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Beginner Knitting Class
$35Learn the relaxing, cozy and meditative art of knitting, just in time for winter!
*This is not an auction item, you simply purchase your seat in the class. Only 12 seats available - so act fast!*
Always wanted to learn how to knit? Now is your chance! Discover just how relaxing this timeless hobby really is. This package includes a 2-hour lesson with sweets and tea; yarn is provided.*
Class will be held in Rockville, Maryland, on Friday evening, January 10th from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. The list of winners will be reminded of their class a week before. For questions, please contact: mona@nwmi.org
*Winners will need purchase a pair of knitting needles before the class (these typically cost $10 or less).
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Chai and Chaat Snack Party
$100Chai & Chaat Tea Party for 10
Sit back, relax, and enjoy your party while hostesses Ambereen and Solat take care of snacks and chai! This party package for 10 includes:
4 appetizers
4 desserts
4 teas
Please contact ambereen@nwmi.org for more details.
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Signed Messages in Night Sky!
$100The NWMI teen authors who wrote the incredible book, I am the Night Sky - have each signed and wrote inspirational messages into this one extraordinary copy! This item is truly priceless and so is their wisdom!
- "Never stop expressing yourself. Every facet of your identity is important!"
- "Always do you! Be yourself and never apologize for it!"
- "Push yourself, and you may find something within yourself that you never knew was there"
- "When all else fails...write. Never stop. It pays off. Every time."
- "Trust in Allah (swt) and get out of the way of yourself. The results will amaze you."
Kirkus reviews just named this book one of the best of 2019 for Young Readers on "Living Boldly"!
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1-on-1 Sewing Class
$352-Hour Beginner Sewing Lesson in Your Home
Do you have a sewing machine, but don't know how to use it? Sumiyeh, an experienced seamstress, will come to your home for a personalized, two-hour beginner sewing lesson to show you how it's done.
If you have a young child who would like to learn too, they can be included in the lesson. Winner to provide the material and Sumiyeh will lead you in a simple project.
Winner to contact Sumiyeh at firstmart@live.com to schedule your lesson.
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Winter Solstice Celebration
$60Enjoy a candlelit evening with loved ones, full of yummy treats, delicious tea, and seasonal fruits, to celebrate the longest night of the year (December 21, 2019). This Persian holiday is for anyone who enjoys partying the night away. The setup will be for up to 20 guests.
Winner to contact Fatimeh at fatimehasi@gmail.com to schedule their party setup.
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Kitchen Redesign
$275Been dreaming of a new kitchen? It's time to make those dreams reality. Architectural Designer Mona Eldadah will put her 20 years of experience into action to create the kitchen of your dreams.
Winner will get a site visit with two design meetings, which will lead to an existing demolition floor plan and a new floor plan with a layout ready to build. Recommendations and feedback on cabinet finishes, countertop options, and flooring types also included.
Value: $1500
Please contact Mona at mona@nwmi.org to get started on the kitchen of your dreams!
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Structural Engineer Site Visit
$75Have cracks in your basement walls? Want to know which walls are load-bearing before you break them down? Hadi Rahnama, a structural engineer with nearly 50 years of experience, will come to your home, survey the issue, and provide a letter for your contractor with detailed instructions on how to solve your problem.
Please contact Hadi at hadi@hrastructural.com to schedule your appointment.
Value: $450
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Halal Paint and Sip Night
$200Host a paint and sip night in your home with artist Fatmata Koroma and three of your closest friends!
Fatmata will provide all needed materials for the approximately 2-hour session. Each guest will walk away with their very own work of art!
Contact Zainab at zainab@nwmi.org for additional information.
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Bismillah Box for Women & Kids
$50Enjoy the December Bismillah Box, the ultimate stationary box for Muslimahs!
Each Bismillah Box includes:
- A Muslimah Daily Planner from Striving Flawlessly. Each Muslimah Planner includes an Alhamdulilah section, A Salah section, an Ayah of the Day, appointments schedule, and more! Also included is a rose crystal pen, three planner sticker sheets, and a silk dust bag.
- A Goals Journal from UK-based Deen and Paper, featuring three phenomenal women of Islam. Will you channel Khadijah, Aishah, or Maryam with the new year?
- A 3D LED lamp featuring the name of Allah (swt) to light up these long winter nights.
- An OSM button displaying the attributes of the first generation of Muslimahs. Will you get Khadijah, Aishah, Zainab, or Fatimah?
- A custom print inspired by the Phenomenal Women of Islam found in Deen & Paper's Goals Journal, one included in every Bismillah Box.
Along with the December Box, receive a FREE Bismillah Box Kids Mini Box here. Each Bismillah Box Kids Mini Box includes:
- Hassan and Aneesa Go to Madrasa by Yasmeen Rahim
- An adorable Arabic alphabet print from Designed by Sanna
- A full set of Arabic alphabet stickers
Total Value: $100
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Personal Shopping Experience
$31Need to update your wardrobe but not sure where to start? You're in luck!
Don't miss out on this chance to bid on 4 hours of fashionista Ambreen's time to shop for you online or on a shopping date at the mall (Columbia Mall, Montgomery Mall, or Tysons Corner)!
Lucky winner: please contact Ambereen Hussain at ambereen@nwmi.org to schedule your outing!
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Persian Food Cooking Class
$50Learn how to cook authentic Persian cuisine!
*This is not an auction item, you simply purchase your seat in the class. Only 12 seats available so act fast!*
Experienced chef and culinary whiz Sr. Pari will teach you how to prepare a Persian khoresht (stew), the perfect rice, and her specialty, sholeh zard (yellow sweet rice pudding)!
After the lesson, participants can enjoy a community lunch together where they sample the delicious meal and take home home the mouth-watering leftovers (if any remain!). Cooking class and community lunch in one!
Class will be held in Rockville, Maryland on Saturday, February 1st at 11am.
Winners will be sent a reminder with further details on exact class location, closer to the date by mona@nwmi.org.
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Cuban Food Cooking Class
$50Learn how to cook authentic Cuban cuisine!
*This is not an auction item, you simply purchase your seat in the class. Only 12 seats available - so act fast!*
Isabel Showkatian will teach you how to make Cuban-style mini steaks, rice, black beans, yuca with onion and garlic and - to top it all off - flan for dessert!
After the lesson, participants can enjoy a community lunch together where they sample the delicious meal and take home home the mouth-watering leftovers (if any remain!). Cooking class and community lunch in one! Muslims seldom have the opportunity for fresh, halal Cuban cuisine! Don't miss your chance!
Class will be held in Rockville, Maryland on Sunday, January 26th at 11am.
Winners will be sent a reminder with further details on exact class location, closer to the date by mona@nwmi.org.