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SUMMARY:MVMT Meet Ups Girls Qiyam
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Meet Ups Girls Qiyam on Friday\, March 7\, at 10 PM in the Mecca Center Musallah! This special middle school program will focus on the Qiyam of the Prophet ﷺ during Ramadan\, offering a night of prayer\, reflection\, and sisterhood. See you there! 🌙
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/mvmt-meet-ups-girls-qiyam/
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SUMMARY:Ramadan Food Basket Packing
DESCRIPTION:Give the Gift of Nourishment this Ramadan 🤲🌙 \nHelp families in need by sponsoring a Ramadan Food Basket for $75. Each basket includes essential staples to support a family’s iftar. \n📅 Packaging Day: Saturday\, March 8\, 2025 | 1-5 PM\n📍 The Mecca Center \n$75 for 1 basket | $150 for 2 | $300 for 4 \nDonate via Zelle or PayPal at Ramadan@MadinaCommunity.org. Scan the QR code for details. Let’s make a difference together!
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/ramadan-food-basket-packing/
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SUMMARY:MVMT: Recharge Suhoor
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URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/mvmt-recharge-suhoor/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T220000
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SUMMARY:MVMT Meet Ups Boys Qiyam
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Meet Ups Boys Qiyam on Friday\, March 7\, at 10 PM in the Mecca Center Musallah! This special middle school program will focus on the Qiyam of the Prophet ﷺ during Ramadan\, offering a night of prayer\, reflection\, and brotherhood. See you there! 🌙
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/mvmt-meet-ups-boys-qiyam/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T190000
DTSTAMP:20260829T155436Z
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SUMMARY:TGL Sisterhood Sisters Iftar
DESCRIPTION:TGL Sisterhood Iftar 🌙✨ \nJoin us for a beautiful evening of sisterhood\, faith\, and good food! Let’s embrace the blessings of Ramadan together with a dars\, a delicious iftar\, and a special coffee cart experience to keep the conversations flowing. This is the perfect chance to connect\, reflect\, and enjoy a night of community and warmth. \n📅 Wed\, March 5th\n🕠 5:30 PM \n📍 Levy Center\, Bolingbrook\, IL \n\n👩 Childcare available \nRSVP now: tinyurl.com/tglramadan
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/tgl-sisterhood-sisters-iftar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T150000
DTSTAMP:20260829T155434Z
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SUMMARY:MVMT: Ramadan Food Packaging
DESCRIPTION:Kick off Ramadan with a heart full of service! 🌙✨ \nJoin us for our Ramadan Food Packaging event in collaboration with Islamic Relief USA as we come together to prepare food boxes for those in need. Let’s set the tone for a month of giving\, reflection\, and community! \n📅 Saturday\, March 1st\n⏰ 12PM – 3PM\n📍 The Mecca Center\, Willowbrook\, IL \nRegister Here
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/mvmt-ramadan-food-packaging/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250329T233000
DTSTAMP:20260829T155417Z
CREATED:20260829T155417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T155417Z
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SUMMARY:Ramadan Children's Program 2025
DESCRIPTION:✨ A Magical Ramadan Experience for Your Little Ones! ✨ \n🌙 Introducing the Children’s Ramadan Program \nGive your child a Ramadan to remember with our specially designed program\, blending faith\, fun\, and learning in a warm and engaging environment. From exciting activities to meaningful lessons\, every moment is crafted to nurture young hearts and create lasting memories. \n💙 Special Needs Accommodations\nWe are pleased to offer accommodations for children with special needs every Friday night during Ramadan\, in partnership with Muhsen. To request accommodations\, please email Manal@meccacenter.org. \n📌 Program Fees\n🔹 Full Month: $250 per child\n🔹 Walk-ins: $15 per night (subject to availability) \n  \n 
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/ramadan-childrens-program-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T200000
DTSTAMP:20260829T155418Z
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SUMMARY:Unveiling Palestine: A Series on Different Sectors of Palestinian Society
DESCRIPTION:Unveiling Palestine: A Series on Palestinian Society ✨📚 Join us for a powerful six-session series exploring the history\, struggles\, and resilience of Palestine\, presented by The Mecca Center in collaboration with AMP Chicago. Led by Tarek Khalil\, AMP Education Chair\, this series dives deep into pivotal topics shaping Palestinian society. 🌍💡 \n🕡 6:45 PM – 8:00 PM\n📍 Via ZOOM – https://bit.ly/tmcamppali \nTarek Khaill is an attorney\, lecturer\, and activist. He worked with the Illinois Coalition Against Torture (ICAT)\, an organization which seeks to end domestic police torture and raise awareness of global torture.  He was also a volunteer Attorney with the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) \, the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy group. He’s currently a Chicago board member and Education Coordinator for the American Muslims for Palestine (AMP). Tarek lectures on topics such as modern Palestinian history\, Middle East politics\, and Palestinian rights under international law.
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/unveiling-palestine-a-series-on-different-sectors-of-palestinian-society/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T200000
DTSTAMP:20260829T155300Z
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Chai Chat: Springing Into Ramadan Finale
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our final edition of an enlightening mental health series focused on preparing ourselves for Ramadan. Our very own Shaykh Tariq Musleh will be joined by Sister Sara Al Qawasmi from Ihsan Coaching this Wednesday at 630 PM! Registration is required for a nominal fee and childcare is available for a fee as well. Please reach out to info@meccacenter.org if you require financial assistance.
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/mental-health-chai-chat-springing-into-ramadan-finale/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250223T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250223T193000
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SUMMARY:ConverTsations: Ramadan Ready
DESCRIPTION:🌙 Get Ramadan Ready with Us! 🥗 \nJoin us for ConverTsations: Ramadan Ready – a special community discussion on how to stay nourished and fit while fasting! 🌿💪 On Sunday\, February 23rd from 6:00 – 7:30 PM in the main youth lounge at The Mecca Center \nWith expert insights from Dania Alnatsheh (Registered Dietitian) and Josiah Suwanski (Personal Trainer)\, hosted by Beverly Thomas. Plus\, enjoy refreshing drinks from Han Cafe! ☕✨ \nDon’t miss out—let’s prepare for a healthier\, stronger Ramadan together! 💛
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/convertsations-ramadan-ready/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250223T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250223T163000
DTSTAMP:20260829T155421Z
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SUMMARY:Interfaith Book Club: The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak
DESCRIPTION:Interfaith Book Club Join us in building bridges of understanding through the power of books! Our next discussion will feature The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak. 📚💬 \n📅 Sunday\, February 23rd at 3:00 PM\n📍 The Mecca Center 16W560 91st St\, Willowbrook\, IL 60527 \nConnect with friends across faiths and explore meaningful themes together. \nRegistration required \nAbout the book: \nElla Rubenstein is forty years old and unhappily married when she takes a job as a reader for a literary agent. Her first assignment is to read and report on Sweet Blasphemy\, a novel written by a man named Aziz Zahara. Ella is mesmerized by his tale of Shams’s search for Rumi and the dervish’s role in transforming the successful but unhappy cleric into a committed mystic\, passionate poet\, and advocate of love. She is also taken with Shams’s lessons\, or rules\, that offer insight into an ancient philosophy based on the unity of all people and religions\, and the presence of love in each and every one of us. As she reads on\, she realizes that Rumi’s story mir­rors her own and that Zahara—like Shams—has come to set her free.
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/interfaith-book-club-the-forty-rules-of-love-by-elif-shafak/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250223T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250223T180000
DTSTAMP:20260829T155424Z
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SUMMARY:Next Gen Training: Organize\, Mobilize\, Empower
DESCRIPTION:Calling all rising juniors\, seniors\, college students\, and young professionals! 🚀 \nJoin us at our NEXT GEN training at The Mecca Center on Sunday\, February 23rd for a transformative day of training. \n\nRegistration and networking starting at 2:30 PM\nEvent will be from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM\n\nParticipants will have the unique opportunity to learn from respected civic leaders in Chicago\, unlocking the skills needed to drive meaningful change and effective advocacy. Sessions will cover successful activism\, effective organizing\, owning and framing our narrative in the media\, and building spiritual and mental resilience. Participants will develop crucial skills such as effective listening\, strategic thinking\, and collaborative action from respected local leaders. \nRegister Here
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/next-gen-training-organize-mobilize-empower/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T200000
DTSTAMP:20260829T155428Z
CREATED:20260829T155428Z
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SUMMARY:Zakat Seminar with Dr. Ahmed Arafat
DESCRIPTION:🌙 Ramadan Kareem! Join us for an enlightening Zakat Seminar with Dr. Ahmed  Arafat at The Mecca Center on Saturday\, February 22\, 2025\, from 7-8 PM CST! \n🔹 Understanding eligibility criteria\n🔹 Step-by-step Zakat calculation\n🔹 Modern applications (cryptocurrency\, stocks & more) \nHosted in collaboration with Zakat Chicago and CIOGC\, this session will help you fulfill your Zakat obligations with confidence. \n📍 The Mecca Center\, Willowbrook\, IL\n🔗 Register now: bit.ly/ZakatS1 \n 
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/zakat-seminar-with-dr-ahmed-arafat/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260829T155429Z
CREATED:20260829T155429Z
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SUMMARY:TGL Sisterhood: Ramadan Ready
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special TGL sisterhood pre-Ramadan session to uplift\, inspire\, and prepare our hearts for the blessed month ahead! 💫 We’re excited to welcome Ustadah Lena Tleib for an enriching discussion\, along with Taraweeh totes\, a coffee cart\, and more! \n📅 Saturday\, February 22nd | 3:00 PM\n📍 Masjid An Noor (ICN)\, Naperville\, IL\n🔗 RSVP: tinyurl.com/tglramadan \n👭 Open to sisters ages 25-40\n👶 Childcare available
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/tgl-sisterhood-ramadan-ready/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T160000
DTSTAMP:20260829T155425Z
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SUMMARY:Story Time & Activities with Shifa Saltagi Safadi
DESCRIPTION:📚✨ Meet the Author: Story Time & Activities! ✨📚 \nJoin us during the Ramadan Souk at The Mecca Center for a special event with National Book Award Winner Shifa Saltagi Safadi! \n📖 The Gift of Eid – 12:00 PM (Ages 4-8)\n📖 Kareem Between – 2:00 PM (Ages 9-14) \nEnjoy an engaging author reading\, craft activity\, discussion\, and poetry session—plus a book signing after each session! Don’t miss this inspiring experience for young readers! \n📅 Saturday\, February 22\n📍 The Mecca Center\, MPR (Room 160)\n🔗 Registration required  \n 
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/story-time-activities-with-shifa-saltagi-safadi/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260829T155414Z
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SUMMARY:Mecca Connect Ramadan Souk
DESCRIPTION:It’s back! Ahlan\, Ahlan Ya Ramadan Souk! 🌙✨ \nJoin us on Saturday\, February 22nd from 11 AM to 5 PM at The Mecca Center for our second annual Ramadan Souk! 🕌🛍️ Get ready to shop stunning Ramadan decor\, discover unique artisan crafts\, browse stylish hijabs\, enjoy delicious treats\, and so much more! It’s the perfect way to prepare for Ramadan while supporting local vendors and connecting with our amazing community. 💛 \nDate: Saturday\, February 22nd  \nTime: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM \n  \n\n  \nUnfortunately\, we have reached full capacity for vendors at the Ramadan Souk. We apologize for any inconveniences.   \n 
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/mecca-connect-ramadan-souk/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250221T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250221T200000
DTSTAMP:20260829T155426Z
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SUMMARY:Ramadan Volunteer Info & Training Session
DESCRIPTION:We will be discussing Ramadan at The Mecca Center\, including the roles and responsibilities involved\, expectations and incentives\, and addressing any questions you may have. This will be an opportunity to gain clarity\, understand your contributions\, and ensure a smooth and fulfilling experience for everyone involved. \n🕛 Friday\, February 21st from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM \n📍 The Mecca Center Room 151 \nRegistration required
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/ramadan-volunteer-info-training-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250220T200000
DTSTAMP:20260829T155259Z
CREATED:20260829T155259Z
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Chai Chats: Springing Into Ramadan
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an enlightening mental health series focused on preparing ourselves appropriately for Ramadan. Our very own Shaykh Tariq Musleh will be hosting guest speakers from a variety of mental health and wellness organizations doing great work for our communities each Wednesday at 630 until 2/19! Registration is required for a nominal fee and childcare is available for a fee as well. Please reach out to info@meccacenter.org if you require financial assistance.
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/mental-health-chai-chats-springing-into-ramadan/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250216T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250216T190000
DTSTAMP:20260829T155427Z
CREATED:20260829T155427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T155427Z
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SUMMARY:Chaplains on Campus: Nurturing Faith and Community in Higher Education
DESCRIPTION:📢 Chaplains on Campus: Nurturing Faith & Community in Higher Education 🎓✨ \nJoin us at The Mecca Center on Sunday\, February 16th\, from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM for an inspiring talk with Chaplain Patricia Anton! 💬🌟 \nDiscover the vital role of Muslim chaplaincy in supporting students as they navigate faith\, identity\, and campus life. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from her extensive experience! \n📍 The Mecca Center\n🗓 Sunday\, Feb 16 | ⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM \n 
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/chaplains-on-campus-nurturing-faith-and-community-in-higher-education/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T190000
DTSTAMP:20260829T155422Z
CREATED:20260829T155422Z
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SUMMARY:Parenting Workshop: Protecting Children in Modern Times
DESCRIPTION:Parenting Workshop at The Mecca Center 🌟 \nJoin us on Saturday February 15\, from 5-7 PM at The Mecca Center for a powerful workshop designed for parents of teenagers. Led by Shaykh Amer Jamil & Sumbla Qureshi from Glasgow\, Scotland\, this session will provide tools and insights to help you support your child through today’s challenges. \nTopics include: \n\nStrengthening your connection with your teen\nUnderstanding how to reach your child’s subconscious to guide them effectively\n\nThe workshop includes an interactive Q&A and an opportunity for one-on-one consultations with the instructors. \n\nLimited spots – only 30 attendees per session\nParents only need to attend one session\nFinancial assistance available – email info@taleefcollective.org\n\nPresented in collaboration with Taleef Collective\, The South West Organizing Project\, Seldon Institute\, Lighthouse Mosque\, and San Ramon Valley Islamic Center. \nRegister Here
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/parenting-workshop-protecting-children-in-modern-times/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T193000
DTSTAMP:20260829T155419Z
CREATED:20260829T155419Z
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SUMMARY:MQI Quran Competition Celebration 2025
DESCRIPTION:Quran Competition Celebration 📖✨ \nJoin us on Saturday\, February 15\, 2025\, as we celebrate and recognize our talented contestants in the 3rd Annual Quran Competition! 🏆 \nThe celebration will have 2 sessions \nFirst session Pre K -4th Grade: Doors open at 4:00 PM and celebration will end at 5:30 PM\nSecond session 5th Grade – Adult: Doors open at 5:40 PM and celebration will end at 7:30 PM \nRegistration required \n📍 Hinsdale South High School –  7401 Clarendon Hills Rd\, Darien\, IL 60561
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/mqi-quran-competition-celebration-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250214T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250214T200000
DTSTAMP:20260829T155420Z
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SUMMARY:Voices in Action with Wesam Shahed and Nader Hamdan
DESCRIPTION:🗳️ Make Your Voice Heard! 🗣️ \nJoin us for “Voices in Action” on February 14th from 6-8 PM at The Mecca Center. Discover why the upcoming April 1st local elections matter to our Muslim community and how YOU can make a difference. \nGain insights from Political Strategist Wesam Shahed and Civic Engagement Director Nader Hamdan as they discuss key positions like school board and mayor\, and the importance of our involvement. \nRegistration required
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/voices-in-action-with-wesam-shahed-and-nader-hamdan-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260829T155333Z
CREATED:20260829T155333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T155333Z
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Quran Competition
DESCRIPTION:Please buy the correct ticket for the correct contest. \nFor contestants that are part of any Mecca center program\, like MQI\, Blossom\, MVMT or Sunday schools and Youth Programs. No refund if registrant is not part of the Mecca education programs or for cancelations.
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/3rd-annual-quran-competition/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250207T220000
DTSTAMP:20260829T155411Z
CREATED:20260829T155411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T155411Z
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SUMMARY:Anchored by the Quran
DESCRIPTION:Anchored by the Quran 🌟 \nThe Quran was not just meant for the first few generations\, rather it was meant for all of humanity for rest of time ⏳\, serving as an anchor for us in every situation. Its verses provide the clarity we seek when faced with decisions\, the peace we need when our hearts are troubled\, and the inspiration to pursue righteousness 🧭. \n✨ Join us for our upcoming Miftaah Circle\, Anchored by the Quran\, where we will go over the countless wisdoms contained within the Book of Allah. InshaAllah\, we will be joined by an illustrious lineup of scholars including Mufti Aasim Rashid\, Mufti Hussain Kamani\, Mufti Abdur Rahman Waheed\, Shaykh Suleiman Hani\, and more! \n📍Chicago\, IL\n🗓 Friday\, February 7th\, 2025\n🕔 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM \n✍ Register at Miftaah.org/anchored
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/anchored-by-the-quran/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250201T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260829T155404Z
CREATED:20260829T155404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T155404Z
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SUMMARY:MVMT: Recharge Women’s Yoga with Certified Instructor Ranin Barham!
DESCRIPTION:Experience peaceful relaxation at Recharge’s Women’s Yoga Session!  Join us on Saturday\, February 1st\, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM\, with certified instructor Ranin Barham. ✨ Take a moment to unwind and RECHARGE. \nRegistration required
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/mvmt-womens-yoga-with-certified-instructor-ranin-barham/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260829T155410Z
CREATED:20260829T155410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T155410Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Appreciation and Information Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening in honoring our volunteers for the work they have done this past year\, and inviting interested volunteers in learning how they can be part of the Mecca volunteer family! \n📅 January 30th\n⏰ 6 PM – 8 PM\n📍 16W560 91st St\, Willowbrook\, IL \n**Please note that this event is for current volunteers or those interested in volunteering at The Mecca Center. We will have a registration booth for those that are interested.** \nLet’s honor the dedication of our volunteers and explore how you can make a difference.\nRegistration required  \n 
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/volunteer-appreciation-and-information-dinner/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250126T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250126T190000
DTSTAMP:20260829T155415Z
CREATED:20260829T155415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T155415Z
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SUMMARY:ConverTsations - A Book Like No Other: The Miracle of the Quran
DESCRIPTION:All of our community is invited to this exciting ConverTsation on Sunday\, January 26\, 5:30-7pm in the Banquet Hall. \nPlease join us for a discussion with Dr. Mustafa Khattab\, a scholar and the translator of The Clear Quran\, about the miraculous nature of the Quran and how to build a personal relationship with the book of Allah. The discussion will specifically address the context in which New Muslims and non-Arabic speakers in general grow their relationship with the Quran. \nAbout our esteemed guest:\nDr. Mustafa Khattab is a published author\, public speaker\, Fulbright interfaith scholar\, and member of the Canadian Council of Imams. He received his Ph.D.\, M.A.\, and B.A. in Islamic Studies in English with Honours from Al-Azhar University’s Faculty of Languages & Translation. Dr. Khattab was a member of the first team that translated the Ramaḍan night prayers (Tarawiḥ) live from the Sacred Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. He is the translator of The Clear Quran (2015)\, the author of The Clear Quran Tafsir for Kids (4 volumes\, 2019-2023)\, The Clear Quran Dictionary (2020)\, The Clear Quran Made Easy: Story-Based Tafsir (2023)\, and The Clear Sirah for Kids: 365 Days with the Prophet ﷺ.
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/convertsations-a-book-like-no-other-the-miracle-of-the-quran/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250125T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250125T153000
DTSTAMP:20260829T155415Z
CREATED:20260829T155415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T155415Z
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SUMMARY:Interfaith Book Club: Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
DESCRIPTION:📚 Join us for an inspiring Interfaith Book Club discussion on Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates! 🌍 Let’s build bridges of understanding across faiths through meaningful conversations. \n🗓 Date: Saturday\, January 25th\n🕑 Time: 2:00 PM\n📍 Location: First Church of Lombard \nAbout the Book: Between the World and Me is a 2015 nonfiction book written by American author Ta-Nehisi Coates and published by Spiegel & Grau. It was written by Coates as a letter to his then-teenage son about his perception of what the feelings\, symbolism\, and realities associated with being Black in the United States are. \nRegistration required  \n 
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/interfaith-book-club/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250124T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250124T230000
DTSTAMP:20260829T155253Z
CREATED:20260829T155253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T155253Z
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SUMMARY:Baraem PTA: Mom's Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Mecca Qur’an Blossoms invites you to Sahara Soire: Dazzle us with your most beautiful Kaftans\, Thobes and traditional outfits for an evening to remember. A ladies only night filled with dinner\, dessert\, mocktails\, music and more!  \nAshton Place\, 41 75th St\, Willowbrook\, IL 60527 6-11 PM. \n**Early bird special – $75 ticket until January 6th\, afterwards will be $85 until 1/14 when registration closes.**
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/baraem-pta-moms-night-out/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250122T190000
DTSTAMP:20260829T155407Z
CREATED:20260829T155407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T155407Z
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SUMMARY:لقاء الإيمان with Dr. Ahmed Arafat: A monthly gathering for sisters\, conducted in Arabic.
DESCRIPTION:لقاء شهري للأخوات باللغة العربية يسلط الضوء على القضايا الإيمانية والاجتماعية التي تهم الأسرة المسلمة\nA monthly gathering for sisters\, conducted in Arabic\, focusing on spiritual growth and discussions on socially relevant topics.\n \nThe fourth Wednesday of each month with Dr. Ahmed Arafat | Room 160 \n6:00 PM – 7:00 PM \n 
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/%d9%84%d9%82%d8%a7%d8%a1-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a5%d9%8a%d9%85%d8%a7%d9%86-with-dr-ahmed-arafat-a-monthly-gathering-for-sisters-conducted-in-arabic/
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