Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for Kids in Riyadh

Two jr. instructors, Mahmoud and AbdurRahman, give an impromptu demo of some Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Traveling between Riyadh and Jeddah

Various pics taken while traveling from Jeddah to Riyadh.

For the Kids

Since taking these photos this Kidzone and Toys R Us have been removed. There are other Toys R Us in Riyadh, however

Let it Rain! Let it Rain!

Pics From UAE Trip July 2011 (Dubai and Ras al Khamah)

Photo taken from the historic Dhayah Fort during a visit to Ras al Kamah in the UAE. 

Learn more about the historic fort here:

http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/heritage-culture/historic-witness-to-rak-s-defence-1.144297

Here are photos from our climb to the top of the fort.

Check out A3 Sports for Youth in Riyadh

This is taken from the hompage:

"At AdvancED Athletic Academies or A3 Sports, for short, we are committed to sharing our passion for sports, their benefits and some of life’s lessons we have learned. We focus on teaching the fundamental skills of each sport in a fun and engaging manner. Just as important though, we also incorporate age appropriate social and leadership skills such as: effective communication, goal setting, mental approach, and precision."

http://a3sports.org/
https://www.facebook.com/AdvancedAthleticAcademies
https://twitter.com/a3_sports

PHOTOS CELEBRATING THE RETURN OF A HEALTHY KING ABDULLAH

Gatherings of Knowledge in Riyadh

Explanation of Kitab al Tawheed by Sh. Al Luhyadan

Starting today, Saturday feb. 19, there is a new class being taught. Kitab al Tawheed translated (into English) lesson with Shaykh Saleh al Luhaydan. This class will take place weekly. At his masjid at exit 7, right after isha prayer. Men and women are welcome to attend. Please spread the word.

Click below to see the previous post of the Shaykh's masjid:

http://shaheedspot.blogspot.com/2008/06/shaykh-luhyadans-masjid.html

WARNING: SHAMELESS PLUG!!!

We will begin basketball training at the Kingdom School shortly and below is the plug.

Just a friendly reminder that after ONLY 9 days MESA BASKETBALL will be back at Kingdom Schools in Riyadh. The membership details are as follows:

- Registration and Training Start Date: February 12th, 2011

- Junior Group: 7-12 years old Sunday / Tuesday 6pm-7:30pm

- Senior Group: 13-18 years old Saturday / Monday 6pm-7:30pm

- 400 riyals (1 month) OR 1000 riyals (3 months) for each member

- 1 Thursday reserved for games per month for each group

For more details contact us at info@1mesa.com

Also don't forget to sign up for our newsletter on http://www.1mesa.com/

MESA Management - www.1mesa.com

See the previous post for video of the inside of the school.

PSSO Robotics Workshop for Kids

Registration is this weekend and ends on on Saturday February 5th, 2011.

MESA Basketball Training Program at Kingdom Schools

This is to announce the return of the MESA Basketball Training Program at Kingdom Schools in Riyadh. We have fortunately come to a working arrangement with the Kingdom Sports Center at Kingdom Schools. The membership details are as follows:

- Registration and Training Start Date: February 12th, 2011

- Junior Group: 7-12 years old Sunday / Tuesday 6pm-7:30pm

- Senior Group: 13-18 years old Saturday / Monday 6pm-7:30pm

- 400 riyals / month for each member

- 1 Thursday reserved for games per month for each group

For more details contact us at info@1mesa.com

Also don't forget to sign up for our newsletter on http://www.1mesa.com/

MESA Management - www.1mesa.com

VIdeo of rain aftermath

The Clock Tower in Makkah

Ramadan Activities

This year we decided to do a Ramadan Wall to teach our younger kids about Ramadan. We wanted to make it something they would learn from and be able to use daily. They seem to be enjoying it mashallah! Full view of our Ramadan Bulletin Board!
Things that break the fast mobile.
The thirty parts of the Quran.
Calendar for Ramadan so the kids can count down the days! Someone
wiped the checks off.
A fasting day "wheel", the top part turns and goes through the cycle
of a day of fasting.
The dua (supplication/pray) we say when we break our fast.
Proof from the Quran for fasting the month of Ramadan.
This is a chart to keep track of the days our household fasted.
We were traveling from the US on the first two days so some of us
have to make those days up!
Right side view!
Full view, sort of looks like a masjid, maybe I'll add a minarat!
Inshallah we have a coffee table that I will put under the board
so the kids can put their 'ramadan crafts' on it.
Thanks to:
http://islamicbulletinboards.wordpress.com
and http://tjramadan.talibiddeenjr.amanahwebs.com/
for their wonderful resources mashallah!

Grand Mosque authorities ready Ramadan plan (Ramadhan is two weeks away)

Grand Mosque authorities ready Ramadan plan

ref: http://arabnews.com/saudiarabia/article89656.ece

More than 5,700 employees will serve the pilgrims to the Grand Mosque in Makkah this Ramadan, according to the authority that governs the Haram.

Deputy Chairman of the Presidency of the Holy Mosques Affairs Nasser bin Muhammad Al-Khuzaim told Arab News that there will be more scholars this year to give religious advice and answer queries from pilgrims.

“The presidency has approved its Ramadan plan, which begins at the end of Shaaban and continues up to mid Shawwal. The plan is aimed at providing serenity and tranquility for worshippers to perform their rituals,” he said.

Final touches are being put on the Grand Mosque expansion project initiated by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah, said Al-Khuzaim.

He said the five-level Masaa, where pilgrims perform the ritual walk between the mounts of Safa and Marwah, is ready to receive pilgrims. The structure includes an underground level and the roof.

Al-Khuzaim said glass barriers are being installed around Al-Safa at ground and underground levels, adding that certain areas of the mountain have been repaired and coated with translucent film to prevent people from scribbling on them.

He said the width of the Masaa on the ground floor has been increased substantially, while the width of the passage for the disabled has been increased from two meters to four meters to make it easier for wheelchairs to move.

Al-Khuzaim said 110 marble fountains dispensing Zamzam water have been installed in four different locations in the Haram, while 50 Zamzam water taps have been built in the marble barrier overlooking the Tawaf area.

The Masaa now have more than 340 Zamzam water taps at its different levels, he said. He added that 72 numbered marble shoe racks have also been built.

Al-Khuzaim said 62 temporary bathrooms are being built near Al-Fatah Gate to compensate for those being knocked down at Al-Shamiya for the expansion of the northern courtyard.

He asked pilgrims and visitors to keep the Grand Mosque clean and not to take food or briefcases inside. “They should also refrain from smoking in the mosque’s courtyards,” Al-Khuzaim said.