Announcement Date:
28 Feb, 2025
“Ramadan is the (month) in which the Quran was sent down, as a guide to mankind and a clear guidance and judgment (so that mankind will distinguish from right and wrong)..” (Quran 2:183)
Islamic Society of Delaware (ISD) wishes to inform you that based on ISD Moon Sighting Policy, Sheikh Abdelhadi, has confirmed that the moon for the holy month of Ramadan has been sighted in Saudi Arabia on February 28th, therefore, the first day of Ramadan will be Saturday, March 1st, Insha' Allah. May Allah (SWT) bless all Muslims with the bounties of this holy month. Taraweeh prayers will start on Friday night after Isha prayer. Iqama for Isha prayer will be at 7:45 PM at Masjid Ibraheem.
Taraweeh Prayer Arrangement: Brothers will be praying in the multipurpose hall and in the mezzanine floor area. There are also arrangement made under the covered area to accomodate the brothers overflow. Please remember to bring your prayer rug and wear a heavy winter coat when arriving late. Sisters will be praying Taraweeh in the old hall throughout the month of Ramadan. Limited Babysitting will be available from the first night of Ramadan for a suggested donation of $2 per night per child.
Parking: Parking is available at the Masjid, at the German club or at the ISD adjacent properties. Please do not park at any private property and obey the directions of the parking attendents when parking. Illegally, unsafe, or double-parked cars may be towed at Owners’ expense without prior notice. Please use extreme caution when crossing the street in the dark and only cross the street infront of the masjid where a parking assistant is available to guide you.
Iftar: ISD will host sponsored Iftar on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. During weekdays, Iftar will not be served, but ISD will provide water and dates for breaking the fast at Maghrib prayer
Fitra and Fidya: Fitra for this year has been decided to be $15 per person; and for people who cannot fast, Fidya has been decided to be $450 to cover the entire month of Ramadan. When you make these payments online, please clarify the purpose (Fitra or Fidya) so that they can be distributed accordingly.
Fundraising: ISD appreciates community’s help and depends on it to provide our services. A short duration fundraising will be held on the 23rd night of Ramadan (Saturday, March 22nd) after Isha Prayer, Insha’ Allah. Please plan to donate generously to help your organization in providing these essential religious and community services.
Khatam-al-Quran: We will Insha’ Allah have Khatam-al-Quran on the 29th night of Ramadan (Friday, March 28th)