Ramadan & Eid 2024 - 1445
Islamic Organization of Southern Tier
161 Grand Ave, Johnson City, NY
First Night of Taraweeh
Sunday, March 10, 2024
First Day of Fasting
Monday, March 11, 2024
First Iftar
Friday, March 15, 2024
Eid-ul-Fitr 2024
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Important Information
Taraweeh Prayer Led By
Isha Prayer: 8:45 PM
There will be 20 Rakahs Taraweeh & Khatm-Ul-Qur’an will be on Sunday, April 7, 2024.
Imam Sofian
RAKAHS 1 - 6
Imam Anas
RAKAHS 7 - 14
Hafidh Islam
RAKAHS 15 - 20
Childcare
Small children making noise will not be permitted in the prayer halls and parents with small children should pray downstairs. Please be mindful of others when bringing children.
Option 1: Paid Child Care ($100/Month)
Paid child care will be available on weekends & last ten nights of Ramadan. Childcare will be held in the community center building, adjacent to the masjid building.
AGES 3-9 ONLY (10+ WITH PARENTS)
Parents can volunteer 1-2 days to waive the childcare fee.
Option 2: Open Play & Open Pray
Parents are welcome to pray downstairs during Taraweeh with their small children.
Small children making noise will not be permitted in the prayer halls.
Lets Go Green This Ramadan!
IOST is committed to zero waste and recycling.
DO YOUR PART:
- Bring your own reusable bottles for water
- Reduce, Reuse & Recycle
Halaqahs & Events
Halaqahs During Ramadan
DAILY
Morning & Evening Adhkaar
TIMINGS: AFTER FAJR & BEFORE MAGHRIB
Led By: Imam Sofian Mayet
Details: Each day, Imam Sofian will do a short 10 minute
Dhikr & Dua session after Fajr prayer, and before
iftar/Maghrib. We encourage everyone to attend
& break fast in the masjid.
DAILY
Daily Hadith Khatirah
TIMINGS: AFTER FAJR
Led By: Imam Sofian Mayet
Details: Every day, Imam Sofian will spend 10 minutes
going over various hadith related to Ramadan, its
rulings, and the virtues of fasting. This will be held
after the Dhikr.
DAILY
Surah Kahf Explanation
TIMINGS: KHATIRAH AFTER 8 RAKAHS
Led By: Imam Anas Shaikh
Details: After 8 rakahs daily, Imam Anas will hold a 10 minute
khatirah going over a few verses of Surah Kahf each
day. This is a surah that teaches us how to protect
our faith in today’s day and age.
Weekly
Sisters Study of Surah Hadeed
TIMINGS: SATURDAYS AFTER DHUHR (1:30 PM)
Led By: Sister Areeba Baig
Details: A sisters only halaqah, led by Sister Areeba Baig, on the
meanings & explanation of Surah Hadeed. This surah is
meant to serve as a wake up call. Held in-person & online.
Weekly
Muqarraboon Brothers
TIMINGS: FRIDAYS AFTER TARAWEEH
Led By: Imam Anas Shaikh
Details: Muqarraboon is IOST’s weekly halaqah for brothers
ages 18-35. Join us late night on Fridays (after Taraweeh)
and we have a different halaqah each week!
Weekly
He Was The Qur’an
TIMINGS: SATURDAYS AFTER TARAWEEH
Led By: Imam Sofian Mayet
Details: Join Imam Sofian every Saturday night after the
taraweeh prayers, as he goes over a series called
“He Was the Qur’an”, explaining the character of
the Prophet (saw), and how we can also implement
these qualities.
Weekly
Saabiqoon Sisters
TIMINGS: SATURDAYS 2:30 PM
Led By: Sister Areeba Baig
Details: Saabiqoon Sisters ia IOST’s weekly halaqah for sisters
ages 18-35. Join us each Saturday afternoon as we
spend time together, learning about Islam, and
becoming better Muslims.
Ramadan Activities
FIRST EVER IFTAR EXPO
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Join us for an evening of iftars at the masjid! On Saturday, April 6, 2024, IOST will host an ‘iftar expo’ where different local restaurants and businesses will showcase and sell their iftars to the community.
IOST is looking for vendors to sign up for selling iftars. Vendor booths are free.
SISTERS QIYAAM
Evening of Friday, March 22, 2024 (13th Night of Ramadan)
After Taraweeh prayer end, all sisters are encouraged to join us for our annual Sisters Qiyaam, featuring talks and programs by sisters, qiyaams by local sisters, dhikr, bonding activities, and suhoor. All sisters are welcome and those under the age of 15 should have an adult with them.
GRAND QIYAAM
Evening of Friday, April 5, 2024 (27th Night of Ramadan)
Inshallah, the IOST will host its ‘Grand Qiyaam’ on the 27th night of Ramadan. There will be different worships throughout the night, with dhikr, duas, tahajjud prayers, lectures, and more. Suhoor will also be served. IOST will also have qiyaams in all last 10 nights of Ramadan.
FIRST FAST CELEBRATIONS
Saturday, April 6, 2024 (After Isha Prayer)
Is your child going to do a full fast for the first time this Ramadan? If so, IOST will honor them with a recognition and gift in front of the community after Isha Prayer on Saturday, April 6, 2024.
RAMADAN KNIGHTS
Friday, March 22, 2024
Calling all youth to take the Ramadan Knights challenge! IOST will have a set of challenges during Ramadan, and those with the most points at the end will receive a special award. Challenges will consist of different ibadah done during the month of Ramadan.
RAMADAN FAMILY TIME
Every Saturday from 5 PM to 6 PM
Ramadan Family Time is held from 5 pm to 6 pm each Saturday in Ramadan. Join us as we have short halaqah, along with some games and activities for children. This event is free and each week we will have different topics to go over!
Join our sustainers club!
Sponsor a day of expenses at the IOST.
Donate one time or $85 monthly
IOST’S EXPENSES ARE
$1,000
PER DAY
Iftars At IOST
IFTAR PROVIDED AT MASJID ON WEEKENDS
Inshallah, Iftars will be provided every Friday,
Saturday, & Sunday at 6 PM for all
BREAK YOUR FAST AT MASJID
IOST will have dates, water, and light refreshments everyday at iftar time at the masjid. We encourage to come for maghrib prayer and break your fast at the Masjid.
Iftar Sponsorship
IOST is collecting funds to provide iftar at the Masjid. The total cost of the iftars is $30,000. Please consider making a donation for iftar.
Volunteers
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR
- Event Programming
- Logistics
- Activities
Our Masjid cannot run without the help of volunteers!
Sign Up Volunteer
We are in need of many volunteers to make our masjid run smoothly during Ramadan.
Adults and students of all level needed!
Eid Information
Last 10 Nights of Ramadan
Begin on the night of Saturday, March 30, 2024
Eid-ul-Fitr 2024
Wednesday April 10, 2024
Khatm-ul-Qur'an
Sunday, April 7, 2024
Sadaqah Tul-Fitr
Minimum: $10/Person | Suggested: $15/Person
LAST 10 NIGHTS OF RAMADAN
GRAND QIYAAM
KHATM-UL-QUR'AN
KHATM-UL-QUR'AN
EID-UL-FITR
- Eid-ul-Fitr will be on Wednesday, April 10, 2024
1ST PRAYER
Takbeerat : 7:30 AM
Salah: 8:00 AM
Led by: Imam Anas Shaikh
2ND PRAYER
Takbeerat : 9:00 AM
Salah: 9:30 AM
Led by: Imam Anas Shaikh
- Both Eid Prayers will be held at the IOST
EID CELEBRATIONS
Gifts & Goodie Bags
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
(After the Eid Prayers)
Inshallah, IOST will distribute gifts
& goodie bags for children after
the Eid prayers.
Eid Carnival
Weekend After Eid (Date TBD)
Join us for rides, fun, games, food,
and more Eid celebrations for all
in the community!
Eid Breakfast
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
7:00 - 10:00 AM
Inshallah, breakfast will be available
for purchase through food truck
vendors.
Coffee, Doughnuts, Brownies,
Scones, Canolis, Waffles, Funnel
Cakes, Lattes, Mochas, and more!
Donate this Ramadan
Iftar Sponsorship
IOST is collecting funds to distribute iftar to the community every Friday, Saturday, & Sunday in Ramadan.
Ramadan Expenses
There are many programs & activities held during the month of Ramadan. Our costs (besides iftars) are around $30,000.
Masjid Operations
During the month of Ramadan, consider supporting our masjid operations. The masjid is run 100% by donations.
Zakat
IOST distributes all zakat received to those in need. We do not use any zakat money for our operations.
