Special Events

Annual IAR Picnic

The Islamic Association of Raleigh hosts an annual picnic in which the entire community is invited to enjoy sports, free food and a chance to meet other Muslims!

Community Health Fair

The Islamic Association of Raleigh and the local health care community put together an annual free Community Health Fair which provides free checkups and medical information for the entire community.

Community Events

The Islamic Association of Raleigh has planned the following Community Events for 2011. The goal of these events is to foster brotherhood and increase participation in various activities.

Most of the events repeat annually and are well received and attended by the community members, neighbors, and guests. Please plan to attend these events and invite your neighbors and co-workers for the Dawah Open House.

Event Location Tentative Schedule
Dawah Open House Islamic Center of Raleigh Saturday February 26
Community Day
General Body Meeting 		Islamic Center of Raleigh Saturday March 26
Health Fair Method Park Community Center Saturday April 16
Community Picnic Falls Lake State Recreation Area
Beaver Dam Shelters 		Sunday April 24
Al-Iman School Fundraising TBD Saturday April 30
Ramadan Quran Contest Registration Islamic Center of Raleigh Friday August 26
29th Night of Ramadan Jim Graham Bldg
NC State Fairgrounds 		Sunday August 28
(Depends on moon sighting)
Eidul Fitr Salah Jim Graham Bldg
NC State Fairgrounds 		Tuesday August 30
(Depends on moon sighting)
Ramadan Quran Contest Late Registration Islamic Center of Raleigh Friday September 2
Ramadan Quran Contest Islamic Center of Raleigh September 24 and 25
October 1 and 2
Ramadan Quran Contest Award Ceremony Islamic Center of Raleigh Friday October 21
Eidul Adha Salah Jim Graham Bldg
NC State Fairgrounds 		Saturday November 5
(Depends on moon sighting)