Ramadan 2026/1447
Your Guide to Ramadan at ICC
First Night of Taraweeh
Wednesday, February 18th
First Day of Fasting
Thursday, February 19th
27th Night/Khatam
Monday, March 16th
Special Programs
Ramadan Information
Meet Our Taraweeh Quran Reciter: Hafiz Hassan Hlayhel
Tell us about yourself. Where are you from? What is your background?
I am originally from Lebanon and currently residing in Arizona. I studied full time at Arizona State University, and completed a major in Computer Information Systems.
Can you share your journey to becoming a hafiz? What inspired you to pursue this noble cause?
I began memorizing the Qur’an at age 16 and completed hifdz in three years with my teacher. While growing up, I tried multiple times to memorize the Qur’an and I never got too far. It was with my teacher, a college student only a couple months older than me, that I was I was finally able to complete the memorization of the Quran. He truly inspired me to push myself. I looked at how much he was sacrificing to teach me Quran, and how he was teaching me despite taking 20+ credits a semester. Alhamdulillah I was able to find a teacher like him to push me to complete hifdz.
Taraweeh Prayers Are Lengthy. How do you manage to maintain such beautiful recitation, consistency, and focus throughout the entire prayer session?
The main thing is to just always be reciting Quran in your daily life. If you recite it frequently enough, it becomes a lot easier to read for a prolonged time. On top of that, leading Taraweeh every year is another great way to get better, because it helps improve memorization and fluency.
In what ways do you aim to connect with and impact the hearts of those praying behind you during Taraweeh?
I always pray and hope that people come closer to the Quran, whether it’s praying behind me or someone else. When you get closer to the Quran, you become more motivated to listen to it, to recite it, to understand it. That’s when it’ll truly change your life.
What advice would you give to our youth who are pursuing Hifz?
Consistency is key, no matter how busy you are, always leave some time for hifz. Make it a priority in your life and sacrifice from your time and you will see the blessings that come with your sacrifice.
Ramadan Logistics
Taraweeh will take place in the Main Musallahs nightly following Isha prayer, with witr after twenty rakaat. Witr after eight rakaat will be held in the Banquet Hall. Taraweeh will be livestreamed nightly.
Fundraising will take place every Friday and Saturday between Isha and Taraweeh.
Please note that parking is on a first come first serve basis. We highly recommend carpooling! Arrive early to park in the masjid lot and expect offsite parking in approved locations in case of overflow.
Approved Parking Locations: 1. Cary Masjid 2. Divan Center 3. Kindercare
When parking, please be courteous and respectful to volunteers and staff that are directing traffic and parking, and follow all instructions. Please be respectful of our neighbors and do not block fire lanes, gates, or driveways, or park in unapproved lots. Please do not walk on W Chatham St and follow the staff’s instructions to wait for the shuttle service!
TARAWEEH PARKING MAP
Interested in volunteering? The Islamic Center of Cary is looking for parking volunteers for Ramadan! Please use this form to let us know which tasks you can volunteer for! We appreciate your sadaqah during this blessed month of Ramadan. Jazakallah Khair!
Brothers: Accessible space and seating is provided in the men’s musallah on the main floor.
Sisters: Accessible space and seating is provided on the main floor right wing for the duration of Ramadan.
Our team is always available to assist you with your accessibility needs.
Please note that taraweeh babysitting will only be provided on a limited basis this year, on specific days. All children are expected to be accompanied by their parents at all times. You are responsible to ensure your child is well behaved and not disruptive to masjid attendees.
A separate prayer space has been established for fathers with children in the main floor west wing.
Separate prayer spaces have been established for mothers with children in the second floor east wing.
Please be kind and respectful to our volunteers and staff!
Iftar is hosted daily at ICC for the needy, refugees, travelers, and those alone during Ramadan. Iftar is served at the masjid and is first come first serve. If you would like to sponsor an iftar, please click here
$15 per day
Fidya is paid when someone is unable to fast during Ramadan due to a medical condition (pregnancy, prolonged illness, etc) and can’t make up the fast. In Ramadan, Fidya must be paid for each fast missed. To pay, click here.
Will take place on the last 10 nights until the end of Ramadan from 5am every morning. Will be followed by Suhoor.
I’tikaf will take place at Cary Masjid during the last 10 days of the blessed month. Enrollment is required. Enroll here
For enrollment, please contact:
Br. Mohammad Abdul Qadir (Kaiser): (919) 271-5501
Br. Irfan Siddiqui: (919) 264-6111
$15/person
The head of the household can pay Zakat Ul Fitr for their dependents such as children and any other dependent. Zakat Ul Fitr can be paid during Ramadan or before Eid prayers at the latest, so that the needy can be part of the day of Eid. Pay here!
Eid Details will be announced soon!
Prayer will take place at the Islamic Center of Cary.
Please be courteous and respectful to volunteers and staff who are trying to keep things organized, and we are always open to suggestions and constructive feedback via our Ramadan Feedback Form below!