Iqra Academy Edinburgh

Assalamu Alaikum ورحمة الله وبركاته,

*Reminder*

Eid ul-Adha Salah timings for tomorrow

We kindly remind all brothers and sisters to:
• Please arrive on time
• Park responsibly and be mindful of our neighbours and surrounding residents
• Follow volunteer/steward instructions where applicable
• Recite the Talbiyah whilst coming to the masjid:
“Labbayk Allahumma Labbayk…”

Some Sunnahs of Eid ul-Adha:
✅ Wake early and prepare for Eid Salah
✅ Perform Ghusl and wear clean/best clothing
✅ Use perfume/attar (for brothers)
✅ Recite the Takbir/Talbiyah abundantly
✅ For Eid ul-Adha, it is Sunnah to eat after the Eid prayer, preferably from the Qurbani meat if possible
✅ Greet one another warmly and maintain good character and patience throughout the day

May Allah ﷻ accept from us all and allow this Eid to be a source of blessings, unity, and happiness for the entire community.

Eid Mubarak 🌙

🌒 Dhū al-Qa'dah 1447 Sighting News

بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ
السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللهِ وَبَرَكَاتُه

Declaration for the month of Dhū al-Qa'dah 1447

Local Sighting Report: Negative
Foreign Sighting Report: Negative

Therefore, the Islamic month of Shawwāl will complete 30 days. Dhū al-Qa'dah will begin after Magrib on Saturday 18th April 2026.

The first day of Dhū al-Qa'dah will be Sunday 19th April 2026.

Details about Dhū al-Qa'dah 1447 Moonsighting:
https://www.wifaqululama.co.uk/1447-2/

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17th April 2026
29 Shawwāl 1447
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*📢 Edinburgh Community Husting Event*

🗳️ As the 2026 Scottish Parliament Elections approach, it is vital that our community’s concerns are heard loud and clear. From the GP to the classroom, the decisions made at Holyrood impact our daily lives.

Join us for this hustings debate and meet the candidates asking for your vote!

🏠 *Cost of Living:* With bills and food prices continuing to squeeze household budgets, what are the candidates' plans to ensure our families can thrive, not just survive?

🏥 *Healthcare:* Our NHS is under immense pressure. We need to hear how candidates will tackle waiting times and ensure culturally sensitive care for our elders and youth.

🛡️ *Safety & Hate Crime:* Recent data shows that *nearly a quarter of all religious hate crimes in Scotland target the Muslim community.* We need to know how these candidates will protect our right to live and worship without fear.

This is your chance to ask the tough questions and ensure your vote counts!

*📅 When: Thursday, 9th April*
*🕡 Time: 6:30 PM*
*📍 Where: IQRA Academy, 10 E Suffolk Rd, Edinburgh EH16 5PH*

Register below (free):
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📞 More Info: 07706584139

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