MIFNA

Hike #5
2025-06-01
The June hike is canceled. Thank you.

Hari Raya Haji Brunch 2025
2025-06-08 11:00 - 14:00 UTC
MIFNA’s Aidil Adha Brunch
Date: Sunday, June 8, 2025, 11 am – 2 pm
Place: El Dorado Park West Senior Center
2800 N Studebaker Rd, Long Beach, CA 90815
Please use this link to RSVP latest by Thursday, June 5th, 2025
https://forms.gle/PyjYsaSeWYC2UsFX7
Program
11:00 am: Guest Arrival and Registration
11:30 am: Brunch
12:15 pm: Welcome Remarks and Announcements
Presentation: ‘Our 2024 Hajj Experience’
1:30 pm: Solat Dhuhur & Takbeer
2:00 pm: Clean up
3:00 pm: Vacate Hall
Menu
MIFNA will be providing the following food and drinks:
Sup Tulang & Daging (Beef Soup)
Sup Kambing (Goat Soup)
Nasi Putih (White Rice)
Masak Lemak Nangka (Jackfruit in Coconut Gravy)
Kerabu Mangga (Mango Salad)
Sayur Goreng (Stir-Fried Mixed Vegetables)
Condiments and Baguettes for the Soups
Cheese and Veggie Pizzas
Cold Drinks:
Fruit Punch, Water, Soda, Yeo’s Chrysanthemum Tea
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/Aidil Adha dish, appetizer, dessert or fruits.
Questions? Contact Hasnah Hamdan at 949-230-1432.
Recommended attire: National/Traditional or Smart Casual.
MIFNA Communications
May 27th, 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

Hike # 7
2025-08-03

Unity Festival
2025-08-31

MIFNA's September Hike/Nature Walk 2025: Sun, Sept 14th, 2025
2025-09-14
Salaam members and friends,
Our MIFNA hike/nature walk for September 2025 will be this Sun, September 14th, 2025, at the Marshall Canyon Trail, 5400 Wheeler Ave., La Verne, CA 91750.
It is an easy-to-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 and meet at Oak Mesa Park, at the address given above. Restrooms are available in the park.
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
Sept 13, 2025

MIFNA's October Hike/Nature Walk 2025: Sun, Oct 5th, 2025
2025-10-05 09:00 - 12:00
Salaam members and friends,
Our MIFNA hike/nature walk for October 2025 will be this Sunday, October 5th, 2025, at the Oak Canyon Nature Center, 6700 E. Walnut Canyon Rd., Anaheim, CA 92807.
It is an easy-to-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 and meet at the Nature Center parking lot, at the address given above. Parking is free, and restrooms are available in the nature center.
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

Oct 1st, 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/

AGM & High Tea
2025-12-13 | Jurupa Community Center, Jurupa Valley, CA
Salam members and friends,

19th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the 19th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Malaysian Islamic Foundation of North America (MIFNA) will be held on:
DATE: Saturday, December 13, 2025
TIME: 2:00 pm
PLACE: Jurupa Community Center (JCC), 4810 Pedley Road, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509

Agenda:

To approve the minutes of the 18th AGM held on December 7, 2024.
President’s Report for 2025.
To approve the 2024 Financial Report.
Proposal to amend MIFNA Bylaws (proposed amendment in red):

SECTION 11.6. LOANS AND GRANTS

The corporation shall not make any loans or grants to members without the members’ submission of a written application for the loan or grant, and only upon board approval.
Terms of the loan or grant shall be clearly stated in a written contract, reviewed and approved by the board, and shall include the loan or grant amount, repayment terms, loan fees, repayment period, and installment amount.

The maximum amount of loan shall be no more than 70% of the balance in the Emergency Assistance Fund (EAF) or ≤$4000 (whichever is less). Debtor shall complete and sign a Promissory note or loan form before the loan can be disbursed by the MIFNA treasurer. Terms of payment: Loans ≤$2500 are to be paid within 6 months. Loans >$2500 are to be paid within 1 year.
The amount that can be given out per grant is no more than 20% of the balance in EAF or $1000 maximum (whichever is less). Each recipient is limited to receive only one grant per year.

ARTICLE II Section 2.1 NON-PROFIT PURPOSE:

This corporation is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, and educational purposes, including for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code. MIFNA was incorporated on Nov 13, 2006, in the state of California. IRS EIN (Tax ID): 20-8103223.

Election of 2026-2027 MIFNA Board of Directors:

Report by Election Chair
Results of the Election
Ratification of Election results.

Other matters.
Adjournment of meeting.

High tea will be served after the AGM.

Rina Faisal
MIFNA Secretary 2024-2025

High tea details: Click here. RSVP Required.

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
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
