Get ready to spend a magical day with us this Eid! This Eid al-Adha, we invite you to join us for a simple, traditional NWMI Eid gathering at Rollins Congressional Club. We will begin the magical day connecting our hearts with Eid Salat, followed by brunch and activities for the entire family! Enjoy a live magic performance, beautifully captured memories at our interactive magic mirror photo booth, caricatures (just for teens!) and other treats! 

Takbirat will begin promptly at 9:45 am and salat will be followed by an English sermon. Read a description of how NWMI performs Eid Salat. We strongly urge you to arrive before the start of takbirat. If you arrive after 9:45am, please be extremely mindful of the prayer atmosphere.

You can also enjoy taking a family Eid portrait with SkyPixel Productions from 11am to 12:30pm. Portraits will be taken on a first come, first served basis. Please note that due to time constraints with our venue and vendors, unfortunately we cannot guarantee portraits. Your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated.

Don’t forget to check in at our registration table to get your ticket
for a chance to win a door prize! 

We will end our magical day together with an announcement for three door prizes (yay!) and bid each other a warm and timely farewell at half past noon, iA!

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
We can’t wait to pray and celebrate Eid together!

Celebrate the Hajj season with us and nourish your body and spirit with a community gathering, a light dinner and live recitation of Dua Arafah!

We will end the program with s’mores around a campfire. We encourage you to wear white to reflect the Hajj spirit!

Registration is required. Dinner and halal s’mores provided. We look forward to sharing this special night with you.

The NWMI Teen Council invites you to Bonfire Bonding on Saturday, February 8 from 4pm to 6:30pm at Locust Grove in Bethesda, MD. Teens, join us for a fun evening around the bonfire!

We'll bond, reflect, and compete in a S'mores competition with a prize for the winner. Remember to dress warmly and bring your best marshmallow roasting skills! 

Registration is required, so register today!

About the NWMI Teen Council
The NWMI Teen Council will provide regular fun programming for NWMI community teens (13-19) through planning and scheduling community service activities, meet-ups, outdoor adventures, and spiritual gatherings. 

Questions? Please email teencouncil@nwmi.org.

Join us at the Rockville Sports Arena on Saturday, December 7, from 5:30pm to 8pm for an exciting Sports Night organized by the NWMI Teen Council. We've listened to your requests and we're thrilled to offer an evening filled with competitive basketball and volleyball games. Bring your skills and participate in the sport of your choice. You don't want to miss this! After the games, we'll wind down and enjoy each other’s company with delicious burgers and fries.

Registration is required, so book your spot today! We look forward to seeing you there for an evening of sports, food, and community spirit!

TEENS!

We KNOW you have been anticipating our first event planned and executed by our new Teen Council leadership!

Join us on Saturday, October 26 at 7pm to kickoff our first event under new Teen Council leadership with some super fun community bonding activities, two exhilarating sessions of laser tag, and of course, some mouth-watering pizza! 

You won't want to miss the video tutorial and first session which start promptly at 7:15pm. Make sure to register ahead of time, so you’re on the list. We can't wait!
 

Please complete the required waiver prior to the event. Registration is also required.

Our October NWMI Kids Adventures event is truly special. A birthday party in honor of the Prophet, but tailored towards our littlest community members!

Please join us on Saturday, October 5th from 10-11:30 am at the National Building Museum in Washington DC. We have planned a special morning themed around trains and construction, filled with learning, play, and bonding! Our little ones will become train engineers for the day, investigating, building, and "driving" their very own trains. Our morning plan includes story time about how the prophet "built" our faith, crafts, and free active play throughout the museum for our NWMI families.

We will provide snacks and tickets for any other family members who wish to explore the museum for the day. Please register soon, as spots are limited! 

Get ready for an exciting day of fun and exploration at our NWMI Kids Adventures Playdate in the Park this Saturday! 

The event will be held at South Germantown Recreational Park Adventure Playground spanning across a massive 7-acre area. This playground is divided into themed sections for tots and older children, ensuring everyone has a great time.

The park also has numerous walking trails, shelters, and breathtaking natural beauty for you to enjoy. The day will kickstart with a captivating story that will pique the little ones' curiosity. Following this, we will engage in a small nature-themed activity to connect with the environment. The kids can then spend the rest of the playdate playing on the expansive playground.

We will have light snacks on hand to keep the energy levels up. Please come join us for an adventure-filled day! Registration is required.

Please note: Important details on location and what to bring, etc. will be emailed prior to the event.

Teens! Remember how much fun you had experiencing the thrilling aerial adventure challenge at Sandy Spring Adventure Park?

Great news! We are getting ready to host another adventure challenge at Sandy Spring! If you had a blast last time, you will be excited for this upcoming event.

We invite you to bring your impressive climbing skills and your energy for fostering strong community bonds. As a bonus, we'll have an area reserved just for you to refuel. Enjoy some delicious pizza and a variety of snacks before and after your climbing session!

One last thing - parents, please don't forget to complete and sign the required waiver before the event. This ensures we are all set for a safe and exciting adventure!

Register today!

NWMI invites you to celebrate Eid al-Adha with us! Takbirat will begin at 10:15am, with salat starting promptly at 10:30am. Please see our website for a description of how NWMI performs Eid Salat.

Following prayer, enjoy a catered brunch and lots of Eid carnival fun from 11am-2pm with a petting zoo, pony rides, a trackless train, cotton candy, face painting, balloon twisting, a rock climbing wall, a basketball tournament (just for teens!), and a 360 photo booth!

We can't wait to celebrate with you!

Registration is required, so please register today!

Celebrate the Hajj season with us and nourish your body and spirit with a community gathering and children's program, a light dinner and live recitation of Dua Arafah!

We will end the program with s’mores around a campfire. We encourage you to wear white to reflect the Hajj spirit!

Registration is required. Dinner and halal s’mores provided. We look forward to sharing this special night with you.

Teens, are you ready for our next adventure? Join us at Movement in Rockville for a fun and challenging evening of climbing and comradery! Let's climb together!

We will have instructors for the ropes course and an open bouldering area for rock climbing free practice. A bouldering area at Movement will be exclusively reserved for NWMI teens. Instructors will take teens in small groups for the ropes course, and the bouldering area will be open for those who just want some rock climbing freeplay or a little practice.

Roaming Rooster sandwiches and snacks will be available in our reserved area to help replenish you before and after you get in some climbing!

Please complete the required participant agreement prior to the event. 

Space is limited so please reserve your spot by May 29! 

Teens, bring your skills and join us in our upcoming basketball tournament! This is not just a chance to compete and have fun with your peers, but to demonstrate your team spirit and sportsmanship.

To start the event, we will be serving dinner from Halal Guys to help satisfy that pre-game hunger and fuel the competition. Remember, please register in advance to secure your spot in the tournament. So don't wait, sign up today and get ready to play some hoops!

Exploring the Blessings and Ethics of Rizq

We invite you to mark your calendars for this Saturday, April 20, as we continue our Revival of the Soul series with Sheikh Mahdi. In this fourth installment in the series, we will cover the Islamic concept of rizq (provision). Using the Qur'an as our lens, Sheikh Mahdi will guide us in gaining a better understanding of key concepts related to finances, economics, greed, and generosity.

This enlightening exploration will provide us with a fresh Islamic perspective on these topics. 

There will also be three separate programs for the 3-5, 6-9 and 10-13 age groups along with an open gym for active free play. Pizza will be served.

Registration is required, so please register today!

Join us as NWMI returns to the picturesque Green Meadows Farm for another unforgettable Eid Farm Day Extravaganza, filled with worship, community connections, and festive celebrations this Eid al-Fitr!

The event begins at 10am with a serene open air Eid prayer (weather permitting). Following prayer, there will be a ton of free activities for all ages including moon bounces, face painters, henna artists, cotton candy, ice cream, popcorn, desserts, hayrides, and a petting zoo! And to satisfy that healthy Eid hunger - halal food trucks will be selling a variety of delicious halal cuisine on site.

We can't wait to celebrate with you! Join us for an unforgettable experience by securing your spot today. Please note that registration is required.

Discover and explore the intersection of art therapy and the meditative textile art of Palestinian embroidery called tatreez with licensed professional counselor and board-certified art therapist Iman Khatib. 

This workshop will provide an instructional demonstration to learn tatreez, a Palestinian cross-stitching practice. Through the lens of art therapy, tatreez can be used for reflection and grounding amidst current hardships. 

Participants will begin with dhikr and then work on their creative and unique masterpieces. All materials will be provided and no experience is necessary (ages 16 and up). Space is limited and registration is required. Secure your spot today!

Meet Iman Khatib 

Iman Khatib, MA, LPC, ATR-BC is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia and a Board-Certified Art Therapist. Iman has experience providing client-centered art therapy in acute settings including a trauma clinic, adult and adolescent inpatient units, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient facilities.

Iman currently provides outpatient counseling and art therapy to a diverse population using a strengths-based approach paired with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to promote mental health. Iman has a focus on refugee populations and is an active advocate for mental health services within Muslim communities.