Welcome to the IAR Ramadan Hub

Ramadan Mubarak

With the observance of this Holy month of Ramadan, we wish you all the blessings, forgiveness, mercy, and peace it brings. We ask Allah ﷻ to accept all your fasts and righteous deeds, and to illuminate your hearts with the love of Allah and His Prophet Muhammed ﷺ. May this beautiful month bring blessings, health, and safety upon you and your loved ones. Ameen.

Khatm Night

Monday, April 8

Eid ul Fitr

Wednesday, April 10

Eid Fest

Saturday, April 13

Abu Hurayrah narrated that the Prophet said to his Companions, “There has come to you the month of Ramadan, which Allaah has enjoined you to fast. In this month, the gates of Paradise are opened and the gates of Hellfire are closed. The devils are chained in this month, and there is a night in it which is better than a thousand months of worship: whoever is deprived of its goodness is indeed deprived.”
Abu Hurayrah narrated that the Prophet said to his Companions, “There has come to you the month of Ramadan, which Allaah has enjoined you to fast. In this month, the gates of Paradise are opened and the gates of Hellfire are closed. The devils are chained in this month, and there is a night in it which is better than a thousand months of worship: whoever is deprived of its goodness is indeed deprived.”

Stay Connected to Your Masjid this Ramadan

Pay your Zakat

We have two great options!

Zakat al-Fitr

$15/person due before Eid Prayer

Fidya/Kaffarah

Fulfill your obligation online if applicable

Sponsor iftar/suhoor

Support meals for those in need

Masjid Donation

Sustain this Amazing Programming

Ramadan Timetable

Print or pick up a copy in the lobby

Ramadan Logistics

All of you questions answered from A-Z

Ramadan Programing

See what's happening at your masjid

Itikaaf Registration

Pre-registration is required.

Download the app

Prayer times and more

Volunteer

Give back to the community

Watch live Programs

Tune in to IAR TV

Taraweeh Babysitting

Sign your child up for free babysitting at IAR

Ramadan Programs

Your questions answered

Ramadan Logistics

The Islamic Association of Raleigh strives to provide an inclusive environment for our community members with special needs and disabilities.

The main building has a wheelchair-accessible prayer hall and bathrooms, as well as elevator access to the upper floors. IAR has a few wheelchairs available for use on site on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Every 1PM Jumuah Khutbah is live-streamed with ASL interpretation as well.

Please contact our Special Needs Facilitator at [email protected] with any questions or requests.

IAR will offer an on-site babysitting service for Taraweeh worshipers. To register, please use this link.

  • The babysitting service will be offered nighly from Isha to after the first Dua (after the 8 rakats).  Children must be picked up immediately after the dua that follows the first 8 rakats.
  • Prior registration is required.
  • Please drop off your children (ages 3-7) at the Al Iman preschool (red brick building by the playground) no more than 10 minutes before Isha.
  • We can only offer babysitting services for children ages 3-7.
  • The IAR and babysitters are not responsible for lost/broken/misplaced items/toys your child brings to the babysitting room.
  • All children must be toilet trained. Volunteers will not change diapers/pull ups.
  • Parents need to be sure to answer their phones while children are in the care of babysitters.  
  • Only authorized individuals may check out children from babysitting. Children will not be permitted to leave without an authorized individual. 
  • For any inquiries please email [email protected].

InshaAllah, IAR will offer drive-through Iftar (evening) meals during the month of Ramadan, Monday through Thursday.

Needy, refugees, travelers, and those alone during Ramadan can pick up their Iftar meal to go between 6:00 and 7:00 PM. 

Iftars will be offered on a first-come-first-served basis.

Through the entire month we look forward to serving over 5,000 indiviudals including those who join us for suhoor during the last ten nights.
 
If you would like to sponsor an Iftar, please use this link. Your generous donations are use by IAR’s very own Al-Ma’idah Kitchen & Café to cook delicious and nutritious meals for the community. 
 
PLEASE NOTE: The daily Iftar service is reserved solely for those who need it. If you are in a position where you can offset the cost of your meal, we highly encourage you to do so (each meal costs us $13.50).
 

After considering the rate of inflation, Zakat ul Fitr for this year is determined to be $15 per person, and Fiddyah $8 per day (of missed fasting).

You can fulfill these obligations online, using our lobby kiosks, or with cash/check using the appropriate envelope. 

Your masjid will livestream select Friday Reminders, Tarweeh Prayers, Qiyam, and more. You can tune in on our YouTube channel

Itikaf is offered during the last ten nights. Itikaf registration is required. REGISTER HERE

Begins the morning of Sunday, March 31 at 3:45 AM. Suhoor will be provided daily.

When parking at IAR, please remember the following:

  • Respect our neighbors and other community members 
  • Park in designated areas only
  • Follow directions of parking team
  • Do not park in or block fire lanes, gates, or driveways
  • Do not park where you’re not supposed to, towing is enforced 24/7

 

Handicap Parking: If parking lot gates are closed please let a member of our parking team know you need handicap parking. A displayed handicap permit is always required. You can apply for one here.

If you have any security and safety issues please call: (984) 215-1854 or send an email to [email protected]

IAR’s cleaning staff and volunteers work tirelessly to keep your masjid clean and comfortable for worship. We maintain filtration systems and professional disinfectant treatments throughout the building. 

Please be respectful of community spaces and clean up after yourself and your children. 

The Islamic Association of Raleigh needs you help to ensure another great Ramadan experience for our IAR community. There are many tasks across many committees to help out with. Please use this form let us know which tasks/committees you can volunteer for.

IAR offers vending opportunities at select events. Vending is prohibited at IAR facilities with the exception of registered and confirmed vendors for a specific event.

For more information please contact [email protected].

In line with the Fiqh Council of North America and the Triangle Imams Council, Eid prayers will be held on April 10th, 2024 at the NC State Fairgrounds inshaAllah. All logistics details will be posted here and across IAR channels closer to the end of Ramadan.  

Volunteer this Ramadan

Sustain your masjid

Take advantage of the increased barakah by donating to your masjid this month by automating your giving through our Daily Sadaqa challenge or fundraiser.

We are delighted to highlight the amazing work of our community in this impact report. 

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