Iftar at Masjid Omar – 9th of Dhul Hijjah – Arafah

Abu Qatadah reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, was asked about fasting the day of Arafat and he said, “It will expiate the sins of the previous and upcoming years.” [Sahih Muslim]

Following ANIC the 9th of Dhul Hijjah is going to be Saturday, 15th June.

Following local moon sighting of Australia it will be Monday, 17th June.

Iftar will be served at Omar Mosque both days to cater for everyone inshaAllah

Please fast this blessed day and come to Omar Mosque for a delicious iftar.

Eid Announcement Per ANIC

Following the announcement from Saudi Arabia, Eid will be
Sunday 16th of June

Eid Prayer
UniHall
Building 11
University of Wollongong
8:30 am sharp
Hall will be available from 7:30am.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/GtWJ2RndFEZLcE6L7

Please note that this hall is different from the UOW Sports Hub that we normally pray at and is slightly smaller as well. Please try to accommodate each other. Please be on time and bring your prayer matt.

⭐️ Wollongong Eid Festival⭐️

Eid Festival Tomorrow

We are excited to announce that the Masaajid in Wollongong will be having an Eid festival this year following Ramadan.

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❕Don’t miss out!!! Join us for a fun day with rides, food and good company In Sha Allah.

Update for brothers and sisters following local moon sighting

For the brothers and sisters who follow local moonsighting, Masjid Omar Comittee would like to announce that the moon has not been sighted in Australia.

Eid will be on Thursday 11 April inshAllah.

Eid prayer will be held at

Beaton Park Leisure Centre

https://maps.app.goo.gl/iypVGLC46VzWub4U9

Hall timing 6:30am – 7:45am
Prayer 7:15 am sharp inshaAllah

Please note this is not the Snakepit Basketball Stadium.

Masjid Omar Committee reminds brothers and sisters, as announced already, for those following calculation from ANIC, Eid is tomorrow 10th of April at UOW Sports Hub 7:30am.

Eid Mubarak to all.

Parking for Eid Prayer Wednesday 10 Apr

As it is a working day, we have been permitted to park only at P4.

P4 is at the Western Entrance of the University of Wollongong. You are allowed to drop off any family members in the drop-off lane in front of the Sports Hub, but then will need to park at P4.

P4 is 5-7 minutes walk from the hall, so please be conscious of time.

Please be respectful of the traffic and pedestrian management team. Fines will apply to those parking outside the designated P4.

Ramadan Announcements

Start Ramadan calculation

As announced by ANIC the first of Ramadan will be Tue 12 March per the calculation. First Taraweeh prayer will be offered on Mon 11 March.

Start Ramadan moon Sighting

Moon was sighted in Tennant Creek, Australia, on 11th of March. Ramadan begins per moonsighting on 12th of March as well.

Maghrib Prayer

Maghrib prayer will NOT be delayed in Ramadan. It will continue to be 5 minutes after azan.

Iftar

Iftar will be served everyday straight after Maghrib prayer throughout the month of Ramadan.

No Coke products to be served in the masjid

No Pepsi products to be served in the masjid

No Medjool dates to be served in the masjid

Continue reading “Ramadan Announcements”

Update for brothers and sisters following local moon sighting

Assalam alaikom

For the brothers and sisters who follow local moonsighting masjid Omar Comittee would like to announce the moon has been sighted in Tennant Creek, Australia.

First of Ramadan for those following local moon sighting will be Tuesday 12th of March.

Masjid Omar Committee reminds brothers and sisters, as announced already, for those following calculation from ANIC, Ramadan is also starting tomorrow, 12th of March.

Ramadan Mubarak to all.

Ramadan Competitions

1- Salah Marathon for Kids

Pray in congregation (Jama’a) at the masjid. Pick up your Salaat calendar from the masjid and get it signed by the imam for every prayer you pray in Jama’a at Omar Mosque (only first Jama’a, Jumma any session). Most prayers in congregation wins. More rules on the calendar. Calendars are available in the kitchenette.

Ages 10 and under: $150 Rebel Sports Voucher

Ages 11 – 16: $200 Rebel Sports Voucher

2 – Ramadan Quiz – All Ages

Every night between Isha Azan and Jama’a, Sheikh Abdul Rahman will be giving a talk inshAllah. On Saturday, the 6th of April, there will be a quiz held on these talks. Most points wins.

Ages 20 and under: $100 Rebel Sports Voucher

Ages above 20: $150 Bunnings Voucher