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Center DC and Radiant Roots LLC are thrilled to invite you to join us for our third annual journey - or 'Rihla' - to Ramadan program! This year, the journey is IN-PERSON and presented as our very first weekend retreat, God-Willing! Join our team, along with some very special community providers for a weekend of preparation, reflection and personal growth as we explore what it means to center our connection to Allah this Ramadan. You’ll have a chance to connect deeply with others, learn about yourself, and discover the rich advice our tradition has to offer regarding mental health, self-care, and personal development. Guest presenters include:
  • Shaakira Raheem (Radiant Roots) facilitating mindfulness, Islamic meditation + bodywork
  • Shaykha Ieasha Prime (DAH) sharing the spiritual impact  that Ramadan can have on our lives 
  • Imam Chad Earl (ICM) sharing the fiqh and spirit of fasting with detailed Q&A
  • Osama Abdul Salaam (Center DC) presenting a snippet from his classic Dua Class 
  • Lauren Schreiber (Center DC) facilitating authentic relating games and group reflection
  • Muhammad Oda (Center DC) facilitating storysharing and nasheeds around the camp fire
Registration includes 2 nights + 5 meals (Friday night through Sunday afternoon) in a sleep-away-summer-camp-like setting in the woods of Knocksville, MD, just 1.5 hrs outside of D.C. Weather permitting, we’ll enjoy a bonfire with s’mores outdoors, inshaAllah!  We’re excited to offer this retreat at-cost to participants - we do have a few scholarships available to help folks cover the registration fee. We will also help coordinate carpool to and from the location, inshaAllah!

NOTE: Proof of vaccination is required (2 doses + booster), as well as a negative rapid test. Mask-wearing will be encouraged during group gatherings. 

In need of financial aid? Email lauren@centerdc.org with your name and statement of need to apply. Applications will be considered on a first-come-first-served basis.  

Catch the early bird discount between now and 1/20/22. As long as the retreat center is open, we plan to move forward with the retreat. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer individual refunds for the deposit past 1/20/22, unless the retreat is canceled. If the retreat center shuts down, we'll be providing a full refund to attendees. 


Register here