Ramadan at DAIC

The above flyer details programming at DAIC. This year, we're excited to announce:

• Daily Quiz: Each night during Taraweeh, the Imam will ask a question about the Qur’an and Sunnah for all ages to help us grow in knowledge together. Email your answer to imam@arqum.org for a chance to be selected at random and win a small gift the following night.

• Ramadan Competition for Young Muslims: Boys and girls ages 14 and under are invited to participate in our Ramadan Competition by completing a daily checklist (including prayers, fasting, Taraweeh, and more) throughout the month. Please contact the Imam to receive a form.

• Youth Qiyam-ul-Layl: Boys and girls ages 14 and under are invited to pray 8 rak‘ahs of Qiyām al-Layl together every Friday night immediately after Taraweeh, with participants taking turns leading under the Imam’s supervision. All participants will be recognized and appreciated on the night of Eid.

Tahajjud and I'tikaaf information

Tahajjud will begin from the 21st night of Ramadan, the night of Monday, March 9th (technically the morning of Tuesday, March 10th). Tahajjud will begin at 4am and finish before Suhoor. Folks are encouraged to bring their Suhoor to the masjid to ensure there is adequate time to eat Suhoor.

I'tikaaf will begin from the 21st night of Ramadan. If you intend to be in the masjid all ten nights, you must be in the masjid before Maghrib on Monday, March 9th. Please fill out this form as soon as possible so we can plan arrangements.

Zakat-ul-Fitr

DAIC distributes Zakat-ul-Fitr (Fitrana) to eligible members of the community. If you'd like DAIC to distribute your Zakat-ul-Fitr, information is below:

• Zakat-ul-Fitr is $10 per person.

• Zakat-ul-Fitr must be received by the end of Taraweeh on Wednesday, March 18. Please do not submit it after that or we will be unable to distribute it.

• Zakat-ul-Fitr must be received via one of the following methods:

• • Online via Mohid

  • The Mohid Kiosk in the main prayer hall

  • Labeled envelopes in both prayer halls (forthcoming)

If you believe yourself to be eligible for Zakat-ul-Fitr, please email treasurer@arqum.org.

If you'd prefer to give your Zakat-ul-Fitr to an organization that distributes food, there are many qualified charities to pick from, e.g. Amoud Foundation*.

*This is an example. DAIC does not endorse any particular charity for Zakat-ul-Fitr. Please do your own due diligence before donating.

Ramadan Resources

• Singles' Iftar Cooking schedule

• DAIC Ramadan Policies

• Updated Ramadan Prayer Schedule

  • Please note that Fajr and Isha Iqama times will change beginning March 1st