Mahe Ramadhan 1437 June/July 2016431 O People! Surely, the month of God has approached you. The month, which, in the eyes of Allah, is the most virtuous of the months: Its days are the best of the days and its nights, the best of the nights and its moments, the best of the moments. The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) Bihar al-anwar, Vol.: 96. ASSALAAMU ALAIKA YA SHAHRULLAHIL AKBAR! Ramadhan Program The eve of the first of Mahe Ramadhan is expected to be on Monday June 6 th, 2016. The program at the center will begin on Monday June 6 th. Iftar will be served daily. Please note that the below dates are all subject to moon sighting. We ve setup a central email address for all Mahe Ramadhan related queries. Email is ramadhan@sijny.org. SPECIAL PROGRAMS BELOW ARE SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE MONTH. FURTHER DETAILS WILL BE ANNOUNCED. PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE WWW.SIJNY.ORG FOR CONTINUOUS UPDATES TO OUR PROGRAMS. Saturday, June 18 th Saturday, June 18 th Friday, June 24 th Friday, June 24 th Saturday, June 25 th Sunday, June 26 th Tuesday, June 28 th Saturday, July 2 nd Sunday, July 3 rd Sunday, July 3 rd Monday, July 4 th Tuesday July 5 th Wednesday July 6 th Sunday July 10 th Sehri Program: Karrom Tournament (Gents); Children s Workshop Presentation & Women s health talk (Ladies) Dua Mujeer (After Iftar) Aamal Night - 19 th Night of Mahe Ramadhan Jawshan-e-Kabir & 100 Raka at Namaz (After A amal, followed by Breakfast) Quran Competitions / Motivational Chart Submissions Aamal Night 21 st Night of Mahe Ramadhan Aamal Night 23 rd Night of Mahe Ramadhan Sehri Program: Medical Program (Gents) Chand Night Festivities (Ladies) Khatmul Qur an Gents & Ladies Jawshan-e-Kabir (After Iftar) Motivational Chart & Qur an Competition Awards Eid Gift Presentation Eid Night A amal Eid-ul-Fitr (subject to sighting of moon). EID Picnic
LECTURERS 1. Dr. Mohamedraza Dungersi Monday June 6 th to Wednesday June 22 nd. 2. Sheikh Ali Al Najjar Thursday June 23 rd to Tuesday June 28 th. 3. Sheikh Bilal Hussain Wednesday June 29 th to Monday July 4 th. RAMADHAN 1437/2016 DAILY PROGRAM SCHEDULE
RAMADHAN 1437/2016 PROGRAM COORDINATORS Qur an khani: Gents: Br Murtaza Nathani / Br Mohamed Kadhim Nathani Ladies: Sr. Fatim Nathani / Sr. Tahera Ismail Recitation of Dua and Ziyarat: Gents: Br. Noorali Kermali Recitation of Dua on Sunday Boys: Br. Fazle Abbas Pirmohamed (duas@sijny.org) Recitation of Dua on Saturday Girls: Sr. Sabira Pirmohamed (duas@sijny.org) A amal: Br. Murtaza Ladha (muraz786@msn.com) Marsiya / Nauha / Munajaat: Br. Noorali Kermali Shabbi/Tabut Gents: Br. Noorali Kermali Ladies: Sr. Nargis Meghji Motivational Charts: Gents: Br. Muntazir Jamal Ladies: Sr. Fatim Ladak Qur an competition Ladies: Sr. Fatim Ladak / Sr. Fehmida Dharsee / Sr. Sabira Pirmohamed All Sponsorships Gents: Jt.Treasurers (Br.Mazahir Jivraj & Br Mohamed Kadhim Nathani) Ladies: Chairlady (Sr. Gulzar Meghji) / Sr. Rehana Jaffer LADIES PROGRAMs 1) Saturday Night: Girls recitation of Duas coordinated by Sr. Sabira Pirmohamed 2) Please contact the Chairlady, Sr. Gulzar Meghji for details and/or suggestions. CHILDREN S PROGRAMS CHILDREN S WORKSHOPS (AGES 2-10) Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays ONLY Children s Quran Khani - Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays ONLY Children s Dua Recitations - Saturdays (Girls) and Sundays (Boys) ** Please visit www.sijny.org to register your children for EID Gifts.**
ANNUAL QUR AN COMPETITION For Ladies and Gents Date: Saturday June 25 th Time: To Be Announced ** Please visit www.sijny.org to register. ** Group 1: Ages 3 (Boys & Girls) Memorize Surah Al-Kauther (#108) Group 2: Ages 4 (Boys & Girls) Memorize Surah Al-Qadr (#97) Group 3: Ages 5-6 (Boys & Girls) Memorize Surah Al-Lahab (#111) Group 4: Ages 7-8 (Boys & Girls) Memorize Surah Ad-Dhuha(#93) Group 5: Ages 9-10 (Boys & Girls) Memorize Surah Ash-Shams (#91) Group 6: Ages 11-15 (Girls) - Open Quran Competition ALL TESTING BASED ON FLUENCY, MAKHARIJ AND TAJWEED. ANNUAL MOTIVATIONAL CHART COMPETITION ** Please visit www.sijny.org to register ** All motivational chart submissions should be done via our website at the following link. The link will be active once Mahe Ramadhan begins. Submission deadline is Saturday, June 25 th, 2016. Age Groups: Boys (3-4 Years, 5-6 years, 7-8 years and 9 12 years) Girls (3-4 years, 5-6 years and 7-8 years)
RAMADHAN 1437 PROPOSED BUDGET The figures shown are ONLY ESTIMATES for the anticipated expenses during the Holy month: 1) Iftar $ 28,000 2) Eid Gifts/ Qur an / Motivational Awards $ 4,000 3) Aalim fund $ 10,000 4) Tea & Dates $ 4,000 5) Other/Misc $ 1,000 Total: $ 47,000 PLEASE SIGN UP FOR THE ABOVE AT THE CENTER OR E-MAIL Ramadhan@sijny.org KINDLY NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Ø The Managing Committee is requesting each and every member to donate a minimum of $150 (tax deductible) to cover most of the above expenses, apart from sponsorship of NYAZ. This is the only way we can provide reduced sponsorship rates for NYAZ. The treasurers will, of course, accept (with many thanks) any amount donated. Ø This is the month of Ibaadat: Therefore, let us minimize the need for making appeals for donations and maximize our efforts on prayers. PLEASE DONATE GENEROUSLY! Ø All those who sponsor Iftar, majlis, tea/dates, Sura Yasin are asked to submit names of Marhumeen for Sura Fateha at least one day before the day to be displayed on the screens. The names of all Marhumeen will be displayed on the screen during the program. Please submit all names to Br. Noorali Kermali or email to ramadhan@sijny.org Ø Please pay all sponsorships before the end of the month of Ramadhan. Ø Parents are strongly urged to supervise their children at all times. Ø Please DO NOT DOUBLE PARK in front of the Ladies entrance. This causes traffic hazards for all and creates negative publicity towards our Center. In addition, please do not block neighbor s driveways, park next to the fire hydrant or at the crosswalk. As per the 108 th precinct police, summonses will be issued for all parking violations. Please dispose of trash in the trash containers provided. Ø SMOKING IN THE CENTER AND ON THE STEPS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
Ø Please donate generously towards these funds: Ramadhan/ Iftaar/Eid Gifts/Aalim funds. Ø Members are requested to be up to date with their Lawajam dues. Ø We apologize for any errors and/or omissions. All programs are subject to change. Please check our website www.sijny.org for updates. Ø As always, suggestions are welcome. Please contact the President/Chairlady directly.
NEW YORK METROPOLITAN TIMINGS FOR RAMADHAN 1437 / 2016 Day of RAMADHAN DATE IMSAK FAJR SUNRISE DHUHR MAGH RIB & IFTAR OCCASION NYAZ RAMADHAN DAY DATE IMSAK FAJR SUNRISE DHUHR M & I OCASSION NYAZ Mon 6 3:37 3:57 5:24 12:54 8:41 Iftaar 1 Tue 7 3:37 3:57 5:24 12:54 8:41 Iftaar 2 Wed 8 3:37 3:57 5:24 12:54 8:42 Iftaar 3 Thu 9 3:36 3:56 5:24 12:54 8:42 Iftaar 4 Fri 10 3:36 3:56 5:24 12:55 8:43 Iftaar 5 Sat 11 3:36 3:56 5:24 12:55 8:43 Iftaar 6 Sun 12 3:36 3:56 5:24 12:55 8:44 Iftaar 7 Mon 13 3:35 3:55 5:24 12:55 8:44 Iftaar 8 Tue 14 3:35 3:55 5:24 12:55 8:45 Iftaar 9 Wed 15 3:35 3:55 5:24 12:56 8:45 Wafat Night Bibi Khadija A.S. Iftaar 10 Thu 16 3:35 3:55 5:24 12:56 8:45 Wafat Bibi Khadija A.S. Iftaar 11 Fri 17 3:35 3.55 5.24 12.56 8.46 Iftaar 12 Sat 18 3:35 3.55 5.24 12.56 8.46 Iftaar 13 Sun 19 3:35 3.55 5.24 12.57 8.46 Iftaar 14 Mon 20 3:36 3.56 5.24 12.57 8.47 Wiladat Night Imam Hassan AS 15 Tue 21 3:36 3.56 5.24 12.57 8.47 Wiladat Imam Hassan AS Iftaar 16 Wed 22 3:36 3.56 5.25 12.57 8.47 Iftaar 17 Thu 23 3:36 3.56 5.25 12.57 8.47 Iftaar 18 Fri 24 3:37 3.57 5.25 12.58 8.47 Shabe Zarbat Imam Ali AS / Aamal 19 Sat 25 3:37 3.57 5.25 12.58 8.48 Iftaar 20 Sun 26 3:38 3.58 5.26 12.58 8.48 Shabe Shahadat Imam Ali A.S. / Aamal 21 Mon 27 3:38 3.58 5.26 12.58 8.48 Wafat Imam Ali AS / Ziyarat Iftaar 22 Tue 28 3:38 3:58 5:27 12:58 8:48 Lailat ul Qadr Night / Aamal Iftaar 23 Wed 29 3:39 3:59 5:27 12:59 8:48 Iftaar 24 Thu 30 3:40 4:00 5:28 12:59 8:48 Iftaar 25 Fri July 1 3:40 4:00 5:28 12:59 8:48 Iftaar 26 Sat 2 3:41 4:01 5:29 12:59 8:48 Iftaar 27 Sun 3 3:41 4:01 5:29 12:59 8:48 Iftaar 28 Mon 4 3:42 4:02 5:30 1:00 8:47 Dua e Alwidaa Iftaar 29 Tue 5 3:43 4:03 5:30 1:00 8:47 Eid Night Iftaar Iftaar Iftaar Iftaar 1.As a precaution, please stop all Muftirat at Imsak time, which is 20 minutes before Fajr time. 2. Pray 5 minutes after the Fajr time given in the above table.