As-Salaamu Alaikum, 

Certain anti-Muslim groups have started a campaign asking their supporters to go to their local post office branches and object to the re-issuing of the Eid Stamp. A number of factors go into making a decision to re-issue a stamp. One important factor is the popularity of the stamp in question.

We request that you go to your local post office prior to January 22, 2012 and purchase the Forever Eid Stamp. The Forever Eid Stamp can be used for first class mail and can be used despite price changes. Note that on Jan 22 the cost of postage is set to increase, so if you buy Eid Stamps in bulk you can save money on the long run.  And if you can afford it, why not buy Eid stamps for friends, co-workers, and family as a gift? We really need to show a spike in sales in order to counteract the …read more

- Daoud Ali

As-Salaamu Alaykum,

Our community is in the running for a $50,000 grant at refresheverything.com. If we win, the funds will be applied toward a playground that will benefit the whole community insha’Allah.

In order to win the grant, we must finish in the top 10 by the end of the month.

 PLEASE VOTE EVERY DAY (three times a day) IN DECEMBER

VOTING BEGAN TODAY, December 1st, at 12 noon ET – and ENDS December 31st at midnight ET

You can vote any of the following ways:

1.At refresheverything.com/wicplayground (or www.wicplayground.com)

2.By texting 110688 to PEPSI (73774) (standard text messaging rates apply).

3.On your smartphone at, m.refresheverything.com/idea/25448

WHO CAN VOTE?

You must be a US resident AND 13 years of age or older.

HOW MANY TIMES CAN I VOTE?

You can vote EVERY DAY, 3 times a day during the month.

Vote using all methods available (text AND create a Pepsi account AND use your facebook account)

HOW DO I GET A PEPSI …read more

- Daoud Ali

Salaam u alaikum,

The moon has been sighted in Mecca as well as many other countries, and Eid will take place tomorrow, August 30th.

The Takbeer will begin at 7:00am, followed by a presentation at 8:45am.

Eid Prayers will begin at 9:15am.

Parking:

Parking will be available at the worcester islamic center for those planning on arriving early and staying for a while after prayers are over. Additional parking will be available at the Fedex upper parking lot, the Salem covenant church parking lot, and the Clark Street School. In addition, people are allowed to park on both sides of clark street if needed.

Cars parked illegally may be ticketed and/or towed by the sole discretion of the town officers. This includes individuals who park in handicapped spots without handicapped stickers or licenses.

See the map below for more parking information and locations:

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