Eid Unveiled: Exploring the Beauty of CelebrationThe previous post covered the joy and importance of welcoming the most cherished guest of the year - Ramadan.  Remember the anticipation, the longing for the first day of this holy month? It's akin to the excitement of meeting a beloved friend after a long time. The longing and excitement accompanying this sacred month's arrival are noticeable, marking the beginning of a profound spiritual journey. Ramadan holds a special place in the hearts of...

Have you prepared your heart to host Ramadan? A guest like no other is coming, have you prepared your hearts to be able to host this guest? Are you going to be the best of hosts to this wonderful guest? Or are you going to let the guest leave without having benefited from all of the gifts that the guest is going to bring? We know that it is our Islamic obligation to honor a guest that comes to visit us, So how will you honor this guest of yours? Before you answer, first look at how this guest...

Assalamu Alaikum, The registration deadline for the 2024 primary elections is Feb. 20th. This year is a critical opportunity to push for justice. Please ensure every family member & friend has registered to vote. Check registration status →Register to vote →Why should I vote? Local elections are particularly sensitive to voter turnout. Frequently, candidates win and ballot measures pass by a marginal difference. For many local positions, only the top two vote-getters in the primaries move...

Exhaustion is often viewed as an inevitable part of parenting a special needs kid. Parents who feel overwhelmed and dissatisfied might believe that their feelings are normal, but declining mental health should never be the norm. That’s why MAS Bay Area has assembled seven tips to help you beat fatigue and learn to love parenting again. Recognize the Signs Before you can address your fatigue, you should take an inventory of the symptoms you’re experiencing. Have you gained or lost weight? Is...

March to Reclaim MLK: From Oakland to Palestine, a Reflection by Kiran Palla On January 15th, in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I joined thousands of Bay Area residents at the Anti Police-Terror Project’s 10th Annual March to Reclaim MLK's Radical Legacy. Local leaders, activists, and community members gathered to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and call for systemic change.  The demands of the demonstration were:  An immediate ceasefire, end US aid to Israel, and...