Colchester Islamic Community Centre

Sisters' Sunday Online Meet Up!
2020-04-12 11:00 - 11:45 (Europe/London)
CICC presents…
Sisters’ Sunday Online Meet Up!
Stay connected during the Lockdown.
These sessions have been created so sisters can get online and interact with other women. Let’s take this opportunity to check in on each other and uplift one another during these challenging times. The sisterhood is here for you!
Join us every Sunday until June 7th 2020
From 11am – 11.45am
Join via Zoom
PLEASE BOOK YOUR ATTENDANCE
After booking we will email you information on how to join.
Jazakummullah Khair!
We look forward to seeing you online!

Protection From The Evil Eye
2020-03-14 18:45 - 20:45 | Acorn Hall, Harwich Road, Colchester, CO4 3DH, United Kingdom
Assalaamu alaikum.

CICC Lecture Series presents, Protection From The Evil Eye.
Lecture by Imam Bashir and Ustadh Ashraf
Come and learn about what Islam says about the evil eye and black magic.

– Venue –
Acorn Hall
252 Harwich Road
Colchester
CO4 3DH

– Date –
Saturday 14th March 2020

– Time –
6.45pm – 8.45pm

Refreshments will be provided InshaaAllah

Learn to Read and Write Arabic - Beginner Course
2020-02-18 21:00 - 22:00 | Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, CO1 1JH
Assalamu Alaikum!
Peace be upon you!
Due to an overwhelming demand CICC proudly presents an ADDITIONAL intensive 10 week ‘Learn to Read and Write Arabic‘ course open to ALL ABSOLUTELY free-of-charge (normal cost £199.00 per person).
Course Instructor:
Shaykh Ismael Van Der Schyff
Course Duration:
10 hours (1-hour session every Tuesday evening 9-10pm)
What you’ll learn:

Read and write the Arabic font with a degree of fluency.
Read and write complexed Arabic words in standard Arabic font.
Read and write complexed Arabic sentences.
Know without much effort important Arabic vocabulary
Know selected Arabic Expressions

Course Description:
Have you ever wanted to read Arabic in an easy and focussed manner?
If so, then this course is perfect for you! I have designed this course in a way that you will acquire all the basic but extremely important tools that will enable you to read the Arabic font. Also, this course is they key requirement to unlock the Arabic Language and your first step to understand and speak the Arabic language.
This course takes you from learning how to read and pronounce Arabic letters and words correctly in an Arabic native tongue.
You do not need to know beforehand how to read Arabic characters, the course is made for both Arabic readers and non-readers!
Who this course is for:

Males and females (18 and over)
Someone who does not know how to read Arabic characters.
Someone who has little or no prior knowledge of the Arabic language (absolute beginner/normal beginner).
Someone who is looking to read the Arabic font with correct Arabic pronunciation (i.e. pronouncing it with an Arabic native tongue)
Someone who wants to build strong foundations in Arabic speaking / Quranic reading.

Requirements:

You will need basic stationary with lots of lined paper (A4 96 page book)
Privacy to practice speaking out loud

Seats are limited.
Register early to avoid disappointment!
For further information email: activities.manager@ciccentre.org

The Power Of ISTIKHARAH
2020-02-15 19:15 - 21:00 | Acorn Hall, Harwich Road, Colchester, CO4 3DH, United Kingdom
Assalumu Alaikum
CICC lecture series presents:
The Power Of Istikharah
By Ustadh Ashraf
Saturday 15th February
7:15pm start finish by 9pm
Suggested donation of £1 per person to cover costs
Refreshments Provided InshaAllah

LADIES ONLY Self-Defence Course
2020-02-14 19:00 - 2020-04-03 20:00 | Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1YH, United Kingdom
Self Defence Course Details:

Instructor: Sensei Nuha
Course Duration: 8 weeks
When: 7pm-8pm every Friday (14Feb – 03 Apr)
Where: Colchester Leisure World (Cowdray Ave)
Cost: £40 per person for the course
Attendees: LADIES ONLY (18 & over)

Will be held in the Sports Hall behind a privacy screen.
Book now to avoid disappointment.

Registration onto the course is on a first-come-first-served basis and shall be limited to a maximum of 24 attendees only.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN:
Basic self-defence techniques that will allow you to defend yourself should you find yourself under attack. ·
Self confidence to react in an appropriate manner. ·
How to maintain your balance and keep yourself SAFE.

WHAT WILL YOU NEED?
Comfortable gym clothing, appropriate footwear and a water bottle.

FURTHER REASONS TO ATTEND THIS COURSE:

It builds confidence

It helps develop self-discipline

It helps improve your physical conditioning

It improves your street awareness

It teaches you self-respect

Registration now open!
PLEASE NOTE: There will be no further spaces made available so please book today to avoid disappointment.

Learn to Read and Write the Arabic Language!
2020-02-04 20:00 - 2020-04-07 21:00 | Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, CO1 1JH
Assalamu Alaikum!
Peace be upon you!
The CICC proudly presents an intensive 10 week ‘Learn to Read and Write Arabic‘ course open to ALL ABSOLUTELY free-of-charge (normal cost £199.00 per person).
Course Instructor:
Shaykh Ismael Van Der Schyff
Course Duration:
10 hours (1-hour session every Tuesday evening 8-9pm)
What you’ll learn:

Read and write the Arabic font with a degree of fluency.
Read and write complexed Arabic words in standard Arabic font.
Read and write complexed Arabic sentences.
Know without much effort important Arabic vocabulary
Know selected Arabic Expressions

Course Description:
Have you ever wanted to read Arabic in an easy and focussed manner?
If so, then this course is perfect for you! I have designed this course in a way that you will acquire all the basic but extremely important tools that will enable you to read the Arabic font. Also, this course is they key requirement to unlock the Arabic Language and your first step to understand and speak the Arabic language.
This course takes you from learning how to read and pronounce Arabic letters and words correctly in an Arabic native tongue.
You do not need to know beforehand how to read Arabic characters, the course is made for both Arabic readers and non-readers!
Who this course is for:

Males and females (18 and over)
Someone who does not know how to read Arabic characters.
Someone who has little or no prior knowledge of the Arabic language (absolute beginner/normal beginner).
Someone who is looking to read the Arabic font with correct Arabic pronunciation (i.e. pronouncing it with an Arabic native tongue)
Someone who wants to build strong foundations in Arabic speaking / Quranic reading.

Requirements:

You will need basic stationary with lots of lined paper (A4 96 page book)
Privacy to practice speaking out loud

Seats are limited.
Register early to avoid disappointment!
For further information email: activities.manager@ciccentre.org

Sister's Pearls of Wisdom Party!
2020-02-01 14:30 - 17:30 | Oak Tree Centre, Harwich Road, Colchester, essex, CO4 3DH, United Kingdom
CICC are holding a sister’s bring a dish party!
On Saturday 1st February we’re going to gather together and take a little ‘me time’ to share delicious food, conversation, love and friendship. Please bring along your favourite Quranic ayat, Hadeeth, motivating quotes or a poem you love, to share, discuss and draw inspiration from to rejuvenate our eman.
Tickets will only be £3 per adult and £2 per child over the age of 3.
The event will be held from 2.30-5.30pm.
The venue for the event is:
The Oak Tree Centre
252 Harwich Road
Colchester
Essex
CO4 3DH
Please put in the comments what dish you will bring. We are aiming for a buffet style spread such as samosas, sandwiches, chaat, fruit, hummus with vegetable crudites, pakoras, or any other delicious snacks. Please specify what dish you will bring via the contact form below. Thank you.
Tickets are non-refundable

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Lecture - Melodies of the Holy Quran
2020-01-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, CO1 1JH
Assalamu Alaikum!
Peace be upon you!
CICC warmly welcomes you to attend a lecture by Shaykh Ismael about the melodies of the Holy Quran and how it inspires those who understand it!
This lecture is open to ALL (males and females) and offers an overview of:
– The Holy Quran itself,
– The revelation of the Holy Quran,
– The various melodies of the Holy Quran, and,
– How it inspires those who understand it.
Seats are limited. Register early to avoid disappointment!
PLEASE NOTE: This lecture will start at 6PM promptly.
For further information email: activities.manager@ciccentre.org

Sisters get together
2019-12-30 12:30 - 14:30 | Kaspas Colchester, 61-62, High St, Colchester, CO1 1DN, United Kingdom
For the last few years we have had the Annual Sister’s Conference in December, but this year we are delaying it a couple of months. In the mean time we will have a get together at Kaspas 🍰🍩🍨🍦

CICC Dessert Party!
2019-12-21 18:45 - 21:00 | Acorn Hall, Harwich Road, Colchester, CO4 3DH, United Kingdom
Assalaamu alaikum!

CICC are hosting our very first Dessert Party!
Come along with family and friends for an evening full of fun and lots of yummy desserts from around the world!
Special Guest Speaker
Ustadh Ashraf
Topic: Establishing Community.
Please bring a dessert of your choice
Please book tickets to confirm your space.
We look forward to seeing you there!

CICC Eid Ul Adha Dish Party
2019-08-17 14:00 - 18:00 | Marks Tey Village Hall, Old London Road, Marks Tey, CO61EJ, United Kingdom
CICC Eid Ul Adha Dish Party

CICC Invites you to our Eid Dish Party.

Saturday 17th August
Marks Tey Village Hall
2pm to 6pm

Food to be served at 3pm.

For the Party bring a dish for your family plus 6 extra portions.
Please state which dish you are bringing in the form below

Choose donation amount20.0050.00100.00

CICC Youth Circle for Girls - Kaspas
2019-07-20 11:30 - 13:00 | Kaspas Colchester, 61-62, High St, Colchester, CO1 1DN, United Kingdom
The next Youth Circle for girls will be at Kaspas!

Saturday 20th July
Drop off: 11.30am
Pick up: 1pm

Please bring money for the dessert and a drink. We recommend £5 to £10. Many of the desserts are big and can be shared.

Seating will be according age group. Parents must inform the organisers of any allergies or dietary requirements.

CICC Youth Football
2019-07-13 15:00 - 16:30 | Shrub End Training Ground, 23 Boadicea Way, Colchester, CO2 9BE
CICC Youth Football
Open to boys and girls aged 6 to 18.
£3 each
Saturday 13th July 2019
15.00 to 16.30
Shrub End Training
23 Boadicea Way
Colchester
CO2 9BE

2nd Annual Fundraising Dinner
2019-06-23 17:30 - 22:30 | The Assembly Rooms, High Street, Dedham, CO7 6HJ, United Kingdom
CICC 2nd Annual Fundraising Dinner

We are delighted to announce our 2nd Annual Fundraising Dinner. Following our hugely successful fundraising dinner in 2018, we have managed to find a home for CICC.

Help us raise the additional £350,000 needed to purchase and refurbish this property.

Sunday 23rd June 2019
The Assembly Rooms
Dedham
CO7 6HJ
5.30pm to 10.30pm

Join us in the breathtaking surroundings of Dedham for an evening of inspiration, entertainment and a delicious 4 course meal.

With our special guest speaker Ajmal Masroor, stunning poetry performances by Aadam Speaks and cricketing legend Inzamam ul Haq. It’s truly a night not to miss.
Book now and secure your legacy in building a Centre of Islamic Excellence in Colchester.

Eid Ul Fitr Dish Party
2019-06-08 14:30 - 17:00 | Marks Tey Village Hall, Old London Road, Marks Tey, CO61EJ, United Kingdom
CICC Eid Ul Fitr Dish Party
CICC Invites you to our Eid Dish Party.

Saturday 8th June 2019
Marks Tey Village Hall
2.30pm to 5pm

Food to be served at 3.15pm.

Please arrive on time.

For the Party bring a dish for your family plus 6 extra portions.
Please state which dish you are bringing in the form below

Once you’ve entered your dish please click submit and continue below to purchase tickets for the event.

Kids Eid Workshop
2019-06-01 14:45 - 16:30 | Oak Tree Centre, Harwich Road, Colchester, essex, CO4 3DH, United Kingdom
CICC Kids Eid Workshop
Get your children excited by making various arts and crafts for Eid al Fitr.

Girls: 4 years and above
Boys: 4 – 10 years old only

(Girls over 8 will be in a different room to the younger kids)

Fathers/male carers can drop off, but we regret no males over 10 years in the hall

Sisters Youth Iftaar
2019-05-24 20:00 - 22:00 | Grill 66 Fusion, 66 Barrack Street, Colchester, CO1 2LS, United Kingdom
CICC Sisters Youth Iftaar
FREE EVENT
This event has kindly been sponsored. Limited spaces so book early to avoid disappointment.
Come and join the Sisters Youth Iftaar to meet new and old friends and enjoy some scrumptious food.

Friday 24th May
8pm to 10pm
Grill 66 Fusion
Colchester, CO1 2LS

Open to girls aged 11 to 19. Book your tickets now.
Note to parents. Please ensure prompt drop off and pick up times.

Choose donation amount20.0050.00100.00

CICC Family Iftaar
2019-05-18 19:30 - 22:30 | Marks Tey Village Hall, Old London Road, Marks Tey, CO61EJ, United Kingdom
CICC Family Iftaar
Come and join us for an evening of inspiring reflections, energetic fundraising and scrumptious food.

Saturday 18th May
7.30pm to 10.30pm
Marks Tey Village Hall
Marks Tey, CO6 1EJ

CICC’s Family Iftaar is open to all communities. Please register to book tickets for you and your family.

FREE ENTRY. REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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Kids Ramadan Workshop 2019
2019-04-27 14:45 - 16:30 | oak tree community centre, Harwich Road, Colchester, CO4 3DH, United Kingdom
CICC presents Kids Ramadan Workshop 2019 🌠🌄🌅
Back for the third year running! 👌🏻
Let’s get the children excited about Ramadan by doing various Ramadan related arts and crafts ✂🎨 🖍
Date: 27th April
Time: 2.45pm-4.30pm ⏰
Venue: The Oak Tree Centre
Harwich Road
Colchester
CO4 3DH
Entrance fee £5.50 per child
🚺 Girls: 4 years and above
🚹 Boys: 4-10 years old only
Girls over 8 will be in a different room
Refreshments ☕🍪
Gift bags for all kids 🛍
Booking required via the below link 🖱📲
Fathers can drop off, but we regret no males over 10 years in the hall.

CICC AGM (tbc)
2018-04-22
This annual event will be held in Essex University.

Sisters' Qur'an Circle
2018-02-16 11:00 - 12:30, 2018-02-09 11:00 - 12:30, 2018-02-02 11:00 - 12:30, 2018-01-26 11:00 - 12:30, 2018-01-19 11:00 - 12:30, 2018-01-12 11:00 - 12:30 | Bluebell Community Centre, Jack Andrews Drive, Colchester, CO4 9YN

Brothers' Tajweed Circle
2018-02-13 17:45 - 18:30

Core Meeting
2018-02-03 19:00 - 21:00

Sisters' Revert talk
2018-01-24 10:00 - 12:00
‘Women in Islam’

Girls' Youth Circle
2018-01-20 13:45 - 15:00
