1st of Shawwal and Hari Raya Aidil Fitri Celebration
Salaam members and friends,
1st of Shawwal and Hari Raya Aidil Fitri: Friday, April 21
The 1st of Shawwal and the end of Ramadan are less than 10 days away. Preparations are already underway to celebrate this most auspicious and joyous day.
MIFNA will be hosting Solat ‘Aidil Fitri followed by brunch on Friday, April 21 at 9 am, and solat Jumaah at 1:15 pm at Skyview Event Center, 5257 Wineville Ave, Jurupa Valley, CA 91752.
All MIFNA members and Friends of MIFNA are invited. MIFNA is providing all the food and refreshments for the brunch. Guests are welcome to bring dessert, kuih Raya (Raya cookies), or fruits to share.
We are soliciting donations to help defray the costs for MIFNA’s Ramadan and Shawwal events. May we suggest the following donation amounts:
Platinum: ≥$1000
Gold: $500-$999
Silver: $200-$499
Bronze: $100-$199
Donations in other amounts or in ‘kind’ are also welcome. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
- Donate in person to the event chairperson, Hasnah Hamdan, Treasurer Anizah Hairudin, or any MIFNA Board member.
Contact Hasnah at 949-230-1432 if you have questions or suggestions for Raya donation.
Program
8:30 am Guests arrival & Registration
8:45 am Takbeer begins
9:15 am Solat Aidil Fitri & khutbah
10:15 am Brunch
10:30 am Photo session begins
11:00 am Welcome remarks; announcements
‘Duit Raya’ give-away
Social hour & performances
1:00 pm Set up prayer area
1:15 pm Solat Jumaah
2:00 pm Event ends
Main:
Cubed rice, white rice, beef rendang, ayam percik (chicken in spicy coconut gravy), lodeh (vegetables, tofu, tempeh in coconut gravy), and peanut sauce.
Vegetarian:
Cubed rice, white rice, jackfruit rendang, vegetarian lodeh (vegetables, tofu, tempeh in coconut gravy), vegetarian peanut sauce, and vegetarian fried noodles.
Pizza & Noodles:
Cheese pizza
Veggie pizza
Mee goreng daging (fried noodles with beef & chicken) & Mee goreng udang (fried noodles with shrimp)
Desserts:
Kuih Raya (Raya cookies) and fruits.
Cold Drinks:
Fruit punch, Yeo’s assorted drinks, Soda, Water
Hot Drinks:
Coffee, Tea, 3 in 1 Coffee, 3 in1 Tea
Please be aware of and observe the following rules/regulations for the event:
- Registration/sign-in is required at the hall.
- Facial masks are optional.
- Please bring your own prayer mat for solat.
- Smoking or vaping is not allowed on the premises, in the parking lot, and at the neighboring Vernola Family Park (Riverside County ordinance).
- Children must be supervised at all times.
Recommended attire: Traditional or business casual
April 11, 2023