MIFNA

July 2024 Hike
2024-07-21 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Weir Canyon Trail, 6984 E Overlook Ter, Anaheim Hills, CA, 92807, United States
Salaam members and friends,
Our fifth MIFNA hike/nature walk for 2024 will be on Sun, July 21st, at the Weir Canyon Trail, 6984 E Overlook Terrace, Anaheim, CA 92807. It is an easy-to-moderate 3-mile trail. We plan to start the hike/nature walk at 9 a.m. sharp. Parking will be on the street along Hidden Canyon Rd. Please note that there are no public restrooms available, and it is not a shaded trail. Please dress accordingly, given the current warm weather. An RSVP is greatly appreciated so we won’t leave anybody behind in case some of you were to arrive late.
To RSVP or get more information, please text Sam Hashim at 310-433-8969. Bottled water and light snacks will be provided.
We hope to see you there.
MIFNA Communications
July 12th, 2024

August 2024 Hike
2024-08-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Teepee Trail, USFS Angeles Station 11 - Angeles Crest 5898 CA-22, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, 91011, United States
Date:8/4/2024 Teepee Trail
Address:
USFS Angeles Station 11 – Angeles Crest
5898 CA-22, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
Distant: 5.4 Miles Moderate

October 2024 Hike
2024-10-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Florida Canyon Trail in Balboa Park, 1979 Upas St.,, San Diego, CA, 92103, United States
Salaam members and friends,
Please note that our sixth MIFNA hike/nature walk for 2024 will be on Sun, Oct 6th.The hike/nature walk will be at the Florida Canyon Trail,1979 Upas St., San Diego, CA 92103.
It is an easy 3-mile loop trail. We plan to start the hike/nature walk at 9 a.m. sharp. Parking will be along Upas St. or around Balboa Park.
An RSVP is greatly appreciated so we won’t leave anybody behind in case some of you were to arrive late. To RSVP or get more information, please text Sam Hashim at 310-433-8969. Bottled water and light snacks will be provided.
We hope to see you there.
MIFNA Communications
Sept 6th, 2024

Mifna’s Family Day
2024-10-20 12:00 - 17:00 | El Dorado Park West Senior Center 2800 Studebaker Rd, Long Beach, CA 90815, 2800 Studebaker Rd, Long Beach, CA, 90815, United States
El Dorado Park
West Community Center and Lawn Area,
2800 N Studebaker Rd,
Long Beach, CA 90815

Salaam members and friends,
Save the date and mark your calendars for our annual MIFNA Family Day, which will be held on Sunday, October 20th, 2024, at the El Dorado Park West Senior Center and Lawn Area.
As in previous years, there will be vendors selling popular Malaysian food, snacks and desserts, fun games for the whole family, and amazing hampers and prizes to be raffled and won.
If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please contact Anizah Hairudin at (562) 547-9954. If you would like to donate baskets/hampers/gifts for raffles, please contact Liza Rais at (951) 742-9481. If you would like to help out with games and/or setup, please contact Sam Hashim at (310) 433-8969.
Let’s make this the best MIFNA Family Day yet!
MIFNA Communications
Sept 4, 2024

Click here to donate: https://mifna.com/donate-for-mifnas-family-day/
Click here to see the food vendors and preorder policy: https://mifna.com/update-food-vendors-and-preorders-for-family-day-sun-oct-20th-2024/
Click here to see the games: https://mifna.com/family-day-update-fun-games-for-the-whole-family-sun-oct-20th-2024/

November 2024 Hike
2024-11-03 09:00 - 12:00
Date: 11/3/2024
Brightwater Trail
Parking at this address:
3842 Warner Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Distant: 4.4 miles easy loop.

Salaam members and friends,
Our seventh MIFNA hike/nature walk for 2024 will be on Sun, Nov 3rd, 2024. The hike/nature walk will be at the Brightwater Trail, 3842 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92649.
It is an easy 4.4-mile loop trail with an elevation gain of only 127 ft. We plan to start the hike/nature walk at 9 a.m. sharp. Parking will be at the address given above .
An RSVP is greatly appreciated so we won’t leave anybody behind in case some of you were to arrive late. To RSVP or get more information, please text Sam Hashim at 310-433-8969. Bottled water and light snacks will be provided.
We hope to see you there.
MIFNA Communications
Oct 31st, 2024

December 2024 Hike
2024-12-01 09:00 - 12:00 | El Dorado Park Nature Trail, 7550 East Spring Street, Long Beach, CA, 90815, United States
Date: 12/1/2024 El Dorado Park Nature Trail
Address: 7550 East Spring Street, Long Beach, CA 90815
Distant: 2.4 miles Easy

Salaam members and friends,
Our eighth and final MIFNA hike/nature walk for 2024 will be this Sun, Dec 1st, 2024. The hike/nature walk will be at the El Dorado Nature Center Trail, 7550 E Spring St., Long Beach, CA 90815.
It is an easy and pretty 2.4-mile trail. We plan to start the hike/nature walk at 9 a.m. sharp. Parking will be at the address above, with a $8 parking fee per entrance.
An RSVP is greatly appreciated so we won’t leave anybody behind in case some of you were to arrive late. To RSVP or get more information, please text Sam Hashim at 310-433-8969. Bottled water and light snacks will be provided.
We hope to see you there.
MIFNA Communications
Nov 26, 2024

Hike # 1
2025-01-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve, 2301 University Dr., Newport Beach, CA, CA, 92660
Salam everyone,

Come and join our first MIFNA hike for the year this Sunday, January 26th. Details are in the flyer.

We hope to see you then.

MIFNA Communications

January 23, 2025

Hike # 2 MIFNA's Feb Hike/Nature Walk 2025: Sun, Feb 16th, 2025
2025-02-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Santiago Creek Trail, Santiago Oaks Regional Park, 2145 Windes Dr., Orange, CA 92869
Salaam members and friends,
Our MIFNA hike/nature walk for Feb 2025 will be this Sun, Feb 16th, 2025, at the Santiago Creek Trail, Santiago Oaks Regional Park, 2145 Windes Dr., Orange, CA 92869.
It is an easy-to-moderate trail that is under 2 hours long. We plan to start the hike/nature walk at 9 a.m. sharp. Parking will be at the address above, with a $5 parking fee per entrance.
An RSVP is greatly appreciated so we won’t leave anybody behind in case some of you were to arrive late. To RSVP or get more information, please text Sam Hashim at 310-433-8969. Bottled water and light snacks will be provided.
Please note that in the event of rain, the hike may be postponed to the following Saturday, Feb 22nd, 2025. Please contact Sam at 310-433-8969 for confirmation.
We hope to see you there.
MIFNA Communications
Feb 11, 2025

Ramadan Iftar #1
2025-03-08 | Garvey Center 9108 Garvey Ave. Rosemead, CA 91770
First Communal Iftar, Saturday, Mar 8th, 2025
Consulate General of Malaysia, Los Angeles will host the first iftar at:
Garvey Center
9108 Garvey Avenue
Rosemead, CA 91770
RSVP is required as the event is limited to 150 guests. Please RSVP at https://forms.gle/sWw4cE2JEBbNWUT38 at your earliest convenience. You may view the program of the event when you RSVP.
An RSVP is required for this event, and we have almost reached maximum capacity.
Here is the planned menu for the iftar:
Kurma
Main Dishes (Nasi Kandar)
Nasi putih
Daging masak hitam
Ayam sambal bawang
Kari Kepala Ikan
Papedum
Telur Masin
Bendi
Kobis goreng kunyit
Drinks
Teh Tarik
Fruit punch
Canned Soda
Water
Tea and Coffee
Guests are welcome to bring appetizers and desserts.
Thank you!
MIFNA Communications
Updated Mar 7, 2025

Bazaar Ramadan
2025-03-16 15:00 - 17:00 | 409 W Woodruff Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007
Bazaar Ramadan, Sunday, Mar 16th, 2025
Join us for our annual Ramadan Bazaar at:Backyard of Ben Iskandar’s Residence
409 W Woodruff Avenue
Arcadia, CAPlease look through the variety of foods, cookies, kuih, and desserts offered by all eight participating vendors and contact them directly for pre-orders and payment.Pick up time will be from 3 to 5 pm.See you there!
MIFNA Communications
Updated Mar 10, 2025

E’s Kitchen is sold out!

Perwakilan LA’s Kitchen is sold out!

Warong D’LA’s nasi dagang, pasembur, Dubai Chocolate are sold out!

Bubur lambuk Haji Aji is sold out!

Ramadan Iftar #2
2025-03-22 18:00 - 22:00 | El Dorado Park West Senior Center, 2800 N. Studebaker, Long Beach, CA, 90815, United States
Second Communal Iftar, Saturday, Mar 22nd, 2025
Assalaam mu’alay kum (peace be upon you),
Dear members and friends,

Please join us for MIFNA’s second and last communal iftar (majlis berbuka puasa) for Ramadan 2025:
Saturday, March 22, 2025
6:00 -10:00 pm
El Dorado Park West – Senior Center
2800 N. Studebaker Rd
Long Beach, CA 90815

Program
6:00 pm: Guests arrival
7:06 pm: Buka puasa; announcements
7:30 pm: Solat Maghrib
7:45 pm: Dinner
8:30 pm: Isha’ prayer followed by teraweeh prayer
10:00 pm: Clean up
10:30 pm: Vacate hall

MIFNA will provide kurma (dates) and food and drinks for dinner.

Dinner Menu
Malaysian Food:
Nasi putih, Kari ayam, Daging masak kicap, Sambal ikan, Stir-fry mix vegetables, Ulam (fresh herbs) & Sambal belacan,
Mee hoon goreng.
American Food:
Cheese pizza, Veggi pizza; Spaghetti with meat sauce (red).
Drinks:
Water, Fruit punch, Hot coffee, Hot water, Tea bags, and Teh Tarik mixes.
Canned soda and Yeo’s boxed drinks (assorted).

Guests are welcome to bring appetizers, desserts, or fruits for the iftar.

Zakat Fitrah
There is still time to pay your zakat fitrah. We want to thank all those who have paid their zakat fitrah to date. It is $15/person and can be paid online at Donation/Zakat – MIFNA or in person at the iftar to one of the following amil (zakat collector):

Sam Hashim
Ishak Japar

Please pay your zakat fitrah by Monday, March 24, if possible, so that the zakat committee can distribute the collection to qualified recipients before Eid il Fitri on March 30, 2025.
The zakat committee is now accepting nominations for zakat fitrah recipients. Please provide full name and contact information for each recipient nominated.
Submit your nominations to:
Sam Hashim, Chair, 2025 zakat committee
Email: azni97@yahoo.com
You may also pay your zakat and sadaqah to your local masjid or online to other Muslim charities and organizations such as:
Islamic Relief: https://irusa.org/
Zakat Foundation: https://www.zakat.org/ramadan
MIFNA Communications
March 17, 2025

Hari Raya Aidil Fitri-Solat & Brunch
2025-03-30 08:30 - 13:00 | Skyview Event Center, 5257 Wineville Avenue, Jurupa Valley, CA 91752
1st of Shawwal and Hari Raya Aidil Fitri: Sunday, March 30
The 1st of Shawwal and the end of fasting is less than ten 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 Sunday, March 30, at the Skyview Event Center, 5257 Wineville Ave., Jurupa Valley, CA 91752.
All MIFNA members and Friends of MIFNA are invited. To ensure that we have enough food, seats and ‘duit raya’ for the kids, we are asking for RSVP by clicking on this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/150oJ5ftR8QbdZrN5jq-d8HFbSK9vtsr4QxHNHZzfx3E/preview. Please RSVP by Friday, March 28.
If you plan to bring non-MIFNA members as guests to the event, please contact Event Chair Hasnah Hamdan at 949-230-1432 by Friday, March 28, to register your guests. A donation of $20 per guest is appreciated, or your guest(s) may join MIFNA as an individual, family, student, or honorary member. The membership application can be completed online at Membership – MIFNA prior to the event. Please RSVP with the total number of adults and kids attending (including guests) by March 28.
MIFNA is providing all food and drinks for the brunch. Members are welcome to bring dessert, kuih Raya (Raya cookies), or fruits to share.

Call for DonationsWe 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 may donate online at Donation/Zakat – MIFNA.
2. Donate in person to event chairperson: Hasnah Hamdan, MIFNA treasurer: Anizah Hairudin, or any MIFNA Board member.
3. Put your donation into any Donation boxes that will be available at the event.
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
1:00 pm Event Ends, Clean Up
2:00 pm Vacate Hall

Brunch Menu
Main Dishes:
Nasi Impit (Cubed Rice)
Nasi Putih (White Rice)
Nasi Minyak (Buttered Rice)
Lemang & Pulut Kuning
Rendang Daging (Beef Rendang)
Ayam Masak Merah (Chicken in Red Sauce)
Lodeh (Vegetables, Tofu & Tempeh in Coconut Gravy)
Kuah Kacang (Peanut Sauce).
Vegetarian Dishes:
Nasi Impit (Cubed Rice)
Nasi Putih (White Rice)
Pulut Kuning
Rendang Nangka (Jackfruit Rendang)
Vegetarian Lodeh (Vegetables & Tofu in Coconut Gravy)
Kuah Kacang (Peanut Sauce)
Mee Goreng Sayur (Vegetarian Fried Noodles).
Pizza & Noodles:
Cheese pizza
Veggie pizza
Mee Goreng Udang (Fried noodles with Shrimp)
Mee Goreng Ayam (Fried noodles with Chicken)
Dessert:
Durian cake
Pandan cake
Chocolate cake
Vanilla cake
Kuih Raya (Raya cookies)
Fruits
Cold Drinks:
Fruit punch
Canned Soda
Water
Hot Drinks:
Coffee
Tea
3 in 1 Coffee
3 in 1 Tea

Rules/Requirements
Please be aware and observe the following rules/requirements for the event:
1. Registration/sign-in is required at the hall.
2. Facial masks are optional.
3. Please bring your own prayer mat for solat if you can.
4. Smoking or vaping is not allowed on the premises, in the parking lot and at the neighboring Vernola Family Park (per Riverside County ordinance).
5. Children must be supervised at all times.
MIFNA will not be liable for any mishaps during the event.
Recommended attire: Traditional or business casual.
MIFNA Communications
March 24, 2025

MIFNA's July Hike/Nature Walk 2025: Sun, July 13th, 2025
2025-07-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Sea Trail to Big Canyon Trail. 6004 Shellmaker Road, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Salaam members and friends,
Our MIFNA hike/nature walk for July 2025 will be this Sun, July 13th, 2025, at the Sea Trail to Big Canyon Trail, 6004 Shellmaker Rd., Newport Beach, CA 92660.
It is a flat, 3-mile trail around the coast. We plan to start the hike/nature walk at 9 a.m. sharp. Parking will be on the street along Back Bay Drive. Restrooms are available at the Science Center.
An RSVP is greatly appreciated, so we won’t leave anybody behind in case some of you were to arrive late. To RSVP or get more information, please text Sam Hashim at 310-433-8969. Bottled water and light snacks will be provided.
We hope to see you there.
MIFNA Communications
July 8, 2025

Family Day, Sunday, October 12th, 2025
2025-10-12 11:00 - 17:00 | El Dorado Park West Senior Center 2800 Studebaker Rd, Long Beach, CA 90815, 2800 Studebaker Rd, Long Beach, CA, 90815, United States
Salam members and friends,
MIFNA Family Day is on October 12, 2025, at the El Dorado Park West Senior Center and Lawn Area, 2800 N. Studebaker Rd., Long Beach, CA 90815.
Please plan to arrive between 11 and 11:30 am. The registration table opens at 11 am, and food vendors open at 11:30 am. Note that Fried Chicken ala KFC will only arrive after 12 noon.
We hope you have pre-ordered your food from the many food vendors selling that day. If not, please do so soon as some vendors like Sate Abah have sold out and food item like the mee rebus has reached its maximum order quantity. Link for pre-orders is at the bottom of this page.
There will be tables and chairs set up in the lawn area, but you are welcome to bring your picnic chairs and blankets. However, please leave your cute pets at home.
Zuhur prayers will be at 12:45 pm, and Games will begin at 1 pm. Please sign up for the games you would like to play at the registration table when you arrive. Delightful prizes await.
After the games are done, we will assemble at the Senior Center Hall for the opening dance performed by MIFNA ladies and youth. We will have our prize giving and raffles at the hall too. Remember to buy raffle tickets at the registration table for a chance to win the many wonderful gift baskets donated and put together by our members and friends.
Last but not least, the event will close with a performance by MIFNA band members, accompanied by our very young but talented dancers.
See you then!
MIFNA Communications
October 10th, 2025

You can also make a cash donation through PayPal on our website Mifna.com or Zelle us directly at mifnatreasurer@mifna.com.
Thank you in advance for your support in making this event fun and successful!

Event Program can be viewed here: https://mifna.com/event-program-for-family-day-sun-oct-12-2025/
Vendors and Food Pre-Orders can be viewed here: https://mifna.com/vendors-and-food-pre-orders-for-family-day-sun-oct-12-2025/
Games can be viewed here: https://mifna.com/games-for-family-day-sun-oct-12-2025/

Hike #1
2026-02-01 09:00
Salaam members and friends,
Our MIFNA hike/nature walk for January 2026 will be this Sunday, February 1st, 2026, at the Big Dalton Canyon Trail, Glendora, CA 91741.
It is an easy-to-moderate trail that is about 3 miles long. We plan to start the hike/nature walk at 9 a.m. sharp. We will park along the Big Dalton Canyon Rd.
An RSVP is greatly appreciated, so we won’t leave anybody behind in case some of you arrive late. To RSVP or get more information, please text Sam Hashim at 310-433-8969. Bottled water and light snacks will be provided.
We hope to see you there.
MIFNA Communications
Jan 27th, 2026
