Al-Noor Dragon Boat Tournament

[29th August 2021]

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Masjid Tawhid Leyton participated in the Dragon Boat tournament hosted by al- Noor on Saturday 21st Aug.

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The team consisted of musalees from the masjid, volunteers and trustees. We had a close-knit group of brothers with ages ranging from 18 - 40+.

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The team had a great task ahead of them on the day with little experience of Dragon boat racing within the team and no experience together as a team in a boat.

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The tournament consisted of three heats to get your best time and a final for the fastest 9 boats of the day. Prizes were gold, silver and bronze only.

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The day began with solid times in the first second and third heats, which placed us in the finals roughly 6th/7th position.

As the finals commenced the clouds cleared and with a bright start the race began. Team Masjid Tawhid got off to a good start with plenty of energy coming from the rowers furled on dates and coffee which the team had before the finals. Synchronisation wasn’t perfect but in the end, we managed to place 4th in the tournament amongst 38 teams, most of whom have previous dragon boat experience. Our best time in the finals was 57 seconds, less than a second away from the bronze medal time. 

The tournament was an enjoyable experience for the rowers as well as for their family members and children.

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The team worked hard prior to the big race day to fundraise for the youth club and food bank programme. And successfully raised £6,500 for both these great causes. 

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The team will come together again next year even stronger with the hope of bringing back some silverware inshaAllah.

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JUMMA PRAYER time change

[18th July 2021]

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As the Government has relaxed Covid-19 restrictions from 19th July 2021, Jumma prayer and khutbah will return to ONE JAMAAT ONLY from Friday 23rd July 2021, insha'Allah.

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Khutbah start will be at 13:10.  There will be only one jamaat and no social distancing.

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There is provision for ladies.

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The Masjid recommends that face masks are worn at all times and bring your own prayer mat.

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