15 years after Tahrir, we reflect on what its legacy means for Egypt and the struggle for liberation in Palestine and beyond. Conversation based on Rusha Latif's book, Tahrir's Youth.

Muslim Community Association (MCA)

From Tahrir to Gaza

The Muslim Community Association (MCA) is an Islamic center in Santa Clara, California, established in 1983 for the Sunni denomination of Islam. Offering services in English, the mosque aims to reach a diverse group of individuals. 

MCA provides a separate and private prayer space for women, along with wheelchair accessibility for those with physical disabilities. The mosque features ample parking facilities for visitor convenience. 

Aside from the regular five daily prayers, MCA offers multiple Jumu'ah (Friday) prayers, making congregational prayer more accessible. The mosque also houses a full-time Hifj program for Quran memorization and an Islamic school for children. 

Promoting inclusivity, MCA provides Nikah (Marriage) services and Ṣalāt al-Janāzah (Funeral Prayer) for community members. Overall, MCA is a welcoming and active Islamic center catering to the diverse needs of the Muslim community in Santa Clara.

From Tahrir to Gaza

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