Volunteer Training: Islam Festival Edinburgh

Islam Festival Edinburgh returns this year from August 4th to August 20th as part of the Fringe Festival.

Are you interested in helping out this year? In order to do so, you will need to attend our volunteer training workshop this Saturday between 2pm and 5.30pm.

 

Volunteer Opportunity: Classroom Assistant for our Arabic School

We have an exciting opportunity for a long-term ongoing volunteer opportunity with our Arabic School. We are looking for up to 4 dedicated and enthusiastic individuals who are able to commit to a few hours most Sunday’s during School Term to assist in each of our classes.

Click here to download our application pack for more details and to apply.

 

 

Eid is tomorrow!

With great pleasure we’d like to announce that Friday 15th June is first day of Eid Al Fitr

 

Prayer times are

5:30am

7:00 Arabic khutba only

9:30am

 

Zakat Al-Fitr: Last Day to Pay to the Mosque as an Agent

Zakat al-Fitr being distributed by Interpal last Ramadan.

Today is the LAST day we can accept Zakat al-Fitr if you would like the Mosque to distribute this on your behalf.

Zakat Al-Fitr will not be collected by the Mosque on the day of Eid. Any donations made on the day of Eid will be regarded as sadaqah for the Mosque’s use.

What should you do if you cannot pay Zakat al-Fitr to us by this evening?

There are two options, you may seek out another charity that distributes Zakat al-Fitr and make the payment to that organisation instead, many of whom can accept online payments. Alternatively, you may distribute the Zakat Al-Fitr directly to any local family you know that is in need.

The important aspect is that whoever is distributing the Zakat Al-Fitr is able to do so before the Eid Prayer.

Do you want to know when Eid is ?

Be the first to know. Subscribe to our mailing list so we can email you when Eid is on.

 

An announcement will be made after sunset on Thursday 14th June by email and on the website and on the recorded message on the phone system.

Sign up here

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Road closure around the mosque due to Edinburgh Marathon 26-27 May 2018

Assalam Alekom

Edinburgh Marathon Road closures will take place from Saturday 26/5/18 18:00 until Sunday 27/5/18 14:00.

If you plan to visit the mosque for

  • Iftar and Maghrib on Saturday Night
  • Isha and Taraweeh on Saturday Night
  • Fajr on Sunday Morning
  • Arabic School on Sunday Morning
  • Duhur prayer on Sunday afternoon

You will be affected.

 

Relevant roads closed near the mosque will be:

  • Potterrow
  • Chapel street
  • Bluccleuch Street
  • Hope Park Crescent
  • Nicholson Square North side only.     Access to mosque car park from south side via Nicholson street.

 

Parking restrictions 14.00hr   Saturday 26/5/18   until  14.00hr  Sunday 27/5/18

 

  • Potterrow
  • Chapel Street
  • Buccleuch Street
  • George Square
  • Crichton Street
  • Charles Street
  • Marshal Street
  • Meadow lane
  • West Nicholson Street
  •  Nicholson Square
  • Buccleuch Place

When visiting the mosque for Taraweeh, you can use the mosque car park for free but keep in mind the limited capacity of spaces (50 spaces) on first come first served basis. Access from Nicholson street.

A full list of road closure can be found here

 

If you would like any more information on road closures etc  please contact the Edinburgh Marathon events team  0131 333 4847