Masjid Projects

Building a masjid is one of the best forms of charity. The Messenger of Allah, Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), said: “Whoever builds a Masjid for the sake of Allah, Allah will build for him a house in Paradise.”

Current Project

Children’s Playground

The ETCIC is always looking for ways to build a strong and inclusive community. We host several programs and fun activities for kids of all ages on a regular basis. An outdoor playground is another step towards one of the goals of the ETCIC – the playground is something that our kids can enjoy and will also serve to bring our families together.

The play area for kid aged 2-5 will be fenced in for additional safety.

The outdoor playground project is planned to be implemented during the early part of Summer 2020. We are thankful to our leading patron, donors and parents. We are also seeking additional help from the community to bring the project to fruition, In Sha Allah!

The project includes the following equipment.

Play system with 5 slides, tunnels, monkey bars, pull-up bars, climbers (Ages 5 -12)
Swing set with 4 sets – 2 seats for (Ages 2 -5) and 2 for (Ages 5 – 12)
See-saw set – 4 seat (Ages 5 – 12)
Play system with 3 slides, tunnels, climbers (Ages 2 -5)
Gator walk for kids (Ages 2 -5)
Caterpillar for kid (Ages 2 -5)
Single station parallel bars (Age 13+)
2 Benches
2 Picnic Tables
Rubber mulch flooring

The play area for ages 2-5 will be fenced for additional safety.

The outdoor playground project is planned to be implemented during early part of the summer 2020. We are thankful to our leading patron donors and parents. We also seek additional help from the community to bring the project to fruition.

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Completed Projects

Parking Lot Extension

Our initial parking lot turned out to be too small for our current needs. This initial parking lot had 96 stalls.

In order to support our current parking needs, the parking lot was extended South and an additional 128 stalls are being added for a total of 224 parking lot stalls.

The Building & Initial Parking Lot

We began the construction of the Islamic Center in the Fall of 2016. Alhamdulillah, the project was completed in 2017.

Your support is needed to help pay the loans on the Islamic Center

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Eastern Twin Cities Islamic Center

12585 Hudson Rd S.
Afton, MN 55001
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Ramadan 1445

Ramadan Mubarak (“May Allah give you a blessed Ramadan”).

According to the Fiqh Council on North America (FCNA):

1st of Ramadan will be on Monday, March 11th, 2024
(Taraweeh Prayer will start on Sunday night March 10th)

1st of Shawwal (Eid Al-Fitr) will be on Wednesday, April 10th, 2024

Please CLICK HERE to see a collective announcement on the start of Ramadan from Islamic Organizations in the Twin Cities that are following FCNA this year.

“اللهم بارك لنا في الأيام المتبقية من شهر شعبان، وبلغنا شهر رمضان هذا العام وأعواماً مديدة، وارزقنا صيامه إيماناً واحتساباً، ولا تحرمنا فضله، واجْعَل لنا نَصيباً مِنْ كُلِّ خَيْرٍ تُنْزِلُ فيهِ.

O Allah, bless us in the remaining days of the month of Shaaban, make us reach the month of Ramadan this year and many years to come, grant us to fast in it for Your sake and anticipation of Your rewards, do not deprive us of its bounty, and grant us a share of every good that You send in it.

For additional information or questions regarding this Ramadan Announcement, please contact Br Mustapha Hammida at hmmd_mstph@yahoo.com.

Iftar, Ishaa and Taraweeh Prayers

Iftars will be held at the Masjid every Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Iftars are offered and sponsored by members of the community. If you like to sponsor an Iftar, please, contact Br. Waseem Khan at 651-263-5531 or wkhan675@yahoo.com.
The ETCIC will offer Ishaa and Taraweeh Prayers at the Masjid.

Iqama for Ishaa Prayer 10 minutes after time of Ishaa.
Taraweeh Prayer starts 20 minutes after time of Ishaa.

Eid-ul-Adha Prayer times

In shaa Allah, Eid-ul-Adha 1443/2022 will be on Saturday, July 9, 2022.

The day of Arafah will be on Friday, July 8.

The Eid Prayer will be held at the ETCIC, 12585 Hudson Road S., Afton, MN 55001: Please see road closure and alternate route information below:

There will be three sessions:

Session 1:    Takbeerat starts at 6:45 am
                     Salat starts at 7:00 am
                     Khutbah ends at 7:30 am

Session 2:    Takbeerat starts at 8:15 am
                     Salat starts at 8:30 am
                     Khutbah ends at      9:00 am

Session 3:    Takbeerat starts at 9:45 am
                     Salat starts at 10:00 am
                     Khutbah ends at 10:30 am

Prayers will be held outside under tents. There will be both socially distanced as well as NO socially distanced prayer rows. Community members can then choose between the two options based on their comfort level.

Please, bring your own Prayer mat.

If you are sick or anyone in your household is sick, please avoid coming to the masjid even if your symptoms are not typical of COVID-19.

The ETCIC wishes all Muslims a joyous Eid Mubarak, full of happiness and gratitude.

Jum’ah / Friday Prayer Guidelines

The ETCIC has relaxed most of its COVID-19 rules:

Starting Friday November 5th, 2021, only one Jumah session is offered:

Khutbah: 1:15 pm – 1:35 pm
Salat: 1:35 pm – 1:45 pm

• These times will remain in effect after the end of daylight saving time.
• No registration is required.
• Wearing a facemask is required.
• We will be offering both socially distanced as well as NO socially distanced prayer rows. Community members can then choose between the two options based on their comfort level.

We strongly request that if you are sick or anyone in your household is sick, please avoid coming to the masjid even if your symptoms are not typical of COVID-19.

These rules will be evaluated and subject to change based on changes in COVID-19 cases.

Those coming to the Masjid understand and agree that they are coming to the Masjid at their own risk and the ETCIC, its Board or any of the volunteers cannot be held responsible for any issues including any health issues that may result to anyone directly or indirectly based upon reopening of the Masjid.

For additional information or questions, please contact us.

Vaccine Information and Appointments

Appointments Required

Eastern Twin Cities Islamic Center (ETCIC) is pleased to announce that it will be offering COVID vaccination at its Afton Islamic Center located at 12585 Hudson Rd S Afton, MN 55001 on Tue April 13th from 9 AM to noon in collaboration with Muslim American Society (MAS) and MN Dept of Health (MDH). A&E Pharmacy in Minneapolis will be administering the vaccination and the single shot J&J Vaccine will be administered.

Vaccination is open to everyone 18+ irrespective of their faith or religious beliefs.

Registration for vaccine can be done by clicking here. Please read the form carefully. The promo code mentioned at the top of the form is a field later on in the form to select the time for vaccination.

As doses are limited, we encourage you to register yourself and your immediate family members as soon as possible. And please register ONLY if you are certain that you will be coming for vaccination to ensure everyone benefits from it as the vaccines need to be used up once opened.

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Masjid Projects

Current Project

Completed Projects

Parking Lot Extension

The Building & Initial Parking Lot

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