MyNasiha Bay Area - Launch Week!

Happenings in the Muslim Bay Area Community for the week of Oct. 17

Asalamu Alaikum!

InshaAllah this finds you all in good health!

Welcome to MyNasiha’s Bay Area Muslim Digest - your guide for happenings in the Bay Area! This is our first edition!!

There are hundreds of Islamic events, halal restaurants, and Muslim owned small businesses in the Bay Area each week - we’ve sifted through them and chosen our TOP picks for upcoming weeks.

This weeks’ edition covers:

  • Small Business of the week: An on-site freshly-made Falooda service worth checking out! Plus…a discount offer!

  • Restaurant Highlight: Indonesian BBQ in the heart of Alameda

  • Events happening in the next week(s):

    • Family Autumn Festival, Ethical Shopping + Helping Divestment, Mental Health Awareness Week at MCA, HalalCon Bazaar and MORE!

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Muslim Vendor of the Week!

Overview: 

Have you ever wanted to offer Falooda at an event? Well now you can! Falooda Doods is an on-site live Falooda catering service.

They provide various exquisite flavors, including mango, pistachio, and Malai!

Hire them for your next party, wedding or event!

Cuisine: Desserts

Type of Vendor: On-Site Falooda Catering

City: Serving Bay Area

Instagram: @faloodadoods

Contact: Falooda Doods

What customers are saying: “Traditional falooda with a modern twist.”

“Reminds me of home.”

MyNasiha’s Advice: Tell Falooda Doods MyNasiha referred you and get 10% off an event booking

Restaurant of the Week

Cuisine: Indonesian / Traditional BBQ

Location: Alameda

IG: @fikscue

Cost: Expect to spend at least ~$120 for a family of 4, and more if you want some leftovers for Brisket sandwiches the days after.

Hours: Only open on Saturdays and Sundays 12pm to 4pm

Must Try Menu Items: All BBQ is worth trying. Brisket, Beef Brisket, Beef Brisket, Smoked Fried Chicken, Jalapeno Sausage

Overview: Located in Alameda, Fikscue BBQ offers Indonesian BBQ and has quickly become one of the most popular destinations for Muslims to frequent. As of this moment, Fikscue is only open on Saturdays and Sundays 12pm to 4pm, however if you come, allot yourself/family 1hr-1.5hrs for simply waiting in line (yes, that long). Even if you try to get there early, before opening, the staff recommended showing up by 10:30am to ensure you get all the items.

MyNasiha Tip:

Best to ask a patient family member (aka Husband) to be the sacrificial member waiting in line while the family explores some cool shops in downtown Alameda

Warning: If you show up too late - they will run out of some of their signature items.

The owner is very sincere and also empathizes with the frustration of the wait, however at this moment they are slowly trying to expand the work force while maintaining quality as high as it is.

Events Around the Bay

Date: Friday, October 18, 2024

Time: 7 PM - 9 PM

Cost: Free Entry

Audience: Men, Women, Young Adults

Description: MCC is hosting Adil Abbuthalha, founder of Boycat.io, a ethical shopping companion extention, with over 500K users. He has assisted in divesting $80 million from apartheid regimes in just 7 months. Learn how you can help the divestment movement.

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Time: 11:00 AM - 5 PM

Location: ISEB, Fremont

Cost: Free entry

Audience: Families

Description: ISEB’s Peace Terrace Academy is having an Autumn Festival this Saturday, Oct 19 at ISEB. It’s set to be an activity-filled afternoon including a variety of food and dessert vendors, games, arts & crafts, and more entertainment + prizes for the kids! Enjoy a beautiful fall afternoon and support Peace Terrace Academy.

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Time: 11:00 AM - 5 PM

Cost: $25 Adult / $15 Babysitting

Audience: Men, Women

Description: Featuring speakers from Khalil Center and Wasilah Connections, MCA is hosting their first conference on Mental Health exploring the topics of pain, trauma, and loss and navigating these emotions via Islamic principles.

Date: Friday, October 25, 2024

Time: 6 PM - 10 PM

Cost: $10/person ($15 after Oct. 19)

Audience: Famillies

Description: Miftaah Institute’s Mufti Abdul Wahab Waheed helps build a deeper connection with a remarkable commentary on the story of Prophet Yusuf (AS).

Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024

Time: 5:30 PM - 10 PM

Cost: $50 Adult / $150 Table/ $20 Babysitting

Audience: Men, Women

Description: Support Imam Tahir, Sr. Dalia Mogahed, Shaykh Mikaeel Smith & the rest of the SBIA community with their annual banquet and fundraiser. Proceeds support SBIA.

Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024

Time: 11:00 AM - 5 PM

Cost: Free

Audience: Famillies

Description: HalalCons monthly bazaar is a enjoyable afternoon for adults and kids. Featuring new food vendors, desserts, clothing vendors, & kids activities, this is an amazing afternoon for all.

Date: Thursday, October 31, 2024

Time: 5 PM - 8 PM

Cost: $8/Child Pre-register and $11/Child at the door

Audience: Families

Description: A Family-filled fun day at MCC with games, activities, food-trucks, an immersive bubble experience, goodie bags, and MORE!

MyNasiha Tip:

Historically this popular event sells out quickly and will be capped at 400 children so please REGISTER as soon as possible.

That’s it! See you next week inshaAllah!

P.S - Do you have an event or business or anything Muslim owned you want us to highlight? We’ll be excited to hear more! Email us and we’ll get back to you.

With Salaams,

Team MyNasiha