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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  ﷻ and His Prophet Muhammed ﷺ. 

Stay Connected with your Masjid

First Night of Taraweeh

Friday, February 28th

First Day of Fasting

Saturday, March 1st

Eid al-Fitr

Sunday, March 30th

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

  • Taraweeh will be offered each night after Isha with witr after eight and after twenty rakaat (sets of prayers).

Ramadan Timetable

Print or pick up a copy in the lobby

Ramadan Logistics

All of you questions answered from A-Z

Ramadan Events

See what's happening at your masjid

Ramadan Giving

Donate to your masjid

IAR App

Prayer times and more on the go

Volunteer

Give back to the community

Watch live

Tune in to IAR TV

Ramadan Feedback

Help us improve

Ramadan Programs

Special Programs
  • 2/22

Ramadan Lighting

  • IAR Atwater
  • 3/23

Eid Bazaar

  • IAR Atwater
  • 3/8

Khatm Al Quran

  • Fairgrounds
  • After Fajr & Maghrib
  • 3/8

Eid Al Fitr & EidFest

  • After Fajr & Maghrib
  • Fairgrounds
  • 3/8

1st Taraweeh

  • IAR Atwater + Page
  • After Fajr & Maghrib
  • 3/8

Converts Iftar

  • IAR
  • After Fajr & Maghrib
  • 3/8

Eid Bazaar

  • IAR
  • After Fajr & Maghrib
Recurring Programs
  • Every Day

Khatira

Short community reminder

  • After Fajr & Maghrib
  • IAR Atwater
  • Thursdays

RISE Recharge

Short community reminder

  • After Maghrib
  • After Fajr & Maghrib
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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 wheelchair accessible prayer halls 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.

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. 

InshaAllah, IAR will be offering drive-through Iftar (evening) meal service during the month of Ramadan, 

Those in need, refugees, travelers, and those alone during Ramadan can pick up their Iftar meal to go between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM, Monday through Thursday.

Meals will be distributed on a first-come-first-served basis.

We are excited to serve over 5,000 individuals during the month, including those joining us for Suhoor in the final ten nights of Ramadan. If you would like to sponsor an Iftar, please use this link. Your generous donations are used by IAR’s very own Al-Ma’idah Kitchen & Café to cook delicious and nutritious meals for the community. 
 
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 your masjid $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. 

Begins the morning of [date] at 3:45 AM. Suhoor will be provided every morning during the last ten nights.

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.

Information for bazaar registration will be posted here.

Eid prayers will be held on March 30th, 2025 at the NC State Fairgrounds inshaAllah. All logistics details will be posted here and across IAR channels closer to the end of Ramadan.  

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Ramadan Giving

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 Renewal

During this blessed month, we’re focusing on two critical upgrades that will enhance our shared worship experience:

Carpets of Comfort brings renewed life to our prayer areas by replacing worn carpets—over two decades old and trodden by countless worshippers—with more supportive, padded flooring.

Simultaneously, Sounds of Shahadah aims to improve the audio system in our gym overflow space, ensuring crisp, clear recitations and sermons that resonate with every attendee. Your generous support helps us complete these important projects.

Any funds raised above our target will be directed to the masjid’s general fund, the backbone of our Ramadan and year-round activities—covering essential services like our utility bills, which nearly triple during this sacred season, and enabling us to continue providing transformative programming for all.

Carpets of Comfort

Our beloved carpets have served as a foundation for more than half a million sujood—truly manifesting the core purpose of a masjid as a place of prostration. “The mosques of Allah are only to be maintained by those who believe in Allah and the Last Day” (Qur’an 9:18), caring for and renewing these carpets is both a sign of our iman (faith) and respect for this sacred space. By installing new, padded carpets, we ease the physical strain on the knees and backs of worshipers, creating a more serene environment that allows us to focus on our worship and devotion to Allah.

For over two decades, our carpets have quietly witnessed over half a million sujood, serving as the humble ground for our most intimate moments of worship. The Prophet (peace be upon him) reminded us that “Cleanliness is half of faith” (Sahih Muslim), emphasizing the value of maintaining a pure, welcoming environment for all who enter. By replacing these worn carpets with padded, more comfortable ones, we uphold the sanctity of our masjid and safeguard the physical well-being of our community members. This renewal not only provides a softer, more serene place for prayer, but also honors our responsibility to maintain “the mosques of Allah” (Qur’an 9:18) so they continue to inspire and uplift every heart that prostrates within these walls.

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Sounds of Shahadah

In times of overflow for Jumu’ah and large gatherings, our gym becomes a vital extension of the masjid. Upgrading the speakers not only enriches the khutbah experience, but also aligns with the teaching to “Beautify the Qur’an with your voices” (Abu Dawud). Clear and high-quality audio fosters a deeper connection with the recitation and sermons, while soundproofing ensures multiple programs can run concurrently without disturbance. These enhancements reduce our reliance on outsourced audio services, strengthen our community bonds, and make the gym a versatile hub for future events.

Our gym space becomes essential for overflow khutbah attendance and community events, yet its audio system and acoustic setup can sometimes impede an immersive spiritual experience. The Qur’an encourages believers to “Beautify the Qur’an with your voices” (Sunan Abi Dawud), a directive we can better fulfill through clear, upgraded speakers and improved sound insulation. These enhancements ensure the message of every recitation and sermon resonates powerfully, whether in the main musallah or the gym. At the same time, adding soundproofing allows multiple programs to run simultaneously without disruption, fostering a more dynamic and efficient use of our facilities. By investing in these improvements, we create a more inclusive and uplifting environment for all worshippers and event attendees.

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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.

Become a part of something more

We rely on our generous community to create a lasting impact and ensure the continuous operations of your Masjid as the gathering place, school, and house of worship for Muslims across the Triangle.

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الَّذِينَ يُنفِقُونَ أَمْوَالَهُم بِاللَّيْلِ وَالنَّهَارِ سِرًّا وَعَلَانِيَةً فَلَهُمْ أَجْرُهُمْ عِندَ رَبِّهِمْ وَلَا خَوْفٌ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا هُمْ يَحْزَنُونَ

Those who spend their wealth in charity day and night, secretly and openly—their reward is with their Lord, and there will be no fear for them, nor will they grieve.”
– The Holy Quran 2:274

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