On Wednesday, February 8th, the Religious Leaders Council of Orange County convened at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Tustin to explore what their communities can do to resolve the anticipated prejudice in light of the recent political and social issues which have unfolded in our nation. The council expressed their…
In light of the recent events taking place across the nation, the IECOC has also been receiving much support from our neighbors in the Orange County community in the form of telephone calls and post cards, many which express happiness that Muslims have become an integral part of the community.…
On Saturday, February 18th, the IECOC will hold an Arabic program to commemorate the martyrdom of Lady Fatima al-Zahra (as), daughter of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). The theme of the program will highlight the importance of cohesion strengthening relationships within the family, as these are the issues which most affect…
On Thursday, February 2nd, The Most Reverend Kevin Vann, Bishop of the Diocese of Orange visited Dr. Qazwini at the IECOC to show support and solidarity for the community. The Bishop offered his prayers for the safety of our nation at large. We appreciate, value, and cherish the relationship between…
On Wednesday, February 1st, a press conference was held in Los Angeles to show support and solidarity with the Muslim community in the face of the recent executive order. It was initiated by Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, with the participation of other council members, the city attorney, and the mayor, Eric…
On Thursday, February 2nd, the chief of police of Costa Mesa, Robert Sharpnack, along with the public affairs manager, Roxi Fyad, visited the IECOC. Chief Sharpnack spoke to the community and received an award for service and keeping our citizens safe and protected. Dr. Qazwini spoke on the importance of…
On Thursday, February 9th, the IECOC will commemorate the martyrdom of the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad (sa), Lady Fatima al-Zahra (as). We take this opportunity to celebrate the achievements of Muslim women and to empower and inspire them to partake in the civil, social, and political aspects of our…
On Tuesday, January 17th, Dr. Qazwini attended the ordination of The Most Reverend Timothy Edward Freyer, Titular Bishop of Strathearn, as Auxiliary Bishop of Orange. The event took place at St. Colombian Church in Garden Grove, California, hosting a large attendance of interfaith leaders and ecumenical officers.
The 2017 IECOC Ziyara Trip to Iraq and Iran is coming up fast! Spaces are filling up quickly, so please do not hesitate to take advantage of this spiritually enriching opportunity. See the flyer above for dates, registration, and details.
On Sunday, January 22nd, the Shia Muslim Council of Southern California held their regular General Body Meeting at Dar-e-Zahra in Santa Ana, California. The meeting was the first of the year and discussed planned projects and the vision for the year.