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
Location: MCC East Bay, Pleasanton
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
Location: MCA, Santa Clara
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
Location: MCC East Bay, Pleasanton
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
Location: Santa Clara Mariott, Santa Clara
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
Location: Masjid Muhajireen, Hayward
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
Location: MCC East Bay, Pleasanton
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