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Date of Posting Announcements
Sept 4, 2010

According the Fiqh Council of North America  Eid ul-Fitr for the year 1431 AH is 

       1st of Shawwal, which marks the start of Eid ul-Fitr, will be on Friday, September 10, 2010. Insha’Allah.

Prayerswill take place at the Berlin Masjid. Times for prayers are scheduled as follows:
·       First prayer:           7:00am                 Takbir
                                         7:30am Sharp      Salat
·       Second prayer:    8:30am                  Takbir
                                         9:00am Sharp      Salat
·       Third prayer:       10:30am                 Takbir
                                       11:00am Sharp     Salaat
 

      Please note that parking is limited. If you are going to pray either at7:00amor8:30am, we ask you to leave as soon as the prayer and the Khutba are over to allow others that are coming for later prayers space to park.
 
Zakaatu Al-Fitr (Fitrana) is a minimum of$10 per person in the household including young children to be paid before Salaat El- Eid inshaallah.
 
Donations for the new Masjidand the full time Imam will be collected inshallah. Please donate generously during this blessed time of the year. May God bless you for your work for the pleasure of Allah.
 
Parking:
We have been trying to find parking alternatives to those that are coming for Eid prayers. Please note the following locations:
a.    Berlin Masjid parking and in the overflow parking land
b.    2447 Berlin Turnpike, Mount Royal Motel - please carpool.
Please note there is no parking on the street or the grass of the highway. The police, state troopers and town personal will be around to make sure of our safety and the safety of others. They will make sure that we follow the city's regulations. Please follow the proper regulations and listen to those that we are assigning to be in charge of the parking. Please note that no one will be allowed to park on the streets even partially or to block the neighbors' driveways. Let us make our holiday a safe and happy one inshallah.
 
The Muslim Coalition of Connecticut is planning an Eid Carnival for every one, onSunday September 12th, 2010 between 11am and 8pm at Lake Compound, New England's Family Theme Park in Bristol, CT. Tickets: $29.50 per person including Halal lunch; or $15 per person without lunch. Children under 4 years old can enter free. Parking is free. Please purchase the tickets by September 5th(this Sunday) or you have to pay the higher regular prices at the door.

We want to wish you and your families a blessed Eid.  May Allah accept your fast and Jazakum allahu Khayrun,

 

August 10, 2010

According the Fiqh Council of North America* and sighting the dates of Ramadan and Eid ul-Fitr for the year 1431 AH are established as follows:

1st of Ramadan is  on Wednesday, August 11, 2010, Insha' Allah

       1st of Shawwal, which marks the start of Eid ul-Fitr, will be on Friday, September 10, 2010. Insha’Allah.

Accordingly, Taraweeh prayers will start after Aisha prayer at 9:30pm.
Please note that the Mosque fund raiser will be on Saturday, August 28th inshallah.

May Allah (swt) keep us on the right path, and accept our fasting and prayers. Ameen.

* The Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) and the European Council for Fatwa and Research (ECFR) recognize astronomical calculation as an acceptable Shar’ia method for determining the beginning of lunar months including the months of Ramadan and Shawwal. The FCNA & ECFR use Makkah al-Mukarramah as a conventional point, and take the position that the conjunction must take place before sunset in Makkah and the moon must set after sunset in Makkah.

 

Sept. 19, 2009

Those to whom We have sent the book study it as it should be studied: They are the ones that believe therein: Those who reject faith therein,- the loss is their own. al-Qur'an 2:121

Eid Al-Fitr will  be on Sunday, September 20, inshallah.

According to the Fiqh Council of North America Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated on Sunday September 20, 2009. 

Majority of the Muslim countries around the world will also be celebrating Eid al-Fitr on September 20, 2009. Some Muslim communities in South Asia will be celebrating Eid on Monday or Tuesday



Eid Prayers details:

Place: Berlin Masjid

Zakaat Al-Fitr (Fitrana): $10 per person including small children - has
to be paid before prayers.

Prayer times:

1. 7:00am Takbeer   7:30am sharp Salaat

2. 8:45am Takbeer   9:00am sharp Salaat

3. 10:30am Takbeer  10:45am sharp Salaat

Please note that parking is limited. If you are going to pray, either at
7:00amor9:00am, we ask you to leave as soon as the prayer and the
Khutba are over to allow others that are coming for later prayers space to park.

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We wish everyone the most Happy Greetings of Eid al Fitr. May God bless all who have fasted during this month and may He accept all our Ibada (worship). We beseech God for His guidance in all our thoughts and actions. May He help all of us share in the joy of our friends and family. May He help us remember and feel the suffering of those who are disadvantaged and oppressed so that we may work to establish peace and justice for all.

Our Lord! Condemn us not if we forget or fall into error; our Lord! Lay not on us a burden Like that which Thou didst lay on those before us; Our Lord! Lay not on us a burden greater than we have strength to bear. Blot out our sins, and grant us forgiveness. Have mercy on us. Thou art our Protector; Help us against those who stand against faith

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August 30,09 Dear Brothers and Sisters,
 

Assalamu Alykum,
We hope that you and your family are doing well during this blessed month of Ramadan.
We would like to invite you for an Iftar Fundraising and Khatm Al-Quran on FRIDAY, September 18th inshallah. Please plan to be there and donate generously.
Jazakum Allahu Khayrun,
Ali Antar

Islamic Association of Greater Hartford, Inc.
 
1871BerlinTurnpike
Berlin,CT06037-3696
    
    
(860) 829-6411
(860) 582-1002   
You are invited to please join us to ?Lend a Hand? to build a spiritual place:A Masjid and Islamic CenterWHAT    Fundraising Iftar   

GOAL   
Raise funds to pay the construction sub-contractors for the new Masjid   
DATE   
Friday, September 18th, 2008
6:00 ? 9:00 pm   

WHERE   
The new building of the Berlin Masjid   

SPEAKER   
To be announced   
OTHER EVENTS   
Iftar and dinner
Khatm Al-Quran following the program   
FOR INFO   
Ali Antar (860) 582 ?1002,
Masjid (860) 829-6411
Saeed Rahman (860) 416 ? 7764
Mukhtar Sulieman (860) 966 - 8041
    
Children   
Food and special program will be provided in the main floor of the old Masjid   

 
 
Please come and join us for this spiritual event and inform others. If you are unable to attend and would like to contribute to this great cause, please make your checks (Tax Exempt # 22-3018031) payable to "Islamic Association of Greater Hartford," and mail to the Islamic Association of Greater Hartford, Inc. 1871 Berlin Turnpike,Berlin,CT.06037

Thursday, August 20

"O you who believe, fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that you may (learn) self-restraint." Qur’an 2: 183

 

First day of Ramadan will be Saturday, August 22, 2009 , inshaAllah

Taraweeh Prayers will start Friday, August 21, after Isha prayer at 9:15 PM InshaAllah

Sheikh Sayed Farghali to Lead Taraweeh Prayers every night In Berlin Masjid.

Ramadan will start on Saturday August 22, inshaallah,  This is according to Majlis Al-shura of North America and many Muslim Countries, where the moon is impossible to be sited on Thursday, August 20. For more detailed information, please visit: www.fiqhcouncil.org or www.moonsighting.com

May Allah (swt) keep us on the right path, and accept our fasting and prayers. Ameen

Jan 18,09

he Sunday Islamic School is cancelled for this Sunday 1/18/09 because of weather conditions.

The fundraising for Gaza, will be held as planned on  Sunday 1/18/09 at 5:30pm

Please be advised that the Youth program with Sisters Saima and Aida will be postponed inshallah.

 

Dec. 21 The Islamic Sunday School is cancelled for Sunday, December 21, 08,  due to inclimate weather
Nov. 25,08

Eid Al-Adha will be on either Sunday or Monday, December 7 or 8, 2008, inshAlla.  It depends on Waqfat Arafat.  This is based on the Fiqh Council of North America based on the announcement of Makkah Al-Makarramah.

 The Fiqh Council of North America and the European Council of Fatwa and Research about Eidul Adha is the day following the day of Hajj (Yauma Arafah).  Therefore, Eidul Adha will be determined after the announcement of Hajj by Hajj authorities in Makkah Al-Mukarramah.

 Eid prayer is on Sunday or Monday, December 7 or 8, and will be in the Berlin Masjid, inshAllah.

 Prayer times are as follows:

 First Prayer:

7:00 a.m. Takbeer

7:30 p.m. (sharp) Prayer

 Second Prayer:

9:00 a.m. Takbeer

9:30 a.m. (sharp) Prayer

 Third Prayer:

10:30 a.m. Takbeer

11:00 a.m. Prayer

 We urge the Brothers and Sisters not to block others in the parking lot so that they can leave for work or to make the sacrifice.  If you are coming for the second or third Salah, please make sure the ones before you are able to leave.  Thank you.

 We also urge you to consider donating to the house of Allah to the maximum of your ability.  Your donation is Sadaqa Jarya (continuous charity), and will have more rewards during the last ten days of the sacred month of Thu Al-Hijjah.  The donation is tax deductible for the year 2008, if paid by the end of this year, inshAllah.  Please donate generously.

 We want to wish you and your families a happy and peaceful Eid, inshAllah.  Eid Mubarak.  Jazakum Allahu Khayrun,

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Nov. 25,08 There will be NO school for the next two Sundays November 30th and December 7th inshallah. December 7th could be either waqfat Arafat or Eid Aladha. November 30th many of our teachers are planning to travel.
The school will resume inshaAllah on Sunday December 14th at usual hours.

 
Sept. 29, 08

The Fiqh Council of North America announces that Eid al-Fitr will be on Wednesday, Oct 1st, 2008, inshallah

We urge our communities to be united in their celebrations and wish them Eid Mubarak

Eid Prayers will be held on Wednesday, Oct 1st, 2008, inshallah

 

 

Sept 24, 08

We want to let you know that Eid Al-Fitr is expected to be on Wednesday,
October 1
, inshallah. This will be confirmed on Monday, September 29, at
Isha prayer time.
 

Eid Prayers details:

Place: Berlin Masjid

Zakaat Al-Fitr (Fitrana): $10 per person including small children - has
to be paid before prayers.

Prayer times:
1. 7:00am  Takbeer      7:15am sharp Salaat
2. 8:45am  Takbeer      9:00am sharp Salaat
3. 10:30am Takbeer    10:45am sharp Salaat
Please note that parking is limited. If you are going to pray either at
7:00am or 9:00am, we ask you to leave as soon as the prayer and the
Khutba are over to allow others that are coming for later prayers space
to park.


Parking:
We have been trying to find parking alternatives to those that are
coming for Eid prayers. Please note the following locations:
a.    Berlin Masjid parking and in the overflow parking land.
b.    1623 Berlin Turnpike (Br. Bukhari wholesale warehouse)
c.    2447 Berlin Turnpike, Mount Royal Motel - please carpool.
d.    2103 Berlin Turnpike, Ghandi Plaza, just south of Berlin Town
line-please carpool.


P
lease note that police, and town personnel will be around to make sure
of our safety and the safety of others. They will make sure that we
follow the city's regulations. Please follow the proper regulations and
listen to those that we are assigning to be in charge of the parking.
Please note that no one will be allowed to park on the streets even
partially, nor to block the neighbors' driveways. Let us make our
holiday a safe and happy one inshallah.


Eid celebration ( Eid Carnival) with the Muslim Coalition of Connecticut for all of us, is on Saturday, October 4, 2008, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Hartford Convention Center, www.muslimcoalitionct.org.$10/ person or $35/ family. 

We want to wish you and your families a blessed Eid. May Allah accept
your fast and prayers during these few last days of the blessed month of
Ramadan.

 

 

Sept 21, 08

You are invited to please join us to 'Lend a Hand' to build a spiritual place: A Masjid and Islamic Center 
WHAT Fundraising Iftar 
GOAL Raise funds to pay the construction sub-contractors for the new Masjid 
DATE Saturday,September 27th, 2008 
  5:30 - 8:30 pm
 
WHERE The new building of the Berlin Masjid 
SPEAKER Imam Saifu Al-Din 
OTHER EVENTS Iftar and dinner 
  Khatm Al-Quran following the program 
FOR INFO Ali Antar (860) 582-1002,   Masjid (860) 829-6411 
  Saeed Rahman (860) 416-7764 
  Mukhtar Sulieman (860) 966-8041  
Children Food and special program will be provided in the main floor of the old Masjid 
 
Please come and join us for this spiritual event and inform others. If you are unable to attend and would like to contribute to this great cause, please make your checks (Tax Exempt # 22-3018031) payable to "Islamic Association of Greater Hartford," and mail to the Islamic Association of Greater Hartford, Inc. 1871 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin, CT. 06037-3696
 

Sept. 21, 08 Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Assalamu Alykum,

I hope you and your families are doing well inshallah and enjoying the remainder of the summer.

I would like to remind you of the schedule for our Islamic school:
Sunday, September 21st at 11am: Teachers meeting ONLY at the Berlin Masjid.
Sunday, September 28th at 11am: First day of classes and students to purchase their books in the Berlin Masjid. Please come to the new Masjid on the lower floor inshAllah.
Sunday, October 5th at 10:30am (regular hours): regular classes are scheduled.
On Sunday, September 28th, parents are asked to be present to purchase the books for their students. Please make sure you have your checkbook for payment.

Jazakum Allahu Khayrun,
Fatma
August 28, 08 Majlis Al-Shura of North America announced that Ramadan will start on Monday, September 1st inshallah, where the moon is impossible to be sited on Saturday, August 30th (Shabaan 29th).

We shall confirm this on the Mosque website www.berlinmosque.org  Saturday night inshAllah. Accordingly, Taraweeh will start Sunday night, August 31st after Ishaa prayer at around 9pm.
 
Dec. 11,07

 Eid Al-Adha will be on Wednesday, December 19, inshAlla, and Waqfat Arafat will be on Tuesday, December 18.  This is based on the Fiqh Council of North America based on the announcement of Makkah Al-Makarramah.

 Eid prayer on Wednesday, December 19, will be in the Berlin Masjid, inshAllah.

 Prayer times are as follows:

 First Prayer:

7:15 a.m. Takbeer

7:45 a.m. (sharp) Prayer

 Second Prayer:

9:00 a.m. Takbeer

9:30 a.m. (sharp) Prayer

 Third Prayer:

10:30 a.m. Takbeer

11:00 a.m. Prayer

 We urge you to consider donating to the house of Allah to the maximum of your ability.  Your donation is Sadaqa Jarya (continuous charity), and will have more rewards during the last ten days of the sacred month of Thu Al-Hijjah.  The donation is tax deductible for the year 2007, if paid by the end of this year, inshAllah.  Please donate generously.

 We want to wish you and your families a happy and peaceful Eid, inshAllah.  Eid Mubarak.  Jazakum Allahu Khayrun,

 

The first day of Shawwal, i.e., Eid ul-Fitr is expected to be on Saturday, October 13, Insha’Allah..  This will be confirmed on Thursday, October 11, 2007, Insha’Allah

Zakat ul- Fitr (Fitrana) is $10 per person including children of any age, must be paid before Eid prayers. There are envelops at the Masjid for that purpose.

Please note there is NO Sunday school on October 14, inshaAllah.

 Eid Prayer will be held at Berlin Mosque, inshAllah. Parking is available in 1623, 2447 and 2193 Wilbur Cross Highway.

Eid Prayer will be held at Berlin Mosque, inshAllah.

In addition to the Masjid parking, you can park in 1623, 2447 and 2193 Wilbur Cross Highway.

Prayer times are as follow:
 
 First Prayer:
 6:45 am   Takbeer
 7:15am (sharp)   Prayer
 
 Second Prayer:
 8:30am   Takbeer
 9:00am (sharp)   Prayer

Third Prayer:
 10:15 am   Takbeer
 10:45 am (sharp)   Prayer

 

 We want to wish you and your families a happy and peaceful Eid inshAllah.

On Sunday, October 14th  inshallah, The Muslim Coalition of Connecticut in conjunction with the local Masajid invite you to attend Eid Carnival and Bazaar from 10am to 5pm at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, 100 Columbus Blvd., Hartford, CT.  The cost is $10 per person (2 years and younger free).

For directions to the Convention Center, Please click on the Announcements Button or go to www.ctconventions.com

Sept 11, 07

AMADAN AND EID ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE FIQH COUNCIL OF NORTH AMERICA

1st of Ramadan will be on Thursday, September 13, 2007 , Insha’Allah
For more detail click http://www.isna.net/index.php?id=35&backPID=1&tt_news=893

This will be confirmed on Tuesday, September 11, 2007, Insha’Allah

Isha Prayers will be at 8:30 pm followed by taraweeh Prayers at the Berlin Mosque, Insha’Allah .
We want to wish you a blessed Ramadan inshallah and may Allah accept your fast and prayers.

 

Sept 8, 07

RAMADAN ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE FIQH COUNCIL OF NORTH AMERICA

1st of Ramadan will be on Thursday, September 13, 2007 , Insha’Allah
http://www.isna.net/index.php?id=35&backPID=1&tt_news=893

This will be confirmed on Tuesday, September 11, 2007, Insha’Allah

Isha Prayers will be at 8:30 pm followed by taraweeh Prayers at the Berlin Mosque.
We want to wish you a blessed Ramadan inshallah and may Allah accept your fast and prayers.

 "O, you who believe! Fasting is ordained for you as it was ordained for those before you, that you might remain conscious of Allah ," Quran II:183

August 14, 07

The Weekend Islamic School begins at 10:30 am, on Sunday, September 9, 07

The registration form can be printed, completed, and then brought in to the School at the time of registration.   Click on the "Islamic School" lift button to download the registration form.  

Please be prepared to pay the school tuition if you did not do that yet. We encourage parents to pay for the whole academic year inshallah but there are other plans as well. The following are the different plans:
1.      $250 for the academic year (10 months)
2.      $130 (two payments, September and January)
3.      $70 (four times a year, September, November, February, and April)
4.      $30 a month for ten payments.

 

August 14, 07 Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Assalamu Alykum,
I hope you are enjoying the summer inshallah.

I want to let you know that the beginning of the academic year will be September 9th inshallah at 10:30am. We are planning to have a pot luck picnic as we did last year. Please remember that this is the last Sunday before Ramadan inshallah.
The following are the planned activities for the day:
"       Parents, students and teachers will meet in the all purpose room (down stairs) in the Masid inshallah at 10:30am.
"       The teachers and I will share with you our vision and expectations in terms of attendance, arriving on time, doing the home work and being prepared for classes. This will be followed by discussion, where parents are welcomed and encouraged to share their thoughts and suggestions. This is very important to us. We shall talk about Masjid and Islamic etiquette with the students.
"       Each teacher will call his/ her students names. The teacher will inform the students of the location of their class. Students and their parents will be accompanied with their teachers to purchase their books. Please be prepared with money to purchase the books inshaAllah. Please make sure that your student/s is listening carefully in order to proceed in orderly manner.
"       Important material will be available inshallah that will include school and class schedule, books and curriculum as will as school cancellation policy in case of bad weather. Please make sure to take a copy of each and keep them for your records.
"       Please be prepared to pay the school tuition if you did not do that yet. We encourage parents to pay for the whole academic year inshallah but there are other plans as well. The following are the different plans:
1.      $250 for the academic year (10 months)
2.      $130 (two payments, September and January)
3.      $70 (four times a year, September, November, February, and April)
4.      $30 a month for ten payments.
"       Zuhr prayers
"       Pot luck picnic.

I must emphasis the importance of attending the activities of the first day of the academic year. It is very essential for students, parents and teachers to participate.

I want to let you know that classes are full and there will be no new registration taking at this point.

I look forward to seeing you inshallah.
Jazakum Allahu Khayrun,
Fatma Antar
 
April 18, 07 IYou are invited to please join us to 'Lend a Hand' to build a spiritual place: A Masjid and Islamic Center
WHAT    Fundraising Dinner
GOAL    Raise funds to pay the construction sub-contractors for the new Masjid
DATE    Saturday, May  5th, 2007
5:30 - 8:30 pm
WHERE   The new building of the Berlin Masjid
SPEAKER Imam Dr. Hasan AbuNar
Imam of Bridgeport Mosque
OTHER EVENTS    Dinner
FOR INFO        Ali Antar (860) 582 -1002, Masjid (860) 829-6411
Mukhtar Suliman(860) 966-8041, Khalid Aziz (860) 563-1967
       
Please come and join us for this spiritual event and inform others.  If you are unable to attend and would like to contribute to this great cause, please make your checks (Tax Exempt # 22-3018031) payable to "Islamic Association of Greater Hartford," and mail to the Islamic Association of Greater Hartford, Inc. 1871 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin, CT. 06037-3696.

 
December 19, 06 Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Assalamu Alykum,

I hope you and your families are doing well and in good health inshAllah.

I want to let you know that Eid Al-Adha will be on Saturday, December 30th inshAllah, and Waqfat Arafat will be on Friday, December 29th.

Eid prayer on Saturday, December 30th will be in the Berlin Masjid, either in the NEW building or the current building inshAllah.

Prayer times are as follow:

First Prayer:
7:30am   Takbeer
8:00am (sharp)   Prayer

Second Prayer:
9:00am   Takbeer
9:30am (sharp)   Prayer

As we are reaching the last steps in the second phase to finish the new building for the Masjid, I urge you to consider donating to the house of Allah to the maximum of your ability. Your donation is Sadaqa Jarya (continuous charity) and will have more rewards during the last 10 days of the sacred month of Thu Al-Hijjah. The donation is tax deductible for the year 2006, if paid by the end of this year inshallah. Please donate generously.

We want to wish you and your families a happy and peaceful Eid inshAllah.
Jazakum Allahu Khayrun,
Ali Antar
  Directions to Hotel Plainville:
From the East:
Take I-84 west to exit 33 (Rt.72 West), carefully merge to far right lane to take exit 2 (CT-372). Take a right at end of ramp and right (3rd traffic light) onto Crooked St. Hotel is the second driveway on the left (behind Sunoco gas station).

If you are coming from Rt.9 North or South, take exit 28 onto Rt. 72 West and follow directions above.

From the west:
Take I-84 East to exit 34 (Crooked St.). Take a left at end of ramp. Go over highway and through a set of lights. Hotel is the first driveway on the right.
October 17 Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Assalamu Alykum,
We are in the last few days of the blessed month of Ramadan. Please note the following important information:
"       Khatmat Al- Quran (finishing the recitation of Quran) will be on Wednesday October 18th at 8:15pm inshaAllah at the Berlin Mosque. Please join your brothers and sisters.
"       Zakat Al- Fitr (Fitrana) is $8 per person including children of any age, must be paid before Eid prayers. There are envelops at the masjid for that purpose.
"       We have two reciters of the Quran that have been doing a great job allhamdu Lillah during the blessed month of Ramadan. Please donate a monetary gift for them inshaAllah. There are envelops at the Masjid for that purpose.
"       Please note there is NO Sunday school on October 22nd in preparation for Eid Al-Fitr inshaAllah.
"       Eid Al-Fitr is on Monday October 23rd inshaAllah according to Majlis Al-Shura of North America.
"       Eid Prayers will be held at the Hotel Plainville, 400 New Britain Ave. Plainville, CT. 06062 inshaAllah. There will two prayers performed. The first prayer will start at 8am with Takbir and the Salat will be at 8:30am. The second prayer will start at 9:30am with Takbir and Salat will be at 10am inshaAllah.
"       We hope we can have our next Eid prayer inshaAllah at the Berlin Masjid when the new building is complete. Alhamdu Lillah during the fundraiser on Saturday October 14th, we were able to collect around $100,000 in cash, checks and pledges. It is not too late to send your tax deductible contribution as Sadaqa Jaryah to finish this beautiful house of Allah that our community needs. Please donate generously.
"       Eid celebration with Eid Carnival will be on Saturday November 4th between 11am and 4pm inshaAllah at the Civic Center in Hartford.

May Allah accept your fast and prayers during this blessed month of Ramadan.
Jazakum Allahu Khayrun,
Ali Antar.
 
Sept 23

Taste of Ramadan will be at 4:00 pm,  Saturday, Sept 30  in Newington High School. It is POT LUCK iftar; please plan to bring lots of food inshaAllah to share with our guests.

" Fund raising iftar is scheduled on Saturday, October14th  inshaallh at the Berlin Mosque lawn. We are planning to rent a tent and have iftar inshaallh. It is very important to donate generously specially during the month of Ramadan in order to finish the new Masjid inshAllh.

Directions to Newington High School

F
rom the North
I-91 South to Exit 28. Follow RT 5/15 to the Berlin Tpke.
Take Rt. 175 Exit Westbound.
Continue approx 1 1/2 miles to Willard Avenue, turn right on Willard Ave.
Newington High School will be about 1/4 mile on the left.

From the New Haven area
Take I-91 North. Take exit 17 CT-15 North/(I-691)
towards Berlin Tpke. Follow Berlin Tpke approx. 10 miles into Newington.
Look for Bob's Discount Furniture on the left and take a left onto
Richard St. (Rt 173.) At the first light take a right onto Willard Avenue.
Newington High School will be about 2 1/2 miles on the left.

From the West
I-84 East to exit 35, Rt 72 East. Continue on Rt 72 to
Route 9 North exit toward Newington.
Take Exit 29, Route 175. At the bottom of the exit take a right
and follow Rt 175 approx 1 1/4 miles to Route 173 (Willard Ave.)
Take a left on Willard Ave.
Newington High School will be about 1/4 mile on the left.

From the Northwest
Follow Rt 10 South to Rt 4.
Take a left onto Rt. 4. Follow Rt. 4 to the entrance to I-84 East.
Follow I-84 East to exit 41, South Main St. At the top of the exit
take a right onto South Main St. Follow South Main St. for
approx. 1 1/2 miles to West Hill Road. Take a left on West Hill Road.
At the next light take a right on to Willard Ave.
Newington High School will be about 1 mile on the right.

 

You and your family are invited to 'Lend a Hand' to build a spiritual place: A Masjid and Islamic Center

Date: Saturday, October 14, 2006

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Place: Hotel Plainville
400 New Britain Ave.
Plainville, CT. 06062
At the corner of New Britain Ave. and Crooked St.

For Further information, please call:
 The Aziz,s    (860) 563-1967      Mukhtar Suliman(860) 966-8041
 The Antar's   (860) 582-1002     The Masjid: 860 829 - 6411
Please make every effort to attend and to donate generously during this blessed month of Ramadan.

For contributions: Please make check (Tax Exempt # 22-3018031)  payable to Islamic Association of Greater Hartford (memo: New Mosque Fund) and  mail to  Islamic Association of Greater Hartford, Inc.  1871 Wilbur Cross Highway, Berlin, CT 06037-3696. We are asking Allah (S.W.) to accept our good deeds and to help us and all the Muslims all over the world to become better Muslims.  

Directions to Hotel Plainville:
From the East:
Take I-84 west to exit 33 (Rt.72 West), carefully merge to far right lane to take exit 2 (CT-372). Take a right at end of ramp and right (3rd traffic light) onto Crooked St. Hotel is the second driveway on the left (behind Sunoco gas station).

If you are coming from Rt.9 North or South, take exit 28 onto Rt. 72 West and follow directions above.

From the west:
Take I-84 East to exit 34 (Crooked St.). Take a left at end of ramp. Go over highway and through a set of lights. Hotel is the first driveway on the right.

Sept. 22
Ramadan will start Tomorrow Saturday September 23rd inshaallah. This is according to Majlis Al-shura of North America and the moon sighting of many Muslim Countries.
Starting tonight inshAllah, Isha Prayers will be at 8pm followed by taraweeh Prayers at the Berlin Mosque.
We want to wish you a blessed Ramadan inshallah and may Allah accept your fast and prayers.
Sept. 2

The Weekend Islamic School begins on Sunday, September 10, 06

The registration form can be printed, completed, and then brought in to the School at the time of registration.   Click on the "Islamic School" lift button to download the registration form.  

When My servants ask thee concerning Me, I am indeed close (to them): I respond to the prayer of every suppliant when he calls on Me: Let them also, with a will, listen to My call, and believe in Me: That they may walk in the right way." ~ Qur'an 2:186

 

April 30, 06

You and your family are invited to 'Lend a Hand' to build a spiritual place: A Masjid and Islamic Center

Date: Saturday, May  6th, 2006

Time: 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Place: Hotel Plainville
400 New Britain Ave.
Plainville, CT. 06062
At the corner of New Britain Ave. and Crooked St.

For Further information, please call:
 The Aziz,s    (860) 563-1967      Mukhtar Suliman(860) 966-8041
 The Antar's   (860) 582-1002     The Masjid: 860 829 - 6411
Please make every effort to attend and to donate generously during this blessed month of Ramadan.

For contributions: Please make check (Tax Exempt # 22-3018031)  payable to Islamic Association of Greater Hartford (memo: New Mosque Fund) and  mail to  Islamic Association of Greater Hartford, Inc.  1871 Wilbur Cross Highway, Berlin, CT 06037-3696. We are asking Allah (S.W.) to accept our good deeds and to help us and all the Muslims all over the world to become better Muslims.  

Directions to Hotel Plainville:
From the East:
Take I-84 west to exit 33 (Rt.72 West), carefully merge to far right lane to take exit 2 (CT-372). Take a right at end of ramp and right (3rd traffic light) onto Crooked St. Hotel is the second driveway on the left (behind Sunoco gas station).

If you are coming from Rt.9 North or South, take exit 28 onto Rt. 72 West and follow directions above.

From the west:
Take I-84 East to exit 34 (Crooked St.). Take a left at end of ramp. Go over highway and through a set of lights. Hotel is the first driveway on the right.

Jan 2, 05

Fiqh Council announces that Eid ul Adha will be on Tuesday, January 10, 2006.

Time: Takbir will be at 8:30am.
Salaat (prayers) will be at 9:00am
Place: Hartford Convention Center (New)
100 Columbus Blvd.
Hartford, CT.

For directions to the Convention Center, Please go to www.ctconventions.com

EID UL ADHA ANNOUNCEMENT

Read News ISNA.net

First day of Dhul Hijjah 1426 is Sunday, January 1, 2006 and so the Idul Adha will be In ShaaAllah on Tuesday, January 10, 2006. The Fiqh Council of North America has made this decision based on its criteria to determine the day of Idul Adha in solidarity with the Hujjaj who will have the Day of Arafah this year on January 9, 2006. We pray to Allah subhanahu wa taala to bless us all and to accept the devotion of millions of Muslims who are gathered in Makkah for Hajj. Ameen.

Dec. 4, 2005 The Islamic Sunday School is cancelled for today, December 4, 05,  due to inclimate weather
Nov. 4, 2005

On Saturday, November 5th inshallah, The Muslim Coalition of Connecticut in conjunction with the local masajid invite you to attend Eid Carnival and Bazaar from 10am to 5pm at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, 100 Columbus Blvd., Hartford, CT.  The cost is $10 per person (2 years and younger free).

For directions to the Convention Center, Please click on the Announcements Button or go to www.ctconventions.com

 

Nov. 2nd, 2005

ISNA is pleased to announce that Eid ul Fitr will be on Thursday, November 3rd, 2005.

We wish everyone the most Happy Greetings of Eid Ul Fitr, insha'Allah.

May God bless all who have fasted during this month and may He accept all our Ibada (worship). We beseech God for His guidance in all our thoughts and actions. May He help all of us share in the joy of our friends and family and most of all may He help us remember and feel the suffering of those who are disadvantaged so that we may work to establish peace and justice for all.

 

Nov.  1st, 2005 On Wednesday, November 2nd, 2005 (Ramadan 29th), we will be waiting for the decision of the Shura Council of North America. Eid Al- Fitr will be either on Thursday November 3rd or Friday, November 4th. Please call the Masjid (860) 829-6411 after 9pm or you can look into the Masjid web site at www.berlinmosque.org to confirm the date of Eid Al-Fitr.
" Eid prayers (for either day):
Time: Takbir will be at 8:30am.
Salaat (prayers) will be at 9:00am
Place: Hartford Convention Center (New)
100 Columbus Blvd.
Hartford, CT.

" Zakaatu Al-Fitr is a minimum of $8 per person in the household including young children to be paid before Salaat El- Eid inshaallah.
" A donation of $5 per family or individual to cover the cost of renting the place.

" Muhammad Islamic Center of Connecticut will be joining us either day. Madina Masjid will join us if Eid is on Thursday.
" In celebration of Eid Al-Fitr, Eid carnival is being organized by the Muslim Coalition of Connecticut (MCC) on Saturday, November 5th between 10am and 5pm. in the Convention Center. Lots of fun activities and games will be available inshaAllah. The cost is $10 per person (2 years and younger free).

 For directions to the Convention Center, Please go to www.ctconventions.com or see below.
" There will be no Sunday School on Sunday, November 6th in celebration of Eid inshaallah.
May God accept your fast and prayers,

The Connecticut Convention Center is located at 100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT 06103. 

DIRECTIONS to the Center are as follows:

Directions from 91 North

* Take the Capitol Area Exit (Exit 29A) on left
* Merge onto Whitehead Highway
* Take Columbus Blvd Exit
* Take right onto Columbus Blvd. 
* CTCC Parking Garage will be on your right.

Directions from 91 South

* Take the Capitol Area Exit (Exit 29A) on right
* Merge onto Whitehead Highway
* Take Columbus Blvd Exit.
* Take right onto Columbus Blvd. 
* CTCC Parking Garage will be on your right.

Directions from 84 East

* Follow I-84 East to I-91 South.
* Take the Capitol Area Exit (Exit 29A) on right 
* Merge onto White Head Highway
* Take Columbus Blvd. Exit 
* Take right onto Columbus Blvd.
* CTCC Parking Garage will be on your right.

Directions from 84 West

* Follow I-84 West and take the Downtown Hartford Exit (Left Lane Exit)
* This will take you onto the Founders Bridge
* At the end of the bridge turn left onto Columbus Blvd .
* CTCC Garage will be on your left. 

Directions from Route 2

* CT-11 N becomes Route 2 West
* Route 2 West becomes the Founders Bridge. 
* At the end of the bridge turn left onto Columbus Blvd.
* CTCC Parking Garage will be on your left

October 29, 2005

Appeal to Help and Pray for Victims of South Asian Earthquake

"O ye who believe! Seek help with patient perseverance and prayer; for God is with those who patiently persevere." (Quran 2:153)

For Information and Relief Effort, please contact ICNA Relief www.reliefonline.org

October 4,  2005 The Islamic Shura Council of North America and the Fiqh Council of North America declare Wednesday, October 5th, the first day of Ramadan, insha'Allah.

"O, you who believe! Fasting is ordained for you as it was ordained for those before you, that you might remain conscious of Allah ," Quran II:183

October 3rd, 2005

Updated: 11:08 p.m. EDT, October 3, 2005 

Members of the Fiqh Council, National Islamic Shura Council and Muslim astronomical consultants, in a conference call on Monday evening, agreed that there were no confirmed reports of moon sightings in North America on Monday, October 3. Therefore, Sha'ban will complete 30 days and Ramadan will begin on Wednesday, October 5, insha'Allah.

October 3rd, 2005 The holy month of Ramadan will begin Inshallah on Wednesday, October 5th.   
October 3rd, 2005 The Fiqh Council conference call is currently in progress and an announcement will be made within the next 30 minutes regarding Ramadan insh'Allah.  
October 2nd, 2005 The exact date for Ramadan will be confirmed here on the evening of Monday, October 3, 2005, after 9:00 pm.  A recorded message will be left at (860) 829- 6411. 

Ishaa Iqamah 8:00PM
Taraweeh: 8:15 PM

Sept. 5th, 2005 " Ramadan this year will start inshaAllah either on October 4th or 5th. That can be determined on October 3rd.

" Taste of Ramadan will be on Saturday, October 15th in Newington High School. It is POT LUCK iftar; please plan to bring lots of food inshaAllah to share with our guests. We should be there at around 3:30p

" Fund raising iftar is scheduled on Saturday, October 22nd inshaallh at the Berlin Mosque lawn. We are planning to rent a tent and have iftar inshaallh. It is very important to donate generously specially during the month of Ramadan in order to finish the new Masjid inshAllh.

Sept. 5, 2005

Muslim Coalition of Connecticut Invites you to:

Islam in Action : Social Activism

Guests                                                       Venue

  Dr. Ingrid Mattson, scholar         Ramada Inn, Windsor Locks, CT

Hussain Haqqani, journalist          Saturday Sept 24, 2005

Imam Abdul Malik, imam               9am-5pm

Preacher Moss, comedian            $15 adults, $10 students and youth

 

Breakfast                      Complimentary coffee and donuts at registration

Lunch               Lunch-box and soda for $10. Kebab King food!!

Babysitting        Strictly NO babysitting facilities! Children 12 and under will not be admitted into conference hall

 

Directions

Follow 91 to Hartford (Bradley) Airport.  From Hwy-20, the connector, take the 2nd exit (Rte-75).  You will see Ramada Inn from the Hwy.

 

Registration

 

Name: ___________________________                              Tel: ______________

Address: ___________________________________________                             

E-mail: ___________________ 

Please include check payable to MCC for registration and food. Mail to: Muslim Coalition of Connecticut, P.O. Box 290734, Wethersfield, CT 06129-0774. Call toll free 1 866 MCC 6440 or visit us at http://mcct.us

 

January 16, 2005

Eid Al-Adha date to change, InshaAllah,  to be on Thursday, January 20th, 2005.

Prayers will take place at Knights of Columbus, 1642 North Colony Road off Berlin Turnpike, Meriden, Connecticut, 06450

Eid Prayer inshaallah will be as follows:
Time: Takbir starts at 8:00am
Salaat (prayers) starts at 8:30am sharp

There will be no classes for the Islamic school at the Berlin Masjid on 1/23/05 because of the Eid celebration Inshaallah.

Directions to Knights of Columbus,

From Greater Hartford:

Route 15 south (passing Berlin Mosque/Batting Cages).

From Berlin Mosque, about 2 miles.  The 5th traffic light from the Mosque, immediately after sign Meriden Exits Next 3 Exits and after Sunoco Gas Station, just before Meriden City Line.  Take a right on North Colony Road.  The building is about ¼ mile on the right.

From Meriden: 

Follow 15 North, Berlin Tpke, At the 2nd light turn left onto North Colony Road (after the Indian Mart).  The traffic light is immediately after the sign of the Berlin Town Line,  Follow above instructions.

 

January 15, 2005

Saudi Announcement To Change Eid ul Adha Date

Today, January 14, the Hajj Authority of the Saudi Government have announced a change in their earlier statement, saying that according to Ummul Qura calendar, the standing at Arafat will be on January 19 and Eid ul Adha on January 20. 

Moon sighting on January 10 was astronomically ruled out in Saudi Arabia. The new moon was born at 12:03 Universal Time on January 10 and was only 3 hours old in Saudi Arabia. It set 3 minutes before the sunset. Therefore, sightability on January 10 was totally incredible.

ISNA stands by its earlier decision that Eid ul Adha in North America will, insha'Allah, be on Friday, January 21, as announced earlier.
January 14, 2005 Eid Al-Adha:
Prayers will take place at Knights of Columbus, 1642 North Colony Road off Berlin Turnpike, Meriden, Connecticut, 06450

Eid Prayer inshaallah will be as follows:
Time: Takbir starts at 8:00am
Salaat (prayers) starts at 8:30am sharp

There will be no classes for the Islamic school at the Berlin Masjid on 1/23/05 because of the Eid celebration Inshaallah.
January 14, 2005 Eid ul Adha 1425 (January 2005)

ISNA is pleased to announce that Eid ul Adha will be on Friday, January 21, 2005. The Hajj Authority in Mecca as well as the Moon Sighting Committee in North America have both announced that Wednesday 12 January 2005 is the beginning of Zul Hijjah, and Friday 21 January 2005 will be Eid ul Adha (Eid of Sacrifice) with Muslims around the world celebrating the day of Eid in solidarity. 

We pray Allah will accept and bless the Hajjis (pilgrims) as they fulfill this most beautiful religious obligation, joining together with millions of other Muslims to worship Allah, The One Almighty, Creator and Sustainer of us all. We pray for those who have perished in the recent tsunami, and for the many people who are suffering around the world. We encourage everyone to donate generously to the tsunami relief efforts to help the survivors rebuild their lives and their communities. We encourage every Muslim to pray for and to make great efforts to bring peace and justice as well as relief from suffering for all of humanity. Eid mubarak.
Nov. 10, 04

Eid Prayer will be held at Newington High School

When:

Where: Newington High School Cafeteria
                   605 Willard Ave.
                   Newington, CT 06111

Time: Takbir 8:30 am   -    Eid Prayer 9:00 am

Zakatul-Fiter:  $8:00 per person (including newborns)

Directions to Newington High School

F
rom the North
I-91 South to Exit 28. Follow RT 5/15 to the Berlin Tpke.
Take Rt. 175 Exit Westbound.
Continue approx 1 1/2 miles to Willard Avenue, turn right on Willard Ave.
Newington High School will be about 1/4 mile on the left.

From the New Haven area
Take I-91 North. Take exit 17 CT-15 North/(I-691)
towards Berlin Tpke. Follow Berlin Tpke approx. 10 miles into Newington.
Look for Bob's Discount Furniture on the left and take a left onto
Richard St. (Rt 173.) At the first light take a right onto Willard Avenue.
Newington High School will be about 2 1/2 miles on the left.

From the West
I-84 East to exit 35, Rt 72 East. Continue on Rt 72 to
Route 9 North exit toward Newington.
Take Exit 29, Route 175. At the bottom of the exit take a right
and follow Rt 175 approx 1 1/4 miles to Route 173 (Willard Ave.)
Take a left on Willard Ave.
Newington High School will be about 1/4 mile on the left.

From the Northwest
Follow Rt 10 South to Rt 4.
Take a left onto Rt. 4. Follow Rt. 4 to the entrance to I-84 East.
Follow I-84 East to exit 41, South Main St. At the top of the exit
take a right onto South Main St. Follow South Main St. for
approx. 1 1/2 miles to West Hill Road. Take a left on West Hill Road.
At the next light take a right on to Willard Ave.
Newington High School will be about 1 mile on the right.

 

Nov. 9, 04 Eidul Fitr 1425 Announcement 
by ISNA

In a conference call today, Nov 5, 2004, the presidents of ISNA, ICNA, Chairman of Fiqh Council of North America reviewed the astronomical data available about the sighting of the moon on Nov12, and reached at the following conclusion:-

The moon's conjunction will occur on Friday, November 12, 2004, at 14:28 Universal Time, i.e., 9:28 a.m. Eastern Standard Time and 6:28 a.m. Pacific Standard Time. This moon will be 10 hours old at sunset on the West Coast of the U.S. on November 12 and will set almost with sunset. On November 13 it will be easily seen in North America. 

All astronomical data indicates that it will be impossible for the crescent to be sighted anywhere in the world on the evening of Friday, November 12. Therefore, Eid-al-Fitr in North America will be on Sunday, November 14, 2004, insha'Allah. 

May Allah accept our fasting, qiyam, and bring back these blessed days with peace and spiritual fulfilment. Ameen.
October 31, 04 You and your family are invited to fund raising Iftar for the new Masjid Inshaallah.

Date: Sunday, November 7th, 2004
Time: 3:30 - 7:00 pm
Place: Knights of Columbus in Meriden, just off the Berlin Turn Pike.
          1642 North Colony Road off Berlin Turnpike, Meriden, CT

For Further information, please call:
 The Aziz,s    (860) 563-1967      The Asheh's: 203 235 - 9970
 The Antar's   (860) 582-1002     The Masjid: 860 829 - 6411
Please make every effort to attend and to donate generously during this blessed month of Ramadan.

For contributions: please make check out to Islamic Association of Greater Hartford (memo: New Mosque Fund).  C/o Islamic Association of Greater Hartford, 1781 Wilbur Cross Highway, Berlin, CT 06492.
we are asking Allah (S.W.) to accept our good deeds and to help us and all the Muslims all over the world to become better Muslims.  

Directions

From Greater Hartford:

Route 15 south (passing Berlin Mosque/Batting Cages).

From Berlin Mosque, about 2 miles.  The 5th traffic light from the Mosque, immediately after sign Meriden Exits Next 3 Exits and after Sunoco Gas Station, just before Meriden City Line.  Take a right on North Colony Road.  The building is about ¼ mile on the right.

From Meriden: 

Follow 15 North, Berlin Tpke, At the 2nd light turn left onto North Colony Road (after the Indian Mart).  The traffic light is immediately after the sign of the Berlin Town Line,  Follow above instructions.

October 14, 04

The holy month of Ramadan will begin Inshallah on Friday, October 15th.   Have a blessed Ramadan!


Taraweeh: Starting on Friday, October 15th
Timings: Ishaa Adhaan 7:15 PM
Ishaa Iqamah 7:20PM
Taraweeh 7:30 PM

May Allah strengthen us with the wealth of Imaan to fast the month of Ramadan with dignity and bless us in our health, family and property. Ramadan Mubaarak!

 

October 10, 04 The exact date for Ramadan will be confirmed on the evening of Thursday, October 14, 2004, after 9:30 pm.
Announcements (updated 10/11/2004) Ramadan & Shawwal 1425 AH (2004 CE) Announcements 
by ISNA

"Oh ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you,
that ye may (learn) self-restraint," Quran II:183

The Islamic Society of North America, in consultation with the Fiqh Council of North America, will follow the position taken by the Islamic Shura Council of North America, which is: A CONFIRMED CRESCENT SIGHTING REPORT IN NORTH AMERICA WILL BE ACCEPTED AS LONG AS SUCH A REPORT DOES NOT CONTRADICT INDISPUTABLE ASTRONOMICAL INFORMATION.

RAMADAN: The available data indicates that the moon's conjunction will occur on Thursday, October 14, 2004, at 2:49 Universal Time i.e., Wednesday, October 13, 2004 at 10:49 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (7:49 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time). On October 14, the moon's age will be 22.4 hours at sunset on the West Coast of the US and still unlikely to be seen because it will be in the southern hemisphere, and will be very low on the horizon in the northern hemisphere. This moon will be thin and less bright than the background sunlight on the horizon. Therefore, it will be VERY DIFFICULT to see the Hilal on the evening of Thursday, October 14, 2004, if at all. If the Hilal is not visible, 30 days of Sha’ban will be completed and Ramadan will start on the evening of October 15, making the first day of Ramadan in North America on Saturday, October 16, 2004, insha'Allah.

SHAWWAL: The moon's conjunction will occur on Friday, November 12, 2004, at 14:28 Universal Time, i.e. 9:28 a.m. Eastern Standard Time and 6:28 a.m. Pacific Standard Time. This moon will be 10 hours old at sunset on the West Coast of the US on November 12 and will set almost with sunset. On November 13 it will be easily seen in North America. Therefore, Eid-al-Fitr in North America is expected to be on Sunday, November 14, 2004, insha'Allah.

ISNA is prepared to receive moon sighting reports on the evening of Thursday, October 14, 2004, for Ramadan, and on the evening of Saturday, November 13 for Shawwal. The reports will be evaluated for authenticity. Please do not leave messages requesting moon sighting and Ramadan information as ISNA is unable to return your call on that evening.

PROCEDURES FOR TAKING MOON SIGHTING REPORTS: ISNA will take the information and have its consultants call you for further details to verify the sighting. Please stay by your phone and keep the line open. A conference call will be held with members of Islamic Shura Council of North America. It will include the leaders of the National Shura member organizations, members of the Fiqh Council, Muslim astronomer consultants, and sighting coordinators at the ISNA headquarters. They will review the reports and reach a conclusion regarding the beginning of the Islamic lunar month.

The decision will be immediately posted on the Internet: http://www.isna.net, http://www.Hilal-Sighting.Com and http://moonsighting.com

FOR GENERAL INFORMATION, please call 317-839-8157. 
TO REPORT A MOON SIGHTING, please dial 317-839-1803.

You may access the moon sighting information on the INTERNET at http://www.Hilal-Sighting.Com and at http://moonsighting.com.
October 10, 04 Ramadan & Shawwal 1425 AH (2004 CE) Announcements by ISNA

"Oh ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that ye may (learn) self-restraint," Quran II:183

The Islamic Society of North America, in consultation with the Fiqh Council of North America, will follow the position taken by the Islamic Shura Council of North America, which is: A CONFIRMED CRESCENT SIGHTING REPORT IN NORTH AMERICA WILL BE ACCEPTED AS LONG AS SUCH A REPORT DOES NOT CONTRADICT INDISPUTABLE ASTRONOMICAL INFORMATION.

RAMADAN: The available data indicates that the moon's conjunction will occur on Thursday, October 14, 2004, at 2:49 Universal Time i.e., Wednesday, October 13, 2004 at 10:49 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (7:49 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time). On October 14, the moon's age will be 22.4 hours at sunset on the West Coast of the US and still unlikely to be seen because it will be in the southern hemisphere, and will be very low on the horizon in the northern hemisphere. This moon will be thin and less bright than the background sunlight on the horizon. Therefore, it will not be visible. Accordingly, 30 days of Sha’ban have to be completed and Ramadan will start on the evening of October 15, making the first day of Ramadan in North America on Saturday, October 16, 2004, insha'Allah.

SHAWWAL: The moon's conjunction will occur on Friday, November 12, 2004, at 14:28 Universal Time, i.e. 9:28 a.m. Eastern Standard Time and 6:28 a.m. Pacific Standard Time. This moon will be 10 hours old at sunset on the West Coast of the US on November 12 and will set almost with sunset. On November 13 it will be easily seen in North America. Therefore, Eid-al-Fitr in North America is expected to be on Sunday, November 14, 2004, insha'Allah.

ISNA is prepared to receive moon sighting reports on the evening of Thursday, October 14, 2004, for Ramadan, and on the evening of Saturday, November 13 for Shawwal. The reports will be evaluated for authenticity. Please do not leave messages requesting moon sighting and Ramadan information as ISNA is unable to return your call on that evening.

PROCEDURES FOR TAKING MOON SIGHTING REPORTS: ISNA will take the information and have its consultants call you for further details to verify the sighting. Please stay by your phone and keep the line open. A conference call will be held with members of Islamic Shura Council of North America. It will include the leaders of the National Shura member organizations, members of the Fiqh Council, Muslim astronomer consultants, and sighting coordinators at the ISNA headquarters. They will review the reports and reach a conclusion regarding the beginning of the Islamic lunar month. 

The decision will be immediately posted on the Internet: http://www.isna.net, http://www.Hilal-Sighting.Com and http://moonsighting.com

FOR GENERAL INFORMATION, please call 317-839-8157. 
TO REPORT A MOON SIGHTING, please dial 317-839-1803.

You may access the moon sighting information on the INTERNET at http://www.Hilal-Sighting.Com and at http://moonsighting.com.
September 19,04 LOCAL MUSLIM COMMUNITY OF GREATER HARTFORD IS HOLDING "TASTE OF RAMADAN".

The month-long fasting of Ramadan will start soon.  The exact date of  Ramadan will be confirmed on Thursday night (October 14, 04).  The fast of  Ramadan offers people of all faiths an opportunity to learn more about Islam and about the Islamic community here in America.   Ramadan is a month on the Islamic lunar calendar during which Muslims abstain from food, drink, and other sensual pleasures from dawn to sunset. 

On Saturday, October 16th, the Muslim community of Greater Hartford invites people of all faiths to break fast with us in Ramadan.

"TASTE OF RAMADAN" is a free event and open to the public. The event will include foods from different parts of the world, displays of books and other items, as well as prayers.

WHEN:   Saturday, October 16th, 2004
                  4:40 to 7:00pm.

WHERE: Newington High School Cafeteria
                   605 Willard Ave.
                   Newington, CT 06111

Hostess and volunteers should come earlier at 3:30 pm

Directions to Newington High School

F
rom the North
I-91 South to Exit 28. Follow RT 5/15 to the Berlin Tpke.
Take Rt. 175 Exit Westbound.
Continue approx 1 1/2 miles to Willard Avenue, turn right on Willard Ave.
Newington High School will be about 1/4 mile on the left.

From the New Haven area
Take I-91 North. Take exit 17 CT-15 North/(I-691)
towards Berlin Tpke. Follow Berlin Tpke approx. 10 miles into Newington.
Look for Bob's Discount Furniture on the left and take a left onto
Richard St. (Rt 173.) At the first light take a right onto Willard Avenue.
Newington High School will be about 2 1/2 miles on the left.

From the West
I-84 East to exit 35, Rt 72 East. Continue on Rt 72 to
Route 9 North exit toward Newington.
Take Exit 29, Route 175. At the bottom of the exit take a right
and follow Rt 175 approx 1 1/4 miles to Route 173 (Willard Ave.)
Take a left on Willard Ave.
Newington High School will be about 1/4 mile on the left.

From the Northwest
Follow Rt 10 South to Rt 4.
Take a left onto Rt. 4. Follow Rt. 4 to the entrance to I-84 East.
Follow I-84 East to exit 41, South Main St. At the top of the exit
take a right onto South Main St. Follow South Main St. for
approx. 1 1/2 miles to West Hill Road. Take a left on West Hill Road.
At the next light take a right on to Willard Ave.
Newington High School will be about 1 mile on the right.

 

September 19,04 On Saturday, October 30th, the Masjid is organizing a fund raising Iftar at the

Date: Sunday, Nov. 7th
Time: 3:30pm
Place: Knights of Columbus in Meriden, just off the Berlin Turn Pike.


For Further information, please call:
       The Aziz,s    (860) 563-1967
 Or The Antar's   (860) 582-1002

Please join us in this good and worthy cause. 

For contributions: please make check out to Islamic Association of Greater Hartford (memo: New Mosque Fund).  C/o Islamic Association of Greater Hartford, 1781 Wilbur Cross Highway, Berlin, CT 06492.
we are asking Allah (S.W.) to accept our good deeds and to help us and all the Muslims all over the world to become better Muslims.  

 

August 8, 04

The Weekend Islamic School Registration starts on Sunday, September 12, 04

The registration form can be printed, completed, and then brought in to the School at the time of registration.   Click on the "Islamic School" lift button to download the registration form The School academic year starts on September 26th.  There will be a teach er and parent meeting at 10:30 am, Sunday 26th. All parents and teachers:  please make every effort to attend this important meeting. 

January 25th, 2004 Eid ul Adha confirmed to be on February 1, 2004.                             Eid Prayer Timings: 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM on Feb 1, in the Berlin Masjid.  

Overflow Parking: Subway and BNG Parking, located cross from the Masjid will be available. No Parking in the street. 

The hajj authority of Mecca decided to have wuquf (standing) at Arafat for the pilgrims on January 31st; therefore the Eid Al-Adha will be on Sunday February 1st, for pilgrims as well as for Muslims in North America. This is in accordance with the earlier decision of the Fiqh Council adopted by the National Shura Council to celebrate Eid in solidarity with pilgrims in Mecca. Eid Mubarak

January 17th, 2004 Due to inclement weather, the Weekend Islamic School will be closed on Sunday, January 18th, 2004
December 24th, 2003 There will be NO classes on Sunday December 28th at the Weekend Islamic School.   Classes will resume on Sunday January 4th, 2004 InshaAllah.
December 14th, 2003 There is an early dismissal of students in the Islamic school today, Dec. 14, 03, due to the weather conditions!  Students will be dismissed at noon.  Zuhr prayer will be conducted at 12 noon, finishing by 12:15pm. InshaAllah. There will be NO  pizza today. Please plan accordingly and drive safely.
December 6th, 2003 Due to the snow storm the Weekend Islamic School will be closed on Sunday, December 7th, 2003
November 24, 03

11:00 pm

Eid Prayer will be held at the Connecticut Expo Center

When: Tuesday, November 25th 

Where: Connecticut Expo Center, 265 Rev Moody Overpass, Hartford, CT

Time: Takbir 8:30 am   -    Eid Prayer 9:00 am

Zakatul-Fiter:  $8:00 per person (including newborns)

Directions  to the Connecticut Expo Center :

 

 

 

 

 

From Points East and West of Hartford:
I-84 to I-91 North. Exit 33 (Jennings Road). At the end of the ramp, take a left. At the second light, take a left onto Weston Street. At the first light, take a right onto New Road. The entrance to the Connecticut Expo Center will be on your left.

From Points South of Hartford:
I-91 North to Exit 33 (Jennings Road). At the end of the ramp, take a left. At the second light, take a left onto Weston Street. At the first light, take a right onto New Road. The entrance to the Connecticut Expo Center will be on your left.

From Point North of Hartford:
I-91 South to Exit 33 (Jennings Road). At the end of the ramp, take a right. At the first light, take a left onto Weston Street. At the first light, take a right onto New Road. The entrance to the Connecticut Expo Center will be on your left.

November 15, 03 On Saturday, November 22nd, the Masjid is organizing a fund raising Iftar at the Berlin Masjid. This event will take place during the last 10 days of this blessed month of Ramadan. Muslims all over the world during this time in particular look for good charities to help the poor and to support good causes. What a better cause than building a house of God!

Date: Saturday, November 22nd, 2003
Time: 4:00 pm
Place: Berlin Masjid
            1781 Wilbur Cross Highway, Berlin, Connecticut
For Further information, please call:
       The Aziz,s    (860) 563-1967
 Or The Antar's   (860) 582-1002

Please join us in this good and worthy cause. 

For contributions: please make check out to Islamic Association of Greater Hartford (memo: New Mosque Fund).  C/o Islamic Association of Greater Hartford, 1781 Wilbur Cross Highway, Berlin, CT 06492.
we are asking Allah (S.W.) to accept our good deeds and to help us and all the Muslims all over the world to become better Muslims.  

October 25,03

11:00 PM

Ramadan Announcement 2003:  

The holy month of Ramadan will begin Inshallah on Monday, October 27th.   Have a blessed Ramadan!


Taraweeh: Starting on Sunday, October 26th
Timings: Ishaa Adhaan 7:15 PM
Ishaa Iqamah 7:20 PM
Taraweeh 7:30 PM

May Allah strengthen us with the wealth of Imaan to fast the month of Ramadan with dignity and bless us in our health, family and property. Ramadan Mubaarak!

October 25, 2003

9:00 PM

The Majlis Ash-Shura of the Islamic Council of New England, in consultation with the Fiqh Council of North America regarding the start of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, will follow the position taken by the Islamic Shura Council of North America, which is ...

A CONFIRMED CRESCENT SIGHTING REPORT IN NORTH AMERICA WILL BE ACCEPTED AS LONG AS SUCH A REPORT DOES NOT CONTRADICT INDISPUTABLE ASTRONOMICAL INFORMATION.

This decision will be in effect for this year 2003. Below please see the announcement made by ISNA for this year:

RAMADAN: The available data indicates that the moon's conjunction will occur on Saturday, October 25, 2003, at 12:50 UT i.e., 8:50 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time and 5:50 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time. On October 25, the moon's age will be less than 13 hours at sunset on the West Coast of the US. It will be impossible to see in North America because it will be very low on the horizon and not far enough from the sun (only about 7 degrees). On October 26, the moon will be able to be seen in most of the world. Therefore, the first day of Ramadan for North America will be Monday, October 27, 2003, insha'Allah.

Please continue to check this website at http://www.berlinmosque.org for confirmation or by calling  the Berlin mosque at  (860) 829- 4611 on Saturday night to confirm the start of Ramadan. At that time an official announcement will be announced in consultation with the Imams in the area if needed.

 

October 20, 03 LOCAL MUSLIM COMMUNITY OF GREATER HARTFORD IS HOLDING "TASTE OF RAMADAN".

The month-long fasting of Ramadan will start soon.  The exact date of fasting will be confirmed on Saturday night (October 25, 03).  The fast of  Ramadan offers people of all faiths an opportunity to learn more about Islam and about the Islamic community here in America.   Ramadan is a month on the Islamic lunar calendar during which Muslims abstain from food, drink, and other sensual pleasures from dawn to sunset. 

On Saturday, November 8th, the Muslim community of Greater Hartford invites people of all faiths to break fast with us in Ramadan.

"TASTE OF RAMADAN" is a free event and open to the public. The event will include foods from different parts of the world, displays of books and other items, as well as prayers.

WHEN:   Saturday, November 8th, 2003
                  3:30 to 7:00pm.

WHERE: Newington High School Cafeteria
                   605 Willard Ave.
                   Newington, CT 06111

Directions to Newington High School

F
rom the North
I-91 South to Exit 28. Follow RT 5/15 to the Berlin Tpke.
Take Rt. 175 Exit Westbound.
Continue approx 1 1/2 miles to Willard Avenue, turn right on Willard Ave.
Newington High School will be about 1/4 mile on the left.

From the New Haven area
Take I-91 North. Take exit 17 CT-15 North/(I-691)
towards Berlin Tpke. Follow Berlin Tpke approx. 10 miles into Newington.
Look for Bob's Discount Furniture on the left and take a left onto
Richard St. (Rt 173.) At the first light take a right onto Willard Avenue.
Newington High School will be about 2 1/2 miles on the left.

From the West
I-84 East to exit 35, Rt 72 East. Continue on Rt 72 to
Route 9 North exit toward Newington.
Take Exit 29, Route 175. At the bottom of the exit take a right
and follow Rt 175 approx 1 1/4 miles to Route 173 (Willard Ave.)
Take a left on Willard Ave.
Newington High School will be about 1/4 mile on the left.

From the Northwest
Follow Rt 10 South to Rt 4.
Take a left onto Rt. 4. Follow Rt. 4 to the entrance to I-84 East.
Follow I-84 East to exit 41, South Main St. At the top of the exit
take a right onto South Main St. Follow South Main St. for
approx. 1 1/2 miles to West Hill Road. Take a left on West Hill Road.
At the next light take a right on to Willard Ave.
Newington High School will be about 1 mile on the right.

Sept. 28th, 03 On Sunday September 28th InshaAllah, Halaqa (Islamic discussion) will start every Sunday at 11:30am at the Berlin Masjid. Please participate.
Sept. 14th

Orientation for the weekend Islamic school will be held on Sept 21, from 10:30 to 1:00 pm Classes begin on Sept 26, at 10:30 a.m.

Sept. 14th

The Islamic Council of New England Invites you to The 18th Annual Islamic Conference of New England  "American Muslims in the 21st Century Challenges and Opportunities".  

Hosted by: MSA - University of Massachusetts Lowell

Date/Time: Saturday, October 4, 2003 / 9:00 AM-7:30 PM

Place: Coburn Hall, UMass Lowell, South Campus

REGISTER ONLINE NOW!  

ISLAM:  A Religion of Justice, Freedom and Peace

Sept. 1st An Interfaith Remembrance

 The Islamic Association of Greater Hartford has organized an interfaith gathering to reflect upon the tragic events of September 11, 2001 and its aftermath.. Guests will speak on the theme, "A Light out of the Darkness."  The program is free and open to the public at large.

This is an invitation for members of our communities to participate in this event at the Berlin Masjid. PLASE JOIN US.

Date: Sunday September 14th, 2003
Time: 2:30 to 4:00pm.
Where: Berlin Masjid
May God Guide us all to the right path

Sept. 1st, 2003 Israa' & Me'raj - Eve. - 26th Rajab, Tue 9/23/03
To get the Important Islamic Dates in North America click on this link:
http://moonsighting.com/holidays.html
August 25, 2003 Teacher meeting will be held on  September 7, at 10:30 a.m. in the school building, insha'Allah
August 25, 2003 FIRST DAY OF  SCHOOL begins on September 21, 2003
August 23, 2003 Registration for 2003-2004 school year will take place on  Sunday, September 7, and September 14, 2003, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the school building, insha'Allah
August 4, 2003 The Islamic Association of  Greater Hartford is building a new Mosque. For contributions: please make check out to Islamic Association of Greater Hartford (memo: New Mosque Fund).  C/o Islamic Association of Greater Hartford, 1781 Wilbur Cross Highway, Berlin, CT 06492.
we are asking Allah (S.W.) to accept our good deeds and to help us and all the Muslims all over the world to become better Muslims. 
 

Announcements (updated 10/12/2004)

The exact date for Ramadan will be confirmed on the evening of Thursday, October 14, 2004, after 9:30 pm.  The decision will be immediately posted here on the Internet at http://www.berlinmosque.org and at http://www.isna.net 

 
  "When My servants ask thee concerning Me, I am indeed close (to them): I respond to the prayer of every suppliant when he calls on Me: Let them also, with a will, listen to My call, and believe in Me: That they may walk in the right way." ~ Qur'an 2:186