Valley Ranch Islamic Center (VRIC) — Attraction in Irving

Dear Valley Ranch Islamic Center Team,

Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh,

I hope this message finds you in the best of health and Iman. I am writing to express my sincere disappointment with the arrangements made for the Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 Salah.

Despite anticipating a large turnout, it was disheartening to see that only one Jama’ah was arranged. Most masajid across the DFW area scheduled multiple Jama’ahs to accommodate the growing number of worshippers — a practice that has proved efficient and inclusive. Unfortunately, due to the overwhelming crowd, many of us ended up praying in the school hallways, where the khutbah was not audible and the prayer itself began without our awareness. We could not hear the takbeerat or the Imam, and it genuinely felt as though we had missed the Eid Salah altogether.

I live just three minutes from ICI, but I chose to attend Valley Ranch Islamic Center because of my love for the community and having spent the entire month of Ramadan here. However, this experience left me deeply disheartened, as Eid is a moment of spiritual joy and unity. I found myself wanting to pray again just to feel that sense of completion.

I am sharing this not in criticism but with the hope that future arrangements will better reflect the needs of the growing congregation. I truly believe Valley Ranch Masjid can and will rise to the occasion, in sha Allah.

Jazakum Allahu Khairan for your continued efforts and dedication to...

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