-p-2)](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15fIgBZ2gy0ZJPEO5%5FaxoHq3tLLzA4Ub9QPY9sxd6%5FMk/edit?ref=mec1.org) --- 📣 ****Sponsor this newsletter!** We are accepting new sponsorship slots for 2026\. Have your business shown to a captive audience! If you are interested in showcasing your business, please contact [marketing@mec1.org](mailto:marketing@mec1.org). **5880 Thornton Ave, Newark, CA 94560** [​**https://mec1.org** ](https://mec1.org/?ref=mec1.org)**|** [info@mec1.org](mailto:info@mec1.org) **| (510) 516-3621** [​](https://1bb68898.click.convertkit-mail2.com/p9upl56q73u9h2868mrtqhpd5w733hrh2r9l9/p8heh9h4825520tq/aHR0cHM6Ly90Lm1lLytYU3FKSWdvWUY5b3hORFl4?ref=mec1.org)