MIFNA

MIFNA's December Hike/Nature Walk 2025: Sun, Dec 14th, 2025
2025-12-14
Salaam members and friends,
Our MIFNA hike/nature walk for December 2025 will be this Sunday, December 14th, 2025, at the Deer Canyon Park, 7502 E. Hollow Oak Rd., Anaheim, CA 92808.
It is a moderate trail that can be completed under 2 hours. We plan to start the hike/nature walk at 9 a.m. sharp. We will park along the road at the address given above.
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
Dec 11th, 2025

Hike #1
2026-02-01 09:00 UTC
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

Hike #2 MIFNA's Feb Hike/Nature Walk 2026: Sun, Feb 15th, 2026
2026-02-15 09:00
Salaam members and friends,
We have planned another MIFNA hike/nature walk for Feb 2026, and it will be this Sunday, February 15th, at the Deer Canyon Park Reserve,7512 E Hollow Oak Road. Anaheim, CA 92808.
The trail will take us under 2 hours to complete and is stroller-friendly. We plan to start the hike/nature walk at 9 a.m. sharp. Please park along the E Hollow Oak 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

Feb 10th, 2026

1st Ramadan
2026-02-18
First Ramadan
Just a reminder that the 1st of Ramadan begins tonight after sunset. First Taraweeh is tonight, Tuesday, Feb 17.
The first day of fasting will be tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb 18. Fasting begins after dawn tomorrow.

Ramadan iftar #1
2026-02-28
1st Communal Iftar
MIFNA’s first communal iftar (majlis berbuka puasa) this Ramadan will be on Saturday, February 28, 5-11 pm. Please RSVP to Hasnah Hamdan at 949-230-1472 by Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026, if you plan to attend. Please include the number of people in your party, and how many kids, if any.
Venue: Jurupa Community Center, 4810 Pedley Rd, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509
MIFNA will be providing food and drinks for the iftar. Guests are welcome to bring appetizers, desserts, or fruits.
Menu (Main)
Nasi Putih (white rice)
Daging & Rebung Masak Lemak Cili Padi (beef and bamboo shoots in chili and coconut gravy)
Kale dan Labu Masak Lemak (kale with squash in coconut gravy)
Udang Goreng Kunyit (fried turmeric prawns)
Ayam Goreng (fried chicken ala KFC)
Spaghetti with Meatballs
Tossed Salad, Garlic Bread, and Pizza
Maghrib, Isyak, and Teraweeh prayers will be held outdoors in the community center garden (weather permitting). Please dress accordingly.

Zakat Fitrah
As a service to our members, MIFNA will begin accepting zakat fitrah of $15/person effective February 18, 2026. You may pay your zakat by any one of the following methods:

Online at the MIFNA website (mifna.com). Click on the ZAKAT button on the Home page to pay your zakat. Payment by Zelle or PayPal is accepted. Please write ‘zakat fitrah’ in the memo
In person to MIFNA ’amil at any of the communal iftars.
By check. Write a check to MIFNA and mail it to ‘Hasnah Hamdan, MIFNA Treasurer, 5632 El Palomino Dr, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509’.

To ensure enough time for the zakat collected to be distributed to those eligible in our community, we suggest that all zakat fitrah be paid by March 15, 2026.

MIFNA Communications
February 17, 2026

Bazaar Ramadan
2026-03-08
2026 MIFNA Ramadan Bazaar
We are excited to present the many vendors offering an array of delicious snacks, appetizers, dishes, and desserts for this year’s Ramadan Bazaar.
This event will take place on Sunday, March 8th, and pre-orders are now available.
How it Works
1. Members will order and prepay for food directly with vendors. MIFNA is not responsible for any transactions between vendors and buyers.
2. Please obtain and keep your receipt and confirmation number from vendors to ensure your orders are not missed.
3. Food pickup will be between 3-5 pm.
4. Pickup location will be at 220 Laurel Ave., Arcadia, CA.
List of Vendors
Please click on each vendor’s name to view the flyer. Vendors are listed in alphabetical order
1. Authentic Bangladeshi Delights by Jony Shamser
2. Bubur Lambuk Haji Aji by Fauzi & Rina
3. Crunchy Munchies by Lalli
4. E’s Kitchen by Elyna Mansor
5. Kueh Kampong Cypress by Rose
6. MIFNA Ramadan by Sharifah & Suraya
7. Oh, My Kuih! by Elly & Ida
8. Rina’s Kuih Raya by Rina Salim
9. Sauceology Culinary by Chef Ali & Chef Rayna
10. Selera Singapore by Lin
11. Special Iftar Menu by Anizah Hairudin
12. Sze’s Kitchen by Sze Quak
13. Warong D’LA by Fida Varela
See you at the bazaar!
MIFNA Communications
February 29, 2026

MIFNA's Second Iftar (Buka Puasa): Saturday, Mar 14, 2026
2026-03-14 18:00 - 22:00
Saturday

MIFNA’s Second Iftar and Zakat Fitrah

Assalaam mu’alay kum (peace be upon you),Please join us for MIFNA’s second and last communal iftar (majlis berbuka puasa) for Ramadan 2026.
When: Saturday, March 14, 2026
6:00 -10:00 pm
Where: Civic Center West
17101 Armstrong Avenue
Irvine, CA 92614
Please RSVP to Hasnah Hamdan at 949-230-1432 with the number of adults and kids (<12 yrs) in your party. The RSVP deadline is Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Program
6:00 pm: Guests’ Arrival & Registration
6:59 pm: Maghrib/Iftar/Buka puasa
7:20 pm: Solat Maghrib
7:45 pm: Dinner
8:30 pm: Solat Isha’ followed by solat Teraweeh
10:00 pm: Event ends
10:30 pm: Vacate the hall
MIFNA will be providing dates for iftar, food, and drinks for dinner.
Dinner Menu
Nasi Putih (white rice)
Kari Daging & Kentang (beef curry with potatoes)
Ayam Masak Kicap (chicken in soy sauce)
Udang & Kacang Panjang Goreng Kunyit (fried turmeric prawns with string beans)
Stir-fry Mix Vegetables
Sambal Belacan with cucumber
Mee Goreng (fried yellow noodles)
Nasi Goreng (fried rice)
Pizza
Drinks
Water
Fruit punch
Brewed coffee
Hot water, Tea bags, BOH Teh Tarik
Canned soda and Yeo’s boxed drinks (assorted).
Guests are welcome to bring appetizers, desserts, or fruits to share.

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 mifna.com or in person at the iftar to one of the following amil (zakat collector):

Faiez Mazlan
Amir Lechner

Please pay your zakat fitrah by Sunday, March 15, if possible, so as to enable the zakat committee to distribute the collection to qualified recipients before Eid il Fitri on March 20, 2026.
The zakat committee is now accepting nominations for zakat fitrah recipients. Please provide the full name and contact information for each recipient nominated.
Submit your nominations using one of the following methods:
Online at: https://mifna.com/emergency-fund/
In the form, please select ‘Other’ for ‘Assistance needed due to’ and type in ‘Zakat’.
Or
Email Faiez Mazlan, Chair, 2025 Zakat Committee at: faiezmazlan@yahoo.com for nominations and questions.
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 7, 20266

Hari Raya ‘Aidil Fitri
2026-03-20
Location:
Skyview Event Center
5257 Wineville Ave
CA 91752

Hike #3
2026-04-05
Sunday

Hike #4
2026-05-03

Eid ul Adha
2026-05-27
Wednesday

Eid ul Adha lunch
2026-05-31

Hike #5
2026-06-07

Hike #6
2026-07-12

Hike #7
2026-08-02

Hike #8
2026-09-20

Hike #9
2026-10-04

Family Day
2026-10-18

Hike #10
2026-11-29

AGM
2026-12-05
Saturday

Hike #11
2026-12-13
