Weekend School

Helping Our Children Know, Love, and Live Their Faith

Contact education@etcic.org for more information.

The ETCIC Weekend School is a place where children come together to learn, grow, build friendships, and strengthen their connection to Islam.

Our program provides a balanced foundation in Qur’anic and Islamic Studies, while creating opportunities for students to develop character, confidence, leadership, and a strong sense of belonging within their Muslim community.

What We Teach

Qur’anic Studies

Students develop their Qur’an reading and recitation skills through a progressive, level-based approach. Beginning with foundational Arabic reading and Qaida, students advance toward fluent recitation, Tajweed, and Qur’an memorization according to their ability and level.

Islamic Studies

Students learn the foundations of Islam through age-appropriate lessons covering Aqeedah, Fiqh, Seerah, Islamic manners, character, and practical aspects of Muslim life.

Youth Development

Our youth workshops and activities help students build character, confidence, leadership, and life skills while addressing the challenges young Muslims face today.

What We Hope to Nurture

Our aim is not simply to teach children about Islam. It is to help them develop a relationship with Islam.

We want our students to:

Love Allah and His Messenger ﷺ
Build a lasting relationship with the Qur’an
Practice Islam with understanding and confidence
Develop strong character and good manners
Feel at home in the masjid
Build friendships rooted in brotherhood and sisterhood

It Takes All of Us

We believe children’s Islamic education is strongest when students, teachers, and parents work together.

Motivated Students + Caring & Knowledgeable Teachers + Dedicated Parents = Children Who Thrive

Thank you for entrusting your children to ETCIC Weekend School. We look forward to partnering with your family in helping our children grow in faith, knowledge, character, and confidence.

May Allah bless this effort, guide us, grant us tawfiq, and accept it from all of us. Ameen.

Schedule

Saturdays and Sundays 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, September 20th, 2026 through May 9th, 2027

Fees

$120/month

For sibling discount, contact us at education@etcic.org.

Registration

Registration will be open on August 20, 2026.

Any questions can be sent to the Education Coordinator, Br Abdul Jabbar Dire at education@etcic.org

Eastern Twin Cities Islamic Center

12585 Hudson Rd S.
Afton, MN 55001
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651.200.3956

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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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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.

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.

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.