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…
On Friday, September 19, 2014, members of the IECOC Hajj Group will be departing from various cities across the nation and embarking upon the annual Hajj pilgrimage. The Hajj Group will first visit the city of Medina, where pilgrims will pay their respects to the Holy Prophet (pbuh&hf), his pure…
On Saturday, September 6th, the IECOC will be celebrating the birth of the 8th Imam, Ali bin Musa Al-Ridha (as). The program will start at 7:30 PM with prayers, insha’Allah. Imam Ali bin Musa Al-Ridha (as) was born in Madina in the house of his father, Imam Musa Al-Kadhim (as),…