10 Things To Know About Ramadan 2022 at NIA

1.When is Ramadan again? 🤔🌙

First Day of Taraweeh
Wednesday March 22 after Isha at 8:30pm.
First Day of Fasting, Thursday March 23.

2. How many more minutes until I break fast? 😩 🧆

Break your fast at the time of Maghrib.
To find an updated prayer chart, click here to download.

3. Do I have to wear my mask? 😷 Should I bring my prayer rug? 🧎🏾‍♂️

Our COVID guidelines have been updated! Following the city guidelines, masks are now optional. If you are bringing a prayer rug, please make sure it only takes up one space in the line. We are no longer social distancing, we will be praying shoulder to shoulder, feet to feet.

4. What’s for dinner? 🤤🍽

We’re back to having community iftar every night woohoo 🎉 , dinner is served after Maghrib. Only dates & water are allowed in the musala. Feel free to enjoy your tea outside or in the lounges. There will be more information available in the upcoming days on how to sponsor meals or supplies for iftar during Ramadan.

5. Is NIA Kid friendly? 🎨📚

YES! For parents that would like to pray with their children, we have created a comfortable place for you in the lower level. Of course, you are always welcome to pray in the Musala as well.

This year we are bringing back our Ramadan Muslim Scouts Program, a structured and fun curriculum for children ages 4-9. This program will be held on Friday and Saturday after Isha and on Sunday after Asr. Sign Up here.

6. Who are the guest speakers & are there any special events this Ramadan? 🎙

We have 30 days of amazing speakers from various organizations and non-profits from across the community. A full list of events and special programming will be posted on our website on April 1st. You can also find regular updates on instagram & facebook. You can also join our community WhatsApp Group for weekly updates and announcements.

Some notable programming will be:

• “Peace Be Upon You” , a late night program on Friday Nights after Taraweeh for young adults, professionals, and college students.

• “Muslim Scouts”, for young children after Isha on Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

• “Tafsir with Imam Daud Haqq”, Sunday mornings after Fajr.

Youtube & LiveStreaming : We will not be live streaming everyday, but you can follow our special Ramadan Series “7 in the Shade” with Br. Baker Assaf on YouTube.

The masjid fundraiser is April 9th, donate here.

7. Is there parking? 🚘

Yes! We have free parking, with several security guards. Please be sure to follow their guidance when entering the lots. We have the parking lot inside of the masjid, to the left and across the street. As well as parking down the street in the funeral home lot.

8. How can I help? 🤝

There are lots of volunteer opportunities during Ramadan! Every night the masjid will need a quick clean-up, do your part by throwing away trash, cleaning up when you see a mess, or assisting others before and after events.

Join our WhatsApp group for frequent updates!
Soup Kitchen on Saturday April 9 & April 30 at 9:00am (sign up here).
Specialty Pantry is April 9th at 1:00pm (sign up here).

You can also help by donating through the masjid website.

9. When can I stay over for Qiyaamul Layl? 📿

April 23rd is Youth Qiyaam
April 27th is Community Qiyaam (Laylatul Qadr)

10. Does the masjid have any resources for me to follow? 🙏🏽

Yes! Our duaa booklet can be found here: Ramadan Duaa Booklet , Evening Athkar & How to Pray Eid Salah are all online and available to download.

Intention to start Fasting (Morning)

وَبِصَوْمِ غَدٍ نَّوَيْتُ مِنْ شَهْرِ رَمَضَانَ

“ I intend to keep the fast for tomorrow in the month of Ramadan “

Ibn Taymiyah said: “Whoever thinks in his heart that he will fast tomorrow has formed the Intention for Fasting.”

Duaa for Iftar (Evening)

ذَهَبَ الظَّمَأُ وَابْتَلَّتِ الْعُرُوقُ وَثَبَتَ الأَجْرُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللّٰهُ

“ Thirst is gone, the veins are moistened and the reward is certain if Allaah wills. “

You can find additional duaas on the Islamic Finder Website by clicking here.

NIA Masjid wishes all of the community Ramadan Mubarak.
✨May Allah grant all of your duaas, accept all of your fasts, and shower you and your family in an abundance of forgiveness and blessings, ameen! ✨

We can’t wait to see you all soon, InshAllah! 💙