Bay Area Muslim community events for Jumm'ah, Friday May 15th, 2026 & the near future, InshaAllah

[Husam Hammad]

Asalaam Alaikum dear Brothers & Sisters,

Please see below some Bay Area Muslim community events for Jumm'ah, Friday May 15^th, 2026 & the near future, InshaAllah.

1.    This Saturday: the 25^th Annual Santa Clara County Palestinian Cultural Day PCD2026 is on Saturday May 16^th, 2026: the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, and the Palestinian Heritage Committee are co-sponsoring the 25^th Annual SCC Palestinian Cultural Day to celebrate Palestinian culture and contributions to our community. This event will take place at the County Governmental Center on 70 W. Hedding Street, San Jose, CA, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. I hope you can attend and please share with the community, and we look forward to seeing you at the event.

 

2.    Assalam aleykum: Rahima Foundation's May Food Distribution is scheduled for this weekend, Friday through Sunday (May 15, 16, & 17). Due to School Graduations this weekend, we urgently need volunteers for all 3 days. Please sign up on www.rahima.org, or use the link below if you would like to volunteer to prepare food packages for the families in need. Jazakum Allahu Kheyrun. Rahima Food Distribution: 2026 Monthly Food Distribution. Ishrat Husain, Rahima Foundation, 2290 Ringwood Ave, Unit A, San Jose, CA 95131, Phone: (408) 262-6006. Office Hours: Monday–Thursday, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. June Food Distribution: June 19-21, 2026.

3.    For the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha planning/information I am attaching (sample below) “Eid-ul-Adha Qurbani/Udhiyah options in & around Bay Area” spreadsheet for 2026 (if you notice any information that needs updating, please let me know and I’ll correct it by the next emailing inshaAllah).

 

 

4.    Islamic Relief USA will be hosting the Magnificent Quran Tour in Fremont, CA. This evening will be a celebration of the Quran - guided by nour and grounded by Sakinah featuring Sh Alledin Elbakri and world-renowned Qaris Shaikhs Ahmed Mabrouk and Omar Saleh.

Event Details: Location: Royal Palace Banquet Hall - Fremont, CA. Date: May 24^th, 2026

Time: 5:00 PM. Tickets: https://donate.irusa.org/event/fremont-ca-mqt-2026/e788142. Sincerely, Haneen Hammad, National Events Planner | Islamic Relief USA, 408-780-2951 • hha...@irusa.org, 3655 Wheeler Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304, WORKING TOGETHER FOR A BETTER WORLD. IRUSA.ORG

5.    Asalaam Alikum, the Fiqh Council of North America recognizes astronomical calculation as an acceptable Shar’i method for determining the beginning of Lunar months, including the months of Ramadan and Shawwal. FCNA has historically used the criteria of the European Council of Fatwa and Research (ECFR), which are that somewhere on the globe, at sunset, the elongation should be at least 8 degrees, and the moon should be at least 5 degrees above the horizon. If these conditions are met, then it is certain that the moon is above the horizon and will be visible somewhere on the globe. Hence the new lunar month will start the next day, otherwise it will start on the day following the next.

 

Ramadan 1447 AH: The Astronomical New Moon will be born before sunset on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. So, the first day of Ramadan is Wednesday, February 18, 2026, inshā’Allāh. Tarāwīḥ prayer will start on Tuesday night. ʿEid al-Fitr 1447 AH: The Astronomical New Moon will be born on the evening of Thursday, March 19, 2026. On that evening the elongation is more than 8 degrees and the moon is more than 5 degrees above the horizon. Hence the first day of Shawwal (ʿEid al-Fitr) is Friday, March 20, 2026, inshā’Allāh.

 

ʿEid al-Adha, the Fiqh Council of North America, as usual, will determine the date based on the announcement by the Hajj authorities in Makkah regarding the day of ʿArafah. ʿEid al-Adha will be observed on the day following the day of ʿArafah. We pray Allah blesses the Ummah with peace and prosperity! Fiqh Council of North America.

 

Salat elEid around the Bayarea:

 

BVMCC: Day of Arafah community pot lock Iftar at BVMCC: Wednesday May 26, 2026, at Sportsplex 800 Embedded Way San Jose, CA 95138 Arena #2. Khateeb Br. Sami Hilali. Talbeer 8:30 am. Prayer 9:00 am. Celebration: 10 am to 12 pm. Dhur Information: 1:30 pm at BVMCC, InshaAllah.

 

Saratoga Musalla Eid Prayer: Address: 12372 Saratoga Sunnyvale Rd, Saratoga. Time: 7:30 AM. Takbeerat: 7:00 AM. Khateeb: Ustadh Zaid Syed.

 

West Valley College Eid Prayers: Address: 14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga (Indoor in the gym). First Prayer: Time: 9:00 AM. Takbeerat: 8:30 AM. Khateeb: Shaykh Junaid Bhaiyat. Second Prayer: Time: 10:30 AM. Takbeerat at 10:00 AM. Khateeb: Imam Basil Farooq. Registration is required to pray at West Valley College due to limited space.

 

MVPA Musalla: 849 C Independence Ave, Mountain View, 94043. Fri, Mar 20

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM PDT. Khateeb: Dr. Omar El Gamal. Please sign up for MVPA Musalla Salat al Eid. Registration helps us organize and better serve the community.

-Please register all guests 13 yrs and above as adults, 12 yrs and below as kids.

 

MCA - Eid Prayer: In accordance with the Fiqh Council of North America‘s calculation, insha’Allah Eid will be on Friday, March 20. Takbeerat starts 30 minutes before each prayer. The prayer schedule will be as follows: 1. 7:30 AM – Br. Ihab Badr, 2. 9:30 AM – Imam Fuad Mohamed, 3. 11:30 AM – Sh. Alaeddin ElBakri.

 

6.    On behalf of Rahima Foundation, we wish you and your loved ones a happy and blessed Eid-ul-Adha. For those embarking on the sacred journey of Hajj this year, we pray for your safety, acceptance of your ibadah, and a return filled with barakah. May Allah accept your Hajj, Qurbani, and Duas. As we prepare for Eid, we kindly encourage you to consider performing your Qurbani locally. With rising living costs and recent layoffs affecting many households, families in our community are facing increasing financial strain, and access to halal meat has become difficult for some. Your Qurbani meat can bring smiles and ensure that these families are able to share in the blessings of Eid. For your convenience, we have included the following: • Recommended meat guidelines, • A list of local halal meat providers offering Qurbani/Udhiya services, • Collection dates and times at the Rahima Foundation warehouse. May your sacrifice be accepted and your generosity be rewarded. Jazak Allah Kheyr. Shakila Cochinwala, Chairperson, Rahima Board. Eid-ul-Adha: Meat Donation Guidelines 2026: Please facilitate Rahima Foundation’s Eid-ul-Adha meat distribution to the local needy by adhering to the following guidelines. We CANNOT accept meat that is not cut and packaged per these guidelines. The meat must be cut in stew sizes and packaged in 3-4 lb. bags; The bags must be sealed well. (We recommend Ziploc type bags), Please request the butcher to freeze the meat packages before bringing them to Rahima Foundation, we will only accept meat that was slaughtered and/or packaged by a professional butcher at a Halal Meat store. If you slaughtered yourself, then please have a Halal Meat store package & freeze it for you. Please note: 1. We do NOT accept tongue, head, or hoof (foot), of the animal. 2. We do not collect money to do the Qurbani on your behalf. For your convenience, Rahima Foundation will be open according to the schedule below to help you drop off the meat at our warehouse. (We will not be able to pick up the meat for you). 2290 Ringwood Ave, Ste A, San Jose, CA 95131. Phone No. 408-262-6006. Rahima Office will collect Qurbani /Udhiya meat during the following times:

May 30 -- 31               Sat. -- Sun.            11 am – 4 pm

June 01 -- 04              Mon. – Thu.            10 am – 2 pm

June 06 -- 07               Sat. -- Sun.            11 am – 4 pm

June 08 – 11               Mon. – Thu.           10 am – 2 pm 

Rahima Office will be closed on Eid day

We will continue to receive meat after June 11th each week: Mon. – Thu. 10 am to 2 pm

7.    ASalaam Alikum Brothers & Sisters, I hope you’re doing well, inshaAllah. Please see below the ICNA Relief flyer along with our Qurbani information, so the community is aware of their Qurbani options:

🌙 Qurbani 2026 with ICNA Relief Your Sacrifice. Our Nation’s Relief.

Fulfill your Qurbani locally and follow the Sunnah while supporting families in need right here in our community.

💰 Qurbani Price: $350 (Goat/Lamb or Cow Share)

✨ Eat Halal • Eat Healthy • It’s Hygienic

📲 Place your order today: www.icnarelief.org/qurbani 📞 1-866-681-0003

🥩 Meat Drop-Off Opportunity Share your blessings—donate 1/3 of your Qurbani meat to refugees and families in need.

📍 ICNA Relief Bay Area 325 N 3rd Street, San Jose, CA.

🗓 Drop-off Dates: May 28, 29 & 31, ⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

All working days in June

📦 Packaging Guidelines: • Cut into 2-inch cubes, • Pack in 4 lb Ziploc bags, • Freeze before drop-off. 📧 khali...@icnarelief.org 📞 510-266-4953.

💚 Let your sacrifice go further this year—serve, share, and support your community. I truly appreciate your support and help in sharing this with the community. Jazakum Allah khair.

Kaneez Fatima, Area Manager, (866) 354 0102 x 5135, kaneez...@icnarelief.org, Donate | Volunteer | Learn.

 

 

8.    Waiting for a Hero or Becoming the Generation That Rises? If Salahuddin appeared today ...At MCA, June 26, 2026, reserve your seat today at https://www.almaghrib.org/salahuddin/ before it is too late.

9.    ISNA Convention 2026 in Detroit, Michigan: We at the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) are delighted to announce that the 63^rd Annual ISNA Convention will take place in Detroit, Michigan, over the Labor Day Weekend, September 4 - 7, 2026. The ISNA convention is celebrated as one of the largest annual gatherings of Muslims in America, drawing thousands of participants. This convention promises to be an inspiring gathering, bringing together community members, families, leaders, scholars, youth, the business community, and other guests from across the country. With thought-provoking sessions, uplifting spiritual programs, engaging youth activities, interfaith dialogues, and a dynamic bazaar, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. The program will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, and special events designed to address timely issues, strengthen community bonds, and highlight opportunities for growth and service. Detroit, with its rich history and vibrant Muslim community, will serve as the perfect host city for this national gathering of faith, knowledge, and unity. Convention Highlights: Keynote sessions with distinguished speakers, Interactive workshops and panel discussions, Networking opportunities for professionals and students, Special events and exhibitions, Art Exhibit, Film Festival, Science Fair, Robotics, Basketball Tournament, Community recognition and award ceremonies, Chaplaincy Conference, and much more. We invite all members, partners, and the broader community to join us at this landmark event. Your presence will help make the convention a meaningful and impactful experience. Stay tuned for more details on registration, hotel accommodation, and program highlights.

 

10. Save the date for ISF’s: SoCal Banquet - September 26, 2026, at the Anaheim Hotel, Anaheim. Bay Area Banquet - October 24, 2026, at the Grand Bay Hotel, Redwood City. More details to come - we look forward to gathering together soon. Warm Regards, Somayeh Nikooei, Executive Director, www.islamicscholarshipfund.org

11.                Save the date: CAIR’s 32^nd Anniversary Gala on Saturday, October 17^th, 2026. You can view the 2026 sponsorship opportunities here on this link!