EID MUBARAK
When the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, migrated to Medina, he found that its people celebrated on two days. He asked about the two days. They told him that they were festivals that they celebrated during the days of ignorance. So he told them: "Indeed Allah has substituted them for you with two better days: the day of Adha (sacrafice) and the day of Fitr (breaking the fast)." Sahih Abu Dawud, #1039.
For many years the Bakersfield Muslim Community has joined together to perform both Eid prayers at a single location. God willing, we will continue this tradition for many years into the future. Following the Eid prayers, the Shoura Council usually provides coffee, tea, donuts or other treats.
The details for the 2011 Eid Prayer is as follows:
1. Both men and women's prayer halls will be open from 7:00 am on the day of Eid which is Tuesday, August 30th. This first hour will be used for final preparations Inshallah. Anyone is welcome to help.
2. At 8:00 am, we will start Takbeer Inshallah and everyone should find their places during this time and all are encouraged to bring their own prayer carpets. Takbeer will last until around 8:30 am. The Imam will hand out some gifts for our community wide competition winners Inshallah just prior to salah.
***We encourage everyone to give your Zakat Al-Fitr before salah as is required for the completion of your fast. The amount is $10 for each member of your household, man, woman or child. Pay this amount anytime before Salat on Eid Day. Also, if you have Zakat Al-Mal due on your wealth, you are encouraged to pay it as well at this time. For details on Zakat Al-Mal, please approach the Imams.
3. At 8:30 am, the Imam will call us for Salat Ul-Eid and Immediately after salat the Imam will start his khutbah and everyone, men and women are asked to remain seated and silent throughout the Khutbah.
4. At 9:30 am, the sheikhs will distribute the toys to children in the men's and several assigned sisters will distribute the toys in the women's prayer areas. We will also offer food and beverages to everyone in both areas in an orderly manner at that time inshallah.
5. At 10:00 am, the kids carnival will start inshallah in an adjacent hall within building 4. Older kids will have an option to engage in activities outside in grass area outside the men's prayer hall past the parking on the grass field.
6. Within a few hours, at the conclusion of all the prayers and festivities, we will have some minor cleanup, and all who are still present are asked to help by keeping things clean.
Jazakum Allahu Khairun ajma'iin. May Allah accept all of our efforts in this blessed month and keep us united striving all together in His Cause as One Ummah, undivided, Allahumma Amin. The Islamic Shoura Council Of Bakersfield (WWW.ISCOB.ORG)
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On behalf of the Islamic Center of San Joaquin Valley, Alfarooq Islamic Center and the Muslim Community of Bakersfield
For many years the Bakersfield Muslim Community has joined together to perform both Eid prayers at a single location. God willing, we will continue this tradition for many years into the future. Following the Eid prayers, the Shoura Council usually provides coffee, tea, donuts or other treats.
The details for the 2011 Eid Prayer is as follows:
1. Both men and women's prayer halls will be open from 7:00 am on the day of Eid which is Tuesday, August 30th. This first hour will be used for final preparations Inshallah. Anyone is welcome to help.
2. At 8:00 am, we will start Takbeer Inshallah and everyone should find their places during this time and all are encouraged to bring their own prayer carpets. Takbeer will last until around 8:30 am. The Imam will hand out some gifts for our community wide competition winners Inshallah just prior to salah.
***We encourage everyone to give your Zakat Al-Fitr before salah as is required for the completion of your fast. The amount is $10 for each member of your household, man, woman or child. Pay this amount anytime before Salat on Eid Day. Also, if you have Zakat Al-Mal due on your wealth, you are encouraged to pay it as well at this time. For details on Zakat Al-Mal, please approach the Imams.
3. At 8:30 am, the Imam will call us for Salat Ul-Eid and Immediately after salat the Imam will start his khutbah and everyone, men and women are asked to remain seated and silent throughout the Khutbah.
4. At 9:30 am, the sheikhs will distribute the toys to children in the men's and several assigned sisters will distribute the toys in the women's prayer areas. We will also offer food and beverages to everyone in both areas in an orderly manner at that time inshallah.
5. At 10:00 am, the kids carnival will start inshallah in an adjacent hall within building 4. Older kids will have an option to engage in activities outside in grass area outside the men's prayer hall past the parking on the grass field.
6. Within a few hours, at the conclusion of all the prayers and festivities, we will have some minor cleanup, and all who are still present are asked to help by keeping things clean.
Jazakum Allahu Khairun ajma'iin. May Allah accept all of our efforts in this blessed month and keep us united striving all together in His Cause as One Ummah, undivided, Allahumma Amin. The Islamic Shoura Council Of Bakersfield (WWW.ISCOB.ORG)
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On behalf of the Islamic Center of San Joaquin Valley, Alfarooq Islamic Center and the Muslim Community of Bakersfield
