Following program will stay in affect until further notice:

Updated November 22nd 2009

• Zuhr and Asr salaat will be recited at 12:30pm from Monday to Thursday and on Sundays to accommodate the Az-Zahraa school and Az-Zahraa madrasah students and teachers
• Saturday Zohr and ASR salaat will be held at awwal time
• Maghrib and Isha salaat will be held every evening at Awwal time
• Jumu'ah salaat will be held every Friday at awwal time
• Dua Tawassul will be held every Tuesday after Magrhib and Isha salaat
• Yaseen at Forest Lawn Cemetary on the last Sunday of each month for men only at 11am

It is our pleasure to announce that Sheikh Shabbir Maisami will be giving 12 inspiring lectures at the Az-Zahraa Islamic Centre, from December 17th to December 29th. All communities, brothers and sisters are strongly encouraged to attend! Please note that lectures will be given in both english and urdu.

Please stay tuned for further details regarding this exciting program!

Sheikh Shabbir Maisami began his Islamic Studies in Qum in 1982 and On 18th Zilhajjah, 1419 A.H. Ayatollah Sheikh Mohammad Hadi Marifat gave him the Sanad of Ijtehad.

Currently Sheikh Maisami travels the world spreading the message of the Ahlul Bayt. In addition, he is the chairman of the Az-Zahraa Academy in Karachi Pakistan where they have trained over 8000 students in the past 12 years. Other tabligh activities by Sheikh Maisami include the development of the following publications:

Moonsighting for the 1st of Shawwal 1430 AH.

A Teleconference was held by NASIMCO tonight (September 19) with the presence of Maulana Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi, and attended by the presidents and representatives of various Jamaats in North America.

Based on the discussion held during the teleconference, we would like to inform the community of the following status on the crescent sighting for month of Shawwal and the day of Eid-el-Fitr 1430:

There was no confirmed reports of crescent sighting in North America by sunset of Saturday. Therefore, Muqallideen of Ayatullah al-Udhma Sayyid Ali Al-Husaini Sistani are to observe fast on Sunday, September 20th as the last day of Holy Ramadhan and observe Monday, September 21st as the day of
Eid-el-Fitr.

For those momineen who are the followers (Muqalleed) of Ayatullah Al Khoie, Sunday, September 20th will be the day of Eid-el-Fitr based on confirmed sighting of crescent in other parts of the World.

Zakat of Fitra

Zakat al-Fitra is a religious tax/alms (zakat) paid on the day when Muslims break the fasting period at the end of the month of Ramadhan. Fitra for a person is given on a weight of three kilograms (one sa'a) on any food commodity like wheat, barley, rice, millet, raisins or dates. Ayatullah Seestani is of the opinion that the item that is not a staple food in your town should not be given in Fitrah. Cash value in lieu of any foodstuff mentioned can be given as Fitrah.

Based on the above, The Jamaat recommends Fitrah in the amount of $14/person. Please note that this is only a recommendation from the Jamaat and the exact amount paid in Fitrah is the responsibility of each individual. For frequently asked questions on Fitrah, please visit the following link: Click Here

Program for Sunday, September 20th, 2009:

The program will begin at 8:45pm with Part 1 of the amaal for the night of Eid Fitr, followed by Isha Salaat, Part 2 of Amaal, a short lecture by Sheikh Shomali and ending with Tabarruk.

Program for the day of Eid, Monday, September 21st, 2009:

6:45am - Subh Salaat
6:55am - Dua Sabah
7:15am - Dua Nudbah
7:45am - Ziarat of Imam Hussein (AS) for the Day of Eid
8am - Eid Salaat
9am - Eid Carnival
11am - Brunch
12:15 - Surah Yaseen at Forest Lawn Cemetary with Ziarat of Ashura for both Gents and Ladies
1:08pm - Zohr/Asr Salaat

Tuesday 15th of September program at the center will commence at 8.30 starting with Quran Khani for children and adults, Dua e tawassul, Dua e Iftetah, lecture by sheikh Shomali and ending with tabarruk.

On Wednesday 16th of September, program at the center will commence at 8.30 starting with Quran Khani for children and adults, Dua e Iftetah, lecture by Sheikh Shomali, and after the lecture, there will be amaals for the 27th night of Ramadhan for 45 minutes ending with tabarruk

On Thursday 17th of September program at the center will commence at 8.30 starting with Quran Khani for children and adults, Dua e Iftetah, lecture by Sheikh Shomali Dua e Kumail, Yaseen and Ziaret e Waritha and ending with tabrruk

On Friday 18th of September, program at the center will commence at 8.30 starting with Quran Khani for children and adults, Khatme Quran dua, Dua e Iftetah, a 25 minutes presentation by Sister Fatema Meghji on the day of Quds and ending with tabarruk.

On Friday Sepember 18th, beginning after the program at 10pm, join the Az-Zahraa Youth Committee for the International Day of Quds, We will be having a documentary screening of OCCUPATION 101 followed by a late night discussion! This program is open to everyone over the age of 12,
Also, help rebuild destroyed homes in Gaza through the United Nations Relief and Works Agency) by purchasing a gift for gaza ribbon keychain for just $5! Contact Fatemah Meghji in the ladies side and for men's side please visit the tuck store!

On Saturday, 19th of September program at the center will commence at 8.30 starting with Dua e Iftetah, lecture by Sheikh Shomali and ending with tabarruk. Depending on moon sighting there will be eid night amaals on either Saturday or Sunday evening.

Az-Zahraa Islamic Centre Invites you to attend our 5th Annual

'Itekaf
The Spiritual Retreat

When: Friday before Fajr September 11- Sunday September 13, 2009.
Why: A Perfect opportunity to get away from the busyness of your day-to-day life and the opportunity to reflect. Itekaf is a time when you will be known as a guest of All~h, what better opportunity to ask your hajaats while you are a guest
Where: Az-Zahraa Centre
What Will You Be Provided With:
Food for Iftar, Sahri and tea/drinks. Reading Material, Organized Lectures by Ulama, group discussions and group recitations.

For More Information Please Contact
Public Relations.

Please register your name with Zulfikar Kassam by emailing at zulfikarkassam@shaw.ca by September 6, 2009

As a small gesture of our appreciation, the volunteers of Child Aid International invite you for Iftaar at teh Az Zahraa Islamic Centre. It is only through your generosity that Child Aid is able to put a smile of an Orphan's face on the day of Eid. We invite you to help us meet our goal of sponsoring 1800 children for our annual Eid drive.