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SUMMARY:Growing the Seeds of Faith with Dr. Ahmed Arafat
DESCRIPTION:“Growing the Seeds of Faith” with Dr. Ahmed Arafat. \nThis session is currently open for boys ages 9–13. \nApplicants will be assigned to three groups based on the order in which their registrations are received. Each group will participate in an 8-week session with the first session beginning Saturday\, August 22nd. \nThis program will give children the opportunity to learn directly from the resident scholar. \nAfter registration\, parents will be contacted to be informed about the beginning of the program for their child and any additional details. \nStudents who have already completed the Growing the Seeds of Faith Suhbah will not be eligible to register again\, allowing us to welcome and accommodate new students.
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/growing-the-seeds-of-faith-with-dr-ahmed-arafat-2/
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SUMMARY:Save the Date: The Mecca Center's Annual Fundraising Dinner 2026
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! The Mecca Center’s Annual Fundraising Dinner will take place on Sunday\, October 25th\, inshaAllah\, at the Westin Chicago Lombard. We look forward to coming together for an inspiring and impactful evening! More details to follow.
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/save-the-date-the-mecca-centers-annual-fundraising-dinner-2026/
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SUMMARY:Third Annual Umrah Trip with The Mecca Center 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join The Mecca Center for our 3rd Annual Umrah Trip—a spiritually uplifting experience filled with reflection\, connection\, and growth alongside our beloved scholars: Sh. Ahmad Alsheiki\, Dr. Ahmed Arafat\, and Ust. Rabab Rachid ✨🕋 \n🗓️ Sunday\, November 22 – Monday\, November 30\,  2026 \nTravel with a guided group\, stay in 5-star hotels\, and deepen your connection in the blessed lands with:\n• Daily reminders & private sessions• Visits to historical sites in Madinah & Makkah• All transportation\, visa processing\, and free breakfast and dinner included.  \nPricing (per person): \n\n$3\,690 Double\n$3\,550 Triple (family only)\n$3\,450 Quad (family only)\n\n\nFor any questions regarding the Umrah Trip please contact Sr. Diana Khankan: \n📩 umrah@meccacenter.org📞  (630) 241-2000 ext. 1009 \nFor any payment-related questions regarding the Umrah trip\, including paying by cash or check\, please contact Br. Yaser. \n📩 Yaser@meccacenter.org \n📞 (630) 241-2000 ext. 5 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDocumentation Information:   \nPlease read carefully All these documents are required for each person to be fully approved into the Umrah program. \n\nPersonal passport photo\nScan of the passport first page. \nSend All documents to umrah@meccacenter.org\n\n \nIn order to secure a spot on this Umrah Trip\, Registration must be completed by September 1st\, however seats may be sold out before this time. \n 
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/umrah26/
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