Welcoming the month of Ramadan

Dear Community Members,
 
Assalamu alaikum,
 
We are blessed to welcome the holy month of Ramadan, which will begin on the evening of Friday, February 28, 2025. The first Taraweeh prayer will take place at 8:00 PM after Isha. The first day of the month of Ramadan 2025 will be on Saturday, March 1, and Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Sunday, March 30, 2025, InshaAllah.
 
Click on the following link to find the Ramadan schedule, which includes prayer times, Taraweeh details, and key community events.
 
Upcoming Iftar Events – Mark Your Calendars!
We invite you to join us for community Iftars generously sponsored by various groups. Please register where required.
 
Saturday, March 1– Sponsored by the Blue Chopstix Halal Chinese Cuisine, Guelph (Registration required). https://forms.gle/qwb4SV4VqrimUFAV8
 
Saturday, March 8– Sponsored by the Pakistan Canada Association (Registration required).
https://forms.gle/CToG7nx4FQqeegW8A
 
Saturday, March 15– Sponsored by the Bangladesh Association of Guelph  (Registration required). https://forms.gle/CA7aN4BnBxmW5EddA
 
Friday, March 21– Sponsored by Islamic Relief Canada (Ticketed    event).Tickets available on Fridays.
 
Saturday, March 22– Sponsored by the Arab Community of Guelph (Registration required).
https://forms.gle/FNqi4jEzGVds4VpAA
 
Friday, March 28– Sponsored by the MSOG Ramadan Calendar Sponsors (Registration required). https://forms.gle/awjQezv9aBD9RsG56
 

Insha’Allah we are again running Ramadan Food Hamper drive at our Masjid. However, we are only accepting the following items. Please bring one or more of the following items to the Masjid and place it in the bins located at Meezan School Entrance under the canopy.  

  • All Purpose Flour
  • Rice, Salt
  • Vegetable Oil
  • Sugar bags, 4KG
  • Ghee or Cooking Oil
  • Coffee or coffee beans
  • Tea bags
  • Canned beans / chickpeas / Lentils
  • Oatmeal and Pasta
  • Toiletries and feminine hygiene

Muslim Society of Guelph is extending help to any needy family in the community. If you are or know anyone who is in need of basic food items, kindly let us know and we will contact them for their needs. Insha’Allah we will do our best to accommodate as many needy as possible.  

Insha’Allah there will be a daily short (12-15 minutes) program before the iftar by one of our Imams. Kindly visit our facebook page to take benefit from our Imams’ for those who are unable to attend Iftars in-person. Insha’Allah use this opportunity to connect with your masjid and your brothers n sisters in Islam. 

The monthly expenses to run your community Centre and organize the daily and Friday prayers are $15,000. Kindly participate and take care of the OPERATION of your MASJID for ONE DAY by donating.

Select a method to donate.

  • E-transfer, donate@msofg.org (There is no cost to MSOG via etransfer and your 100% donation comes to us)
  •  Become a monthly donor by participating in the Dollar A Day for Barakah
  •  Mailing cheque payable to Muslim Society of Guelph to: 286 Water Street, Guelph, ON N1G 1B8
  • Or call our IMAM at 1-519-546-3941 and he will take your credit card details or banking information to process one-time or set up monthly donations.
  • Or provide us your phone number and we can call you to help you process your donation.
  • You can click the QR Code and donate.

Parking Reminder
To accommodate our senior community members, please refrain from using the front parking lot during Jummah and Taraweeh prayers, as it is reserved for seniors only. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated in ensuring accessibility for everyone.
 
May Allah (SWT) bless us all with a spiritually fulfilling Ramadan. We look forward to your participation and prayers at the Masjid. 
 
Jazakum Allahu Khairan.
MSOG Management Team.