Welcome to Ramadan Central!
May we make the most of each of these blessed days insha’Allah (God-Willing)!
Days Until Eid Al-Fitr Insha'Allah!
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“O you who believe! Observing As-Sawm (the fasting) is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may become Al-Muttaqun (pious).” [Quran, al-Baqarah 2:183]
We have completed the recitation of the Qur’an, alhamdulillah!
Key Dates: According to the Fiqh Council of North America key nights are as follows:
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Wednesday, March 18th: Last night of Taraweeh
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Friday, March 20th: Eid Al-Fitr
Eid Prayer
In accordance with the Fiqh Council of North America‘s calculation, insha’Allah Eid will be on Friday, March 20th. Takbeerat starts 30 minutes before each prayer. The Prayer schedule will be as follows:
1. 7:30 AM – Br. Ihab Badr
2. 9:30 AM – Imam Fuad Muhammed
3. 11:30 AM – Sh. Alaeddin ElBakri
Jummah: There will be no 12:15 Jummah at MCA. MCA will only hold Jummah at 1:30pm. Masjid Al-Noor will hold both 1:30 & 2:30 Jummahs.
Shoes: Please ensure you have a bag for your shoes and keep them with you during prayer to avoid misplacement.
Prayer Halls: Please vacate your space before the next prayer so that others can easily join their salah inshallah. Please follow the staff and volunteers and navigate to an overflow areas as directed. Do not block any doorways or exit paths at anytime.
Eid Festival
Join us for the MCA Eid Festival this Saturday for an evening of fun, food, and celebration with the community! Bring your family and friends to enjoy games, activities, delicious food, and festive entertainment as we celebrate Eid together. We look forward to seeing you there!
NEW TIME: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PMWhen: Saturday, March 21st | 5 PM – 10 PM
Where: MCA, 3003 Scott Blvd Santa Clara, CA
Parking & Safety Guidelines
To help create a safe, organized, and respectful environment for all, MCA has outlined parking, safety, and masjid etiquette guidelines for this Ramadan. Click below to download the parking map, schedule, and full guidelines.
Daily Events
Every Week in Ramadan:
- Each day: Fajr and After 8 Rakah Quran Reminders in Main Prayer Hall
- Each day of the last ten nights: Qiyams and Quran Circles at 4 AM
- Monday – Thursday: Singles Iftar in Khadijah Banquet Hall
- Sunday & Wednesday: After 8 Khatira with Imam Fuad in Womens’ Prayer Hall
- Youth: Youth Open Lounge Hours most weekdays or programs after 8 rakahs in the Youth Lounge
- Special Needa Taraweeh: Fatimah Hall will be reserved for Taraweeh for families with disabilities/special needs, and the babysitting room will be reserved for Qiyam-ul-Layl for the last 10 nights.
- Please note due to MCA 3.0 construction and limited space we can only offer iftar Mon-Thurs in Khadijah Banquet Hall.
Daily Speakers at MCA
Please join us daily at MCA for Fajr Talks and Quran Reminders before Isha. This is an opportunity for the community to come together and listen to scholars, community leaders, and other experts who speak on a wide range of topics related to Islam, spirituality, the Quran, and social issues. The speakers odeliver inspiring and thought-provoking messages that encourage attendees to reflect on their faith, their relationship with Allah SWT, and their obligations to their fellow human beings. For a full list of speaker schedules, please see our Ramadan Calendar in the Ramadan Guide.
KEEP YOUR MASJID THRIVING
Give For Lasting Reward
Big things are happening at MCA — from hiring our Religious Director to expanding programs with Qalam Institute and launching the Sakinah initiative. Your support makes it all possible. Automate a monthly gift to help keep our doors open and our community thriving.
Help Cover MCA Ramadan Expenses
Ramadan is a huge undertaking for the sake of Allah. Your support helps fund added security, programs, cleaning, i‘tikaf, taraweeh & qiyam, and Eid planning.
Feed The Fasting
Sponsor an iftar this Ramadan for the first 20 days, the last 10 nights, or a night of your choice and share in the reward of feeding those who fast.
Zakat Al-Fitr
Zakat al-Fitr is a mandatory food-based charity for every Muslim (men, women, & children) paid before Eid al-Fitr prayer. MCA collects this during the last 10 nights & distributes locally to those in need on Eid day. MCA Zakat al-Fitr is $20 per person.
Zakat Al-Fitr collection starts March 9th, 2026
Give Zakat
Donate the required 2.5% of your wealth to those in need (zakat) anytime each year
Volunteer
Sign up to volunteer and be part of something meaningful: earn reward, build community, and help make the masjid beautiful for everyone.