Muharram and the season of Ashura are upon us once again. During this time, millions of Muslims come together to commemorate one of the greatest sacrifices and struggles in Islamic history: the sacrifice of Imam Husayn (as) and his family and companions. Imam Husayn’s (as) ultimate sacrifice teaches us the…
On Sunday, October 19, 2014, IECOC held its annual Eid carnival in the beautiful Irvine Regional Park. This year’s Carnival was a resounding success, and community members enjoyed all of the delicious food, games, prizes, and other activities. IECOC would like to thank all those who participated in this great…
On Wednesday, October 15, 2014 Saudi Arabia sentenced to death a Shia Muslim Scholar, Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr who has spearheaded the country’s pro-democracy movement and has championed the cause for basic human rights for all Saudi minorities, including the disenfranchised Shia population in the Saudi Kingdom. Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr, a…
On Wednesday, October 15, 2014 Saudi Arabia sentenced to death a Shia Muslim Scholar, Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr who has spearheaded the country’s pro-democracy movement and has championed the cause for basic human rights for all Saudi minorities, including the disenfranchised Shia population in the Saudi Kingdom. Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr, a…
IECOC invites you and your families to join us in celebration of Eid at our annual Eid Carnival, which will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2014. This is a unique opportunity for the entire community to get together and enjoy a beautiful day at Irvine Regional Park. Our Carnival…
Assalaam alaikum dear sisters and brothers! ECOC invites you to this year’s Newport Beach/Irvine/Mesa CROP Hunger Walk Where: Our Lady Queen of Angels School, across from Corona Del Mar High School. A 7k walk around the beautiful Newport Beach Back Bay. A shorter 4k walk will also be available. When:…
The Shia Muslim Council of Southern California extends its warmest wishes to you and your families on the joyous occasion of Eid al-Ghadeer. Please see the Ghadeer Message from the President of SMC, Sayed Moustafa al-Qazwini, below: In the Name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful October 13,…
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…