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SUMMARY:Unlocking the Aphorisms of Ibn 'Ata'illah with Dr. Ahmed Arafat
DESCRIPTION:✨ Where do our hearts find true devotion?Join us for Unlocking the Aphorisms of Ibn ‘Ata’illah with Dr. Ahmed Arafat—discovering the timeless wisdom of Tawheed and how it shapes hearts devoted solely to Allah. \n\n Men’s Session: 2nd Wednesday of every month\nWomen’s Session: 3rd Wednesday of every month\nStarts 1 hour before Isha at The Mecca Center
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/unlocking-the-aphorisms-of-ibn-ataillah-with-dr-ahmed-arafat/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251221
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SUMMARY:Living the Quran: Mommy & Me
DESCRIPTION:Living the Quran: Mommy & Me ✨A special program for mothers and children (ages 2–6) to bond\, learn\, and grow together through the Quran. \nStarts September 13 – December 20 \n\nTuesdays | 9:00–10:30 AM\nEvery other Saturday | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM\n\nSpaces are limited—register today!
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/living-the-quran-mommy-me-3/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
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SUMMARY:Fard Ayn Program
DESCRIPTION:The Mecca Center Academic & Tarbiyah Affairs Committee is excited to announce the launch of the Fard Ayn Program. \nAn initiative that provides essential islamic knowledge required of every Muslim \nما لا يسع المسلم جهله \nUnder the leadership and supervision of Sh. Yousef Wahb and Sh. Tariq Musleh\, this program’s curriculum has been thoughtfully designed to teach\, inspire\, and empower the next generation of leaders\, teachers\, and mentors. \nProgram Features: \n\nHalaqah-style learning\nWeekly 2-hour sessions\nCore subjects: Fiqh\, Aqidah\, Hadith\, Tazkiyah\, & More\nSeparate halaqas for high school & 18+\nBrothers’ & sisters’ classes\n\nRegistration is required \nSchedule (Tentative):\nHigh School Brothers –\nSunday: 11:30AM-1:30PM \n18+ Brothers –\nSunday: 8PM-10PM  OR Tuesday: 8PM-10PM \nHigh School Sisters – \nThursday: 6PM-8PM \n18+ Sisters –\nThursday: 6PM-8PM
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/fard-ayn-program/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
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SUMMARY:Fard Ayn Program
DESCRIPTION:The Mecca Center Academic & Tarbiyah Affairs Committee is excited to announce the launch of the Fard Ayn Program. \nAn initiative that provides essential islamic knowledge required of every Muslim \nما لا يسع المسلم جهله \nUnder the leadership and supervision of Sh. Yousef Wahb and Sh. Tariq Musleh\, this program’s curriculum has been thoughtfully designed to teach\, inspire\, and empower the next generation of leaders\, teachers\, and mentors. \nProgram Features: \n\nHalaqah-style learning\nWeekly 2-hour sessions\nCore subjects: Fiqh\, Aqidah\, Hadith\, Tazkiyah\, & More\nSeparate halaqas for high school & 18+\nBrothers’ & sisters’ classes\n\nRegistration is required | For financial assistance\, please email info@meccacenter.org. Kindly note that no one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/fard-ayn-program-private/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251202
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SUMMARY:Second Annual Umrah Trip 2025
DESCRIPTION:To register for the second package please email umrah@meccacenter.org or call Sr. Diana at 630-241-2000 ext 1009\n  \n\n\nLAST CHANCE!  We’re excited to announce a second opportunity to join The Mecca Center’s annual Umrah trip!\n\n\nPlease note: this package departs and returns one day after the first package. \nSUNDAY NOV. 23 – MONDAY DEC. 1 \n\n\nOnly 15 spots remain—available until Monday\, September 1st.\n\nUmrah package is all inclusive. Prices are for the group based on occupancy selected. if you like to make a payment by check or cash please contact brother Yaser at yaser@meccacenter.org  or by phone at 630-241-2000 ex5 \nPricing (per person): \n\n$3\,650 Double\n$3\,450 Triple\n$3\,350 Quad (family only)\n\nLimited seats available \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/second-annual-umrah-trip-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T200000
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SUMMARY:MQI Brothers: Quranic Enlightenment
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to an uplifting evening of Quranic Enlightenment with MQI\, featuring guest speaker Sheikh Moath Al-Shanti and our Quran Institute instructors. A night of learning\, community\, and spiritual growth. ✨ \n\nFriday\, December 5th | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nBrothers only\nRegister here\n\n 
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/mqi-brothers-quranic-enlightenment/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T130000
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SUMMARY:Recharge Sisters Reformer Pilates
DESCRIPTION:We are officially sold out! To be added to the waitlist please fill out the form with the button below: \n[button style=”purple” float=”right or left” margin=”e.g. 10\, 15\, 20″ size=”large or small” link=”https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGlbQnZetkRk5j0qI6ruZ-Iqj9UTCVOMTcwko54Cd_WXvULQ/viewform” target=””]Waitlist Form[/button] \n\nJoin us for a refreshing Girls Recharge Reformer Pilates session focused on movement\, mindfulness\, and sisterhood! \nGrip socks will be provided\, along with a Nood Coffee cart for you to enjoy after class. Please plan to arrive 15-20 minutes before your class time to check in and settle in. \nNote: If you arrive after your class has started\, we unfortunately cannot guarantee your entry. \n 
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/recharge-sisters-reformer-pilates/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T150000
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SUMMARY:Interfaith Book Club: My Name is Red by Orhan Pamuk
DESCRIPTION:Interfaith Book Club ✨ \nJoin The Mecca Center and the First Church of Lombard for an engaging discussion on My Name is Red by Orhan Pamuk. This is a unique opportunity to connect across faiths\, build understanding\, and share meaningful reflections together. \n\nSunday\, December 7 |  3:00 PM\nThe Mecca Center\, 16W560 91st St\, Willowbrook\, IL 60527\n\nRegistration required \nAbout the book: \nMy Name Is Red is a beautifully layered historical novel set in 16th-century Istanbul during the height of the Ottoman Empire. Blending art\, faith\, mystery\, and philosophy\, the story follows a community of master miniaturists—artists who illuminate manuscripts—at a moment when their tradition is being challenged by new artistic influences from Europe. \nThrough multiple unique narrators\, the novel explores themes of identity\, creativity\, devotion\, and the tension between preserving tradition and embracing change. At its heart\, it is also a literary mystery: something unsettling has happened within the artistic circle\, prompting deeper questions about loyalty\, truth\, and the purpose of art in a society grounded in spirituality.
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/interfaith-book-club-my-name-is-red-by-orhan-pamuk/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T180000
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SUMMARY:Seeking Knowledge: Why and How?
DESCRIPTION:This Sunday\, December 7 at 4:00 PM\, join us for a special reading from Imam Al Nawawi’s introduction to Al Majmu’ on the virtues and etiquettes of seeking knowledge.  \nOpen to the community and held in conjunction with the Fard ‘Ayn program. The text will be read in Arabic with English commentary by Sh. Tariq\, welcoming both Arabic and English speaking audiences. \nNo registration required
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/seeking-knowledge-why-and-how/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260829T155609Z
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SUMMARY:Mecca Center Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a community town hall at The Mecca Center on Sunday\, December 7th at 6:00 PM with our religious leaders. Bring your questions\, hear important updates\, and engage in meaningful conversation about our shared future.
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/mecca-center-town-hall/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T210000
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SUMMARY:Tatreez Workshop - FNL High School Girls
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a high school girls tatreez workshop with instructor Bayan Jarad! Spots are limited and registration is required. If you have any questions\, please reach out to sister Halima (Halimakshuchi@gmail.com)
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/tatreez-workshop-fnl-high-school-girls/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T180000
DTSTAMP:20260829T155605Z
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SUMMARY:Faith Through Action Collective
DESCRIPTION:NEW DATE:\nWe’re excited to invite you to our next Faith Through Action Collective meeting\, hosted by The Mecca Center’s Interfaith Committee. Many of our fellow community members need support. Let’s continue to come together and make a difference! \n\nSaturday\, December 13th\n4:00 – 6:00 PM\nThe Mecca Center\, 16W560 91st St\, Willowbrook\, IL 60527\n\nThe program includes: \n\nKnow Your Rights Workshop\nLed by Illinois Workers in Action\, this session will equip us with essential knowledge on labor protections\, immigrant rights\, and how to advocate safely and effectively.\nWhistle Packing Community Effort\nIn partnership with American Civic and Humanitarian Coalition (AmCIV)\, we’ll assemble safety whistle kits to support our neighbors and promote community safety through mutual aid.\n\nRefreshments will be provided by Han Cafe! \nRegistration required 
URL:https://novamira.buildanwebsite.com/mecca-event/faith-through-action-collective-3/
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