Eid Orlando

### Context Profile for Eid Orlando

#### 1. Organization Mission & Cause
Eid Orlando is dedicated to celebrating and promoting the cultural and religious significance of Eid within the local community. Their mission is to create a joyful and inclusive environment for families and individuals to come together in celebration of Eid, fostering a sense of belonging and community spirit. They aim to provide a platform for cultural expression and religious observance, ensuring that the celebration is accessible to all members of the community.

#### 2. Type of Activities
Eid Orlando organizes various activities centered around the celebration of Eid, including:
- **Eid-ul-Fitr Prayer and Celebration**: A large community gathering that includes prayers, speeches, and festivities.
- **Fundraising Campaigns**: Such as the "Donate to Eid Orlando 2025" campaign, which seeks to raise funds for event logistics, including venue costs and activities.
- **Community Engagement**: They focus on creating a welcoming atmosphere for families, with fun activities planned for attendees.

#### 3. Tone of Voice
The tone of voice used by Eid Orlando is:
- **Friendly and Inviting**: The language is warm and welcoming, aiming to create a sense of community.
- **Inspirational**: Communications often express gratitude and highlight the positive impact of community support.
- **Urgent**: Particularly in fundraising appeals, there is a sense of urgency to encourage immediate action from donors.

#### 4. Emoji Usage
Eid Orlando does not prominently feature emojis in their communications based on the analyzed content. Their messaging is straightforward and professional, focusing on clarity and engagement without the use of emojis.

#### 5. Key Facts
- **Founding Information**: Specific founding details were not available on the website.
- **Scale**: The organization has conducted 15 email campaigns and utilizes multiple forms for fundraising.
- **Impact Metrics**: The most recent campaign aimed to raise $100,000 to support the growing needs of the community during Eid celebrations.
- **Volunteer Information**: No specific volunteer information was found on the website, but community engagement suggests opportunities for involvement.

#### 6. Writing Guidelines
- **Clarity and Simplicity**: Use clear and straightforward language that is easy to understand.
- **Community Focus**: Emphasize community involvement and the importance of collective celebration.
- **Gratitude**: Always express appreciation for support and contributions from donors and attendees.
- **Call to Action**: Include strong calls to action, especially in fundraising communications, to encourage immediate support.

This context profile provides a comprehensive overview of Eid Orlando, highlighting their mission, activities, tone, and communication style, which will assist in generating tailored content for their audience.

Provides access to entertainment hall with children's activities included in the cost of ticket. For those who register any time on the day of Eid (beginning at 12AM and including on-site). Required for adults and children ages 3 & up.

Late Registration

Check made out to Eid Orlando can be mailed to: 7012 Municipal Drive, Orlando, FL 32819

Eid Orlando is dedicated to uniting the Central Florida Muslim community for a festive, family-friendly Eid prayer and celebration.  This year's Eid Prayer will have guest Khateeb Shaykh Mikaeel Smith or Qalam Institute, and take place on Friday, April 21st, at Orange County Convention Center, West Concourse, in the Valencia Ballroom with entertainment in Exhibition Hall D2.The event includes:<ul><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Eid Prayer: Doors open at 8:30, Prayer begins promptly at 10am</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Entertainment: Doors open at 10:30am<ul><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Free Kids Attractions: Face painting, Henna, Balloon Artists, Bounce Houses, Laser Tag, game tables, 360 video, Rock Climbing wall, Oculus, Toddler Zone and more!</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Shopping Bazaar</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Halal Food Vendors</li></ul></li></ul>PLEASE READE BEFORE PURCHASING TICKET: Holder of this ticket voluntarily assumes all risks and danger incidental to any event for which this ticket is issued and waives all claims against the event sponsor, the owner of the facility, the ticket producer or issuer.  All purchases are non-refundable. Eid Orlando is made possible through the generosity of the Central Florida community, businesses and individual sponsors. You will be given the option to make a donation to support Eid Orlando when you purchase your ticket. Every dollar helps and goes back into producing a high quality Eid celebration for your family and community. The new ticketing platform (Zeffy) lets you choose if and how much to pay for processing fees.  Feel free to update their default processing fee amount to an "other" amount of your choosing, as little or as much as you are able to give.<h2>FAQs</h2>Is there a fee for the ticket?To help offset the cost of the venue and entertainment, and sustain an event of this size, there is a registration fee of $8/person for those who register early, before April 8th, on which date the registration fee increases to $10/person. Advanced registration ends Thursday, April 20th at 11:59 P.M. After that, on-site registration is $12/person.  Tickets are required for anyone over the age of 2.  We understand that some families may have financial constraints, to request a Registration Fee Waiver for you and your family, please submit the form at: https://goo.gl/forms/a1e7M7CQu4krJqJm2 Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?Yes and no.  You need to bring your ticket but you can have it printed OR on your phone to save paper. Your ticket will be checked upon entry of the event.  Because we are expecting 4,000+ people, the only way Eid Orlando can ensure everyone has adequate space is to make registration MANDATORY.  Again, this is so we can make sure there is a spot for YOU! :) Please register and bring your ticket to avoid delays. What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?The West Concourse parking lot will be available for parking at a reduced fee of $10.  We HIGHLY RECOMMEND all drivers to drop-off family members especially elderly and those who require assistance at the designated "Drop-off Zone" at the front entrance prior to parking. Additional parking is available at the Rosen Centre Hotel.  Carpooling is highly encouraged as parking may become limited. What time will Eid Salaat begin?Takbirat will begin at 9:30am and Eid Salaat will begin Insha'Allah at 10:00am sharp.  We anticipate long lines and traffic to the Convention Center, so we highly recommend that you plan to arrive 45 - 60 minutes prior to the the start of prayer so you have ample time to park, walk over, and ensure your spot in the main hall. Doors open at 9:00am. Should I bring my own prayer rug?This year we are praying in a West Concourse hall which is carpeted. The prayer area will be clean, but we always recommend that you bring your own prayer rugs.  Chairs will be available for those who require them.  Will there be boxes available to collect Fitrah?Yes. Boxes exclusively for Zakat-ul-Fitr will be available till the start of Eid Salaat.  Eid Orlando highly encourages its attendees to pay their Zakat-ul-Fitr in advance at their respective institutions/Masjids.  This will allow for the timely distribution to those in need.  Any Zakat-ul-Fitr collected on-site will be given to an appropriate organization/Masjid to distribute according to the Sunnah. What time will the kids activities begin as well as food for purchase?The Entertainment hall will open right after prayer is finished.  What types of activities will be available for kids?Arrangements have been made for all ages to enjoy, including teenagers! This may include but is not limited to, bounce houses/inflatables, face painting, etc. Will there be HALAL food available?Yes, multiple vendors will be present to serve our Muslim guests.  Eid Orlando has made arrangements with the Orange County Convention Center for HALAL food to be available for purchase. Cash and credit cards will be accepted. How can I contact the organizer with any questions?Please contact us at eidorlando@gmail.com for any further questions.

As-salamu 'alaikum <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip " style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);display:inline-block;margin:0px;padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;line-height:16px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">First name  Thank you again for registering to attend Eid Orlando's Prayer and Celebration. We can't wait to celebrate with you and our beloved community!  Here are some important reminders, please read all the way through because several things have changed since our last Eid event. Here are the details for the event:📅 <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{date-variable-f1ed5819-fdfe-4739-9a32-f0443d708f6b}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip smat2839" style="cursor:pointer;background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);display:inline-block;margin:0px;padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;line-height:16px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">Date  📍 Orange County Convention Center, West Concourse, 9800 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819, USA (SEE MAP BELOW) Parking fee is $10 (This is a reduced rate for Eid attendees) at the West Concourse parking lot. We encourage you to drop off your family, especially the elderly and disabled, at the drop-off loop in the front before parking in the rear of the convention center (SEE MAP BELOW). The hall is much closer than last year, but we encourage you to still ARRIVE EARLY to give yourself at least 30 minutes to find parking and find your way to the Hall and check-in. Schedule:*CHECK-IN Takes place from 8:30am through 9:45am before Eid Prayer, and from 10:30am through 2pm for Entertainment.  Please have your tickets downloaded and/or printed and ready to scan when you arrive. You will receive a wristband providing you access to both the Prayer Hall and the Entertainment Hall.*EID PRAYER: New Location: Valencia Ballroom on the 4th Floor 8:30am - Check-in begins and Doors open9:30am - Takbirat begin10:00am - Prayer and program begins (REMEMBER: The Khutbah by guest Khateeb Shaykh Mikaeel Smith will take place AFTER the 2 rakah prayer.  PLEASE REMAIN QUIET AND SEATED UNTIL THE KHUTBAH IS OVER!) *ENTERTAINMENT & CELEBRATION:New Location: Exhibition Hall D2, (much closer to the center of the concourse near parking)10:30am - Entertainment Hall Check-in begins (those with wristbands coming from prayer do not need to check-in and can go straight to Hall entrance)12:00pm- In-Person On-site Registration Ends!  You can use the QR code to register online before entering and only those who have already registered online can show their tickets to check-in and enter.3:00pm - Event Ends Don't Forget1. Please bring your own prayer rug or sheet because we will be praying on the carpeted hall floor.2. Food and bazaar items will be sold at an additional cost (not included in the ticket).  Food carts will have halal options and we have added more carts to decrease the lines. FOOD VENDORS NO LONGER ACCEPT CASH.  3. NO OUTSIDE FOOD will be allowed inside the Convention Center, except if needed to feed your baby or toddler.4. No helium balloons are permitted on the Convention Center property.5. Wheelchair service will be available at the Drop-off loop to take elderly and limited mobility attendees to and from the prayer hall. We DO NOT have enough wheelchairs available for you to borrow this year, so if you require one throughout the event, please bring your own.  6. NO SOLICITATION (including advertising or petitioning of any kind) will be tolerated from organizations or businesses not already registered as Eid Orlando vendors or sponsors.  7. Tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE.  We do not have the capacity to refund your tickets if you choose not to celebrate Eid with us, or on Friday, for any reason.  We hope you understand, but this close to the event we have already made necessary arrangements for the anticipated number of attendees. Donations and Zakat-ul-FitrIf you have already given to support efforts to bring joy to our community then THANK YOU! It costs over $20 per person to make all the arrangements. If you haven't already given to help cover the added cost or support those from low-income families to attend, then you can make a contribution at www.eidorlando.org/donate.  If you haven't already given your Sadaqah/Zakat-ul-Fitr, we encourage you to give it to your local masjid or favorite nonprofit that provides aid to local families BEFORE arriving so these families can get help in a timely manner. It is an immense blessing and joy to be able to provide this service for our community.  Please forgive us in advance for any shortcomings.  Our intention has always been to bring smiles to your faces.  If you have any general questions or concerns about the event, please email info@eidorlando.org.  If you have questions about registration, email me at Sadaf@eidorlando.org. Your e-tickets are attached and must be shown on your phone for entry, they do not need to be printed. Kindest regards & Eid Mubarak, Sadaf SaiedSecretary, Board of Directors<img src="https://simplyk-bucket-production.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/organizations/0/4/0/2/0402acd3-5aec-49cf-aca5-0cc1b1134a55/8d04566d-e59e-4011-886d-719d6d84c952.png" style="width:64px;height:64px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto 5px 0px;text-align:left;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;position:relative;max-width:100%;box-sizing:inherit" /><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1681876496/ptbojqhjuujmi2nukkke.png" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center" />

Eid Orlando is dedicated to uniting the Central Florida Muslim community for a festive, family-friendly Eid prayer and celebration.  This year's Eid Prayer will have guest Khateeb Shaykh Mikaeel Smith or Qalam Institute, and take place on Friday, April 21st, at Orange County Convention Center, West Concourse, in the Valencia Ballroom with entertainment in Exhibition Hall D2.The event includes:<ul><li>Eid Prayer: Doors open at 8:30, Prayer begins promptly at 10am</li><li>Entertainment: Doors open at 10:30am<ul><li>Free Kids Attractions: Face painting, Henna, Balloon Artists, Bounce Houses, Laser Tag, game tables, 360 video, Rock Climbing wall, Oculus, Toddler Zone and more!</li><li>Shopping Bazaar</li><li>Halal Food Vendors</li></ul></li></ul>PLEASE READE BEFORE PURCHASING TICKET: Holder of this ticket voluntarily assumes all risks and danger incidental to any event for which this ticket is issued and waives all claims against the event sponsor, the owner of the facility, the ticket producer or issuer.  All purchases are non-refundable. Eid Orlando is made possible through the generosity of the Central Florida community, businesses and individual sponsors. You will be given the option to make a donation to support Eid Orlando when you purchase your ticket. Every dollar helps and goes back into producing a high quality Eid celebration for your family and community. The new ticketing platform (Zeffy) lets you choose if and how much to pay for processing fees.  Feel free to update their default processing fee amount to an "other" amount of your choosing, as little or as much as you are able to give.FAQsIs there a fee for the ticket?To help offset the cost of the venue and entertainment, and sustain an event of this size, there is a registration fee of $8/person for those who register early, before April 8th, on which date the registration fee increases to $10/person. Advanced registration ends Thursday, April 20th at 11:59 P.M. After that, on-site registration is $12/person.  Tickets are required for anyone over the age of 2.  We understand that some families may have financial constraints, to request a Registration Fee Waiver for you and your family, please submit the form at: https://goo.gl/forms/a1e7M7CQu4krJqJm2 Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?Yes and no.  You need to bring your ticket but you can have it printed OR on your phone to save paper. Your ticket will be checked upon entry of the event.  Because we are expecting 4,000+ people, the only way Eid Orlando can ensure everyone has adequate space is to make registration MANDATORY.  Again, this is so we can make sure there is a spot for YOU! :) Please register and bring your ticket to avoid delays. What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?The West Concourse parking lot will be available for parking at a reduced fee of $10.  We HIGHLY RECOMMEND all drivers to drop-off family members especially elderly and those who require assistance at the designated "Drop-off Zone" at the front entrance prior to parking. Additional parking is available at the Rosen Centre Hotel.  Carpooling is highly encouraged as parking may become limited. What time will Eid Salaat begin?Takbirat will begin at 9:30am and Eid Salaat will begin Insha'Allah at 10:00am sharp.  We anticipate long lines and traffic to the Convention Center, so we highly recommend that you plan to arrive 45 - 60 minutes prior to the the start of prayer so you have ample time to park, walk over, and ensure your spot in the main hall. Doors open at 9:00am. Should I bring my own prayer rug?This year we are praying in a West Concourse hall which is carpeted. The prayer area will be clean, but we always recommend that you bring your own prayer rugs.  Chairs will be available for those who require them.  Will there be boxes available to collect Fitrah?Yes. Boxes exclusively for Zakat-ul-Fitr will be available till the start of Eid Salaat.  Eid Orlando highly encourages its attendees to pay their Zakat-ul-Fitr in advance at their respective institutions/Masjids.  This will allow for the timely distribution to those in need.  Any Zakat-ul-Fitr collected on-site will be given to an appropriate organization/Masjid to distribute according to the Sunnah. What time will the kids activities begin as well as food for purchase?The Entertainment hall will open right after prayer is finished.  What types of activities will be available for kids?Arrangements have been made for all ages to enjoy, including teenagers! This may include but is not limited to, bounce houses/inflatables, face painting, etc. Will there be HALAL food available?Yes, multiple vendors will be present to serve our Muslim guests.  Eid Orlando has made arrangements with the Orange County Convention Center for HALAL food to be available for purchase. Cash and credit cards will be accepted. How can I contact the organizer with any questions?Please contact us at eidorlando@gmail.com for any further questions.

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Eid-ul-Fitr Prayer and Celebration 1444/2023

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