On Sunday, October 5, 2014, the Shia Muslim Council of Southern California (SMC) released a statement in celebration of Eid al-Adha: بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Eid al-Adha Message (Ya Allah) help us to overcome this state of affairs at once. Disperse the ominous clouds hanging over our heads; lend a…
IECOC invites you and your families to join us in celebration of Eid al-Ghadeer on Saturday, October 11, 2014. The program will begin at 7 pm with Maghrib prayers, followed by poetry, weekend school presentations, youth lecture, and keynote address by Imam Sayed Moustafa al-Qazwini. Eid al-Ghadeer marks the occasion…
Islamic Educational Center of Orange County invites you and your families to join us in the joyous celebration of Eid al-Adha, which marks the completion of the Hajj rites for millions of pilgrims. Eid al-Adha Prayers will be held at IECOC on Sunday, October 5, 2014, with takbeerat beginning at…
The 2014 IECOC Hajj Group has successfully completed their first portion of Hajj, Umra al-Tamatu, and will be proceeding to Arafat on Thursday evening, in order to complete Hajj al-Tamatu. We wish them, as well as all of the pilgrims, a safe journey, and we pray to God to accept…
Muslim Women Network of Southern California presents a workshop on Knowing Yourself, featuring Dr. Abouhamzeh and a panel discussion. The workshop will be held at IECOC on Wednesday, October 1, 2014, from 6 to 8 pm. All are invited to attend and participate in this event.
The Shia Muslim Council of Southern California (SMC) is an independent umbrella organization comprising of various Shia Muslim centers, mosques, and organizations in southern California. Please see the following letter by the SMC President, Sayed Moustafa al-Qazwini: In the Name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful September 19,…
The 2014 IECOC Hajj Group has arrived safely to the city of Medina, where they are currently engaged in the visitation of the Holy Prophet, his Holy Household, and Companions. On Thursday, the Group leaves to the city of Mecca, where they will be performing their Umra and Hajj rites.…
On Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014, IECOC hosted the Iraqi Consul General, Mr. Ahmed Jewad, and a delegation of scholars and representatives of Al-Azhar University, the Office of The Grand Mufti, and the Ministry of Religious Affairs from Egypt, led by Dr. Mohammad Basshar Arafat of Maryland. The delegation was warmly…
On Saturday and Sunday, September 13 and 14, 2014, IECOC Weekend Islamic School began its first day of classes for 2014-2015. New and returning students, their parents, and teachers were all excited to begin another productive and positive year of learning. The IECOC Weekend Islamic School is composed of the…
On Wednesday, September 17th, 2014, IECOC hosted a meeting to formally launch the newly-established Shia Muslim Council of Southern California (SMC). The Shia Muslim Council of Southern California (SMC) is an independent umbrella organization that has been developed in coordination with a number of Shia Muslim Islamic centers and mosques…