1st of Shawwal and Hari Raya Aidil Fitri Celebration 2024

Salaam members and friends, 

The first of Shawwal and the end of fasting are just a week away. Preparations are already underway to celebrate this auspicious and joyous day.
 
MIFNA will be hosting Solat ‘Aidil Fitri followed by brunch on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at:
 
Grand View Ballroom
Diamond Bar Center (DBC)
1600 Grand Avenue
Diamond Bar, CA 91765 
 
All MIFNA members and Friends of MIFNA are invited.  MIFNA is providing all the food for the brunch.  Guests are welcome to bring kuih Raya (Raya cookies) or a fruit platter 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.

1.   You can donate online at mifna.com
2.   To donate directly via Zelle, use mifnatreasurer@mifna.com 
3. Call, text, or WhatsApp event coordinator Hasnah Hamdan at 949-230-1432 with your donation suggestion or questions.

8:00 am    Guest Arrival & Registration

8:30 am     Takbeer begins

9:00 am     Solat Aidil Fitri & Khutbah

10:00 am   Brunch

10:30 am   Photo Session begins

11:00 am    Welcome Remarks

‘Duit Raya’ Giveaway

Social Hour

12:00 pm   Event ends; Clean up

1:00 pm     Vacate hall

Main

Nasi Impit (white rice)

Nasi Putih (white rice)

Nasi Minyak (buttered rice)

Rendang Daging (beef rendang)

Ayam Masak Sambal (chicken in sambal sauce)

Sayur Lodeh (vegetables, tofu, tempeh in coconut gravy)

Kuah Kacang (peanut sauce)

Pajeri Nenas (pineapple curry)

Vegetarian

Nasi Impit (cubed rice)

Nasi Putih (white rice)

Pulut (sticky rice)

Rendang Nangka (jackfruit rendang)

Vegetarian Kuah Kacang (peanut sauce)

Mee Goreng Sayur (vegetarian fried noodles).

Pizza & Noodles

Cheese Pizza

Veggie Pizza

Mee Goreng Udang (seafood fried noodles)

Mee Goreng Ayam (fried noodles with chicken)

Desserts

Kek Pandan (pandan cake)

Kek Durian (durian cake)

Chocolate Cake

Vanilla Cupcakes

Kuih Raya (Raya cookies)

Fruits

Cold and hot drinks will be provided.

Please observe the following rules/requirements for the event:

1.   Registration/sign-in is required at the hall entrance.

2.   You may bring your own prayer mat for the solat.

3.   Smoking or vaping is not allowed on the premises.

4.   Children must be supervised at all times.

Recommended attire:  Traditional or business casual.

MIFNA Communications

April 2, 2024

The Islamic Shura Council of Southern California has announced the following:

The first day of Shawwal (Eid al Fitr) is expected to be on Wednesday, April 10th.

For more information on how these dates were determined, please go to the Fiqh Council of North America website at moonsighting.com

For more specific Ramadan guidance, including reminders and recommendations, please go to the Shura Council website at shuracouncil.org

MIFNA will observe the start of Shawwal in solidarity with the Shura council, which represents the majority of Muslims in Southern California.

Solat (prayer) Hari Raya Aidilfitri and brunch are planned for Wednesday, April 10th.

*Please contact the event coordinator if you would like to contribute or donate to the majlis solat Hari Raya Aidil Fitri and brunch.
 
You may also donate online at mifna.com or by Zelle to mifnatreasurer@mifna.com.