Dear IAR Community,
Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh,
Alhamdulillah, we were truly blessed to host our first Jumuah prayer at the new IAR at Page campus last week. The turnout was incredible, and we are deeply grateful for the overwhelming show of support from our community. Seeing so many brothers and sisters come together to worship was a powerful reminder of the strength and unity within our congregation.
With that said, we also recognize that the large attendance presented a few logistical challenges, particularly related to space and parking. These are, Alhamdulillah, good problems to have—and we are taking immediate and thoughtful steps to address them.
Here are three actions we’re implementing right away to help improve your Jumuah experience:
- Addition of a 3rd Jumuah Shift:
To better accommodate our growing numbers, we will be adding a third Jumuah shift at the IAR @ Page campus. To ensure consistency across our locations, the Jumuah timings at IAR @ Page will now mirror those of our Main Campus. As the second shift tends to be the most crowded, we kindly encourage those who are able to attend the first or third shift to do so. - Expanded Parking Solutions:
We are actively working to expand our parking capacity by clearing additional land in the coming weeks. In the interim, we will be adding temporary parking spaces to help meet demand. We respectfully remind everyone to please avoid parking in the neighboring Tanglewood community or other residential areas, so that we may continue to be good neighbors to those around us. - Traffic Management and Flow:
To ensure a smoother exit from the campus, we will be assigning traffic control personnel at the junction of Page Road. Please note that only right-hand turns will be permitted when exiting after Jumuah to prevent backups and keep traffic flowing safely and efficiently.
We are sincerely grateful for your ongoing support, patience, and understanding as we continue to fine-tune the operations at our new campus. It is your active participation and heartfelt commitment that make this center a vibrant and welcoming space. May Allah (SWT) bless our community abundantly and guide us all as we grow and move forward together.
Sincerely,
Osama Said, OD
Chairman , Islamic Association of Raleigh
