Announcements
Condemning Attack on Charlie Hebdo
Central Illinois Mosque and Islamic center (CIMIC) strongly condemns the brutal, barbaric shooting attack on the offices of the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo. This senseless attack is an assault on freedom of speech. The proper response to such attacks on the freedoms we hold dear is not to vilify any faith, but instead to marginalize…
Eid Al-Adha 2014
The first day of Eid Al-Adha will be Saturday, October 4, 2014. Two Eid prayers, first one is at 8:00 AM, the second one is at 10:30AM. Simple breakfast & children event will follow the prayers. Parking for out of town & handicapped only. Bring change to give the children who great you with Eid…
Supplemental Jumu’ah Prayer Starting 9/5/2014 at 2:10pm
Effective 9/5/2014, CIMIC will be holding two Jumu’ah prayers every Friday. The main congregational prayer will continue to be at 1:10pm year-round. A supplemental congregational prayer will be held at 2:10pm while Central Daylight Time remains in effect. When Central Standard Time resumes in November then the supplemental prayer will shift to 12:10pm insha’Allah.
Governor Quinn Statement on Eid al-Fitr
Office of the Governor Pat Quinn For Immediate Release Monday, July 28, 2014 Contact Press Line: (312) 814-3158 Grant Klinzman Grant.Klinzman@illinois.gov Dave Blanchette Dave.Blanchette@illinois.gov Governor Quinn Statement on Eid al-Fitr CHICAGO – Governor Pat Quinn today issued the following statement on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan: “Today, Muslims…
Eid al-Fitr 2014
Eid al-Fitr is on Monday, July 28, 2014. There will be two sets of Eid congregational prayers, starting at 8:00 AM (with takbirat at 7:30 AM) and 10:30 AM (with takbirat at 10:00 AM). Contact manager@cimic.org to assist with Eid breakfast and other activities. Parking is reserved for handicapped, elderly, and those from outside Champaign…