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Jumuah Khateebs, Newark Days Parade, Imam Siraj Wahaj

Jumuah Khateebs, Newark Days Parade, Imam Siraj Wahaj

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
  • Join MEC and march at the annual Newark Days Parade - September 19th
  • Islamic Quiz for Youth Girls - September 19th (2pm)
  • MEC Family Night w/Imam Suraj Wahaj - September 19th
  • MEC Annual Dinner: Building Beyond Today - October 11th, 2026
    • Purchase a table or tickets for your family here!
      • Hurry before tickets sell out!
  • Afterschool Quran Program w/Imam Ruhullah

Jumuah Khateebs

1:30pm - Salah ElBakri

2:30pm - TBD

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Join MEC at Newark Days Parade - September 19th

RSVP to Walk with MEC at Newark Days Parade! | Partiful
Al-Medina Educational Center, the first and only masjid in Newark CA, is participating in the Newark Days Parade for the second time! Newark Days (https://newarkdays.org/) is an annual celebration of the city of Newark filled with a 4-day fair, shows, and the parade! Newark has been very welcoming to civic and religious groups, please come and represent. Volunteers get a free gift and Lunch afterwards! Line up for the parade is between 9-9:45. Parade starts at 9:50. See Logistics below. Bring your families and children! Details to follow. Please spread the word!
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Islamic Quiz for Youth Girls - September 19th

MEC Family Night w/Imam Suraj Wahaj - September 19th

MEC Annual Dinner - October 11th, 2026

📅 Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026

📍 Location: Sapphire Banquet Halls, 24989 Santa Clara St, Hayward, CA

🕓 Registration / Check-In: 5:00 - 5:30 PM

Why Attend?
🌱 Be part of building a lasting Islamic legacy in Newark.
🤝 Connect with community leaders, families, and supporters.
🎤 Hear speakers share the inspiring vision for our future.
🕌 Help establish a center that will serve generations through worship, education, and community programs.
💚 Make your contribution count toward a Sadaqah Jariyah that continues to benefit others for years to come.

Purchase tickets for the event here.

Afterschool Quran Program

Ways You Can Support MEC

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