Accessibility
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.
Babysitting
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].
Daily Iftars
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.
Zakat & Fidya
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.
Live Streaming
Your masjid will livestream select Friday Reminders, Tarweeh Prayers, Qiyam, and more. You can tune in on our YouTube channel.
Taraweeh
Taraweeh will be offered each night after Isha with witr after eight and after twenty rakaat (sets of prayers).
Itikaf
Itikaf begins on the night of Tuesday, April 11. Itikaf registration is required. Click here to read full guidelines and register.
Tahajjud
Parking & Security
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
If you have any security and safety issues please call: (984) 215-1854 or send an email to [email protected]
Housekeeping
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.
Volunteering
Vending
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].
Eid
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.
