Eid al-Adha Lunch
2026-05-31
2026 Hari Raya Haji Announcement and Lunch
1st Dhul Hijjah and Eid al-Adha (Hari Raya Haji)
The Islamic Shura Council of Southern California has just announced the start of the month of Dhul Hijjah and the date for Eid al-Adha 1447 AH. Below is an excerpt of the announcement:
“The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has officially announced the sighting of the crescent moon, marking the start of Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH on Monday, May 18, 2026. That means, the ‘day of Arafah’ (Hari Wukuf) will be on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, and Eid al-Adha 1447 AH will be on Wednesday, May 27, insha’Allah.”
We wish all hujjaj (pilgrims) a safe journey and ask Allah to protect them.
MIFNA will not be organizing Qurban this year. Members can donate for Qurban through their local masjid or online to any Islamic charity organizations, such as:
Zakat Foundation of North America: https://www.zakat.org/
Islamic Relief: https://irusa.org/
MIFNA will not be organizing Eid al-Adha prayer this year either. Members are encouraged to perform solat Eid al-Adha at their local masjid or Islamic center. Please check the Shura Council website (https://shuracouncil.org/) for locations of communal Eid al-Adha prayers in Southern California on Wednesday, May 27.
MIFNA will be organizing an Eid al-Adha lunch on Sunday, May 31, 2026. All members and Friends of MIFNA are invited. A response (RSVP) is appreciated to ensure we have enough food, seats, and tables for the event.
Please RSVP to Hasnah Hamdan at 949-230-1432 (text or WhatsApp) and notify her of the number of adults and kids (<12 yrs) in your party. Deadline for RSVP: Thursday, May 28, 2026.
MIFNA’s Hari Raya Haji Lunch
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026: 11:30 am – 4:00 pm
Place: El Dorado Park West (EDW) Senior Center
2800 N Studebaker Rd, Long Beach, CA 90815
Program
11:30 am: Guest Arrival and Registration
12:00 pm: Lunch
1:30 pm: Solat Dhuhur
2:00 pm: Presentations on Hajj & Umrah
2:30 pm: Quiz on Umrah & Hajj: How Much Do You Know?
2:45 pm: Social Hour
4:00 pm: Event Ends
MIFNA will be providing the following food and drinks:
Menu
Sup tulang & daging (beef soup)
Sup kambing (goat soup)
Ayam goreng berempah (spiced fried chicken)
Nasi putih (white rice)
Sayur goreng (stir-fried mixed vegetables)
Sambal goreng tempeh (fried green beans with tempeh)
Acar timun & nenas (pineapple and cucumber salad)
Sambal belacan & timun
Condiments and baguettes for the soup
Pizza (cheese and veggie)
Cold drinks: Fruit punch, water, soda,
Hot drinks: Brewed coffee, hot water, tea bags, 3-in-1 coffee and tea mixes.
Members are welcome to bring their favorite Hari Raya Haji dish, appetizer, dessert, or fruits.
Recommended attire: national costume or smart casual.
MIFNA Communications
May 18, 2026

MIFNA's June Hike/Nature Walk 2026: Sun, June 14th, 2026
2026-06-14 09:00 UTC
Salaam members and friends,
MIFNA’s hike/nature walk for June 2026 will be this Sunday, June 14th, at the Serrano Rd and Line Shack Loop. We will meet and park at 27412 Portola Parkway, Lake Forrest, CA 92610.
The trail is a 3.4-mile loop with a 416-foot elevation gain. We plan to start the hike/nature walk at 9 a.m. sharp.
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
June 8th, 20

Hike #6 MIFNA's July Hike/Nature Walk 2026: Sun, July 12th, 2026
2026-07-12 09:00
Salaam members and friends,
MIFNA’s hike/nature walk for July 2026 will be this Sunday, July 12th, at the Badland Park, 31671 Isle Vista, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677. We will meet and park along Isle Vista.
We will be doing the Seaview Trail to Aliso Peak. It is an easy-to-moderate uphill hike that will take less than 2 hours to complete. This is not a shaded trail, but it gets a lot of ocean breeze. There are no public restrooms.
We plan to start the hike/nature walk at 9 a.m. sharp. 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

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Venue :
EDW Senior Center
2800 N Studebaker Rd
Long Beach, CA 90815

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