These sessions will help students connect with the spirit of the blessed month of Ramadan in a meaningful and engaging way. Through stories, activities, and guided lessons, students will be supported in developing stronger character, deepening their awareness of worship, and practicing values such as kindness, patience, and gratitude throughout the month.

Students will learn how the month of Ramadan encourages personal growth through good deeds, self-discipline, reflection, and caring for others. The sessions will introduce important moral and spiritual lessons in an age-appropriate way, helping students understand how to carry the teachings of the month into their daily lives.

These sessions are ideal for families who want their children to experience the month of Ramadan beyond fasting, through learning, community, and faith-based development. Any student looking to grow spiritually, build better habits, and engage with the values of the blessed month in a supportive environment would benefit from attending.

Sayyid Abathar Tajaldeen

Sayyid Abathar Tajaldeen is the Founder of Bridgelex, a growing law firm headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, with a national and global footprint. He leads the firm’s immigration and global services divisions. In addition to his legal experience, Tajaldeen has a background in nonprofit executive leadership and management. He is the cofounder of the Iraqi American Business Network and serves as a director at The Mainstay Foundation. Combining legal expertise with nonprofit leadership, Abathar focuses on strategic planning, coalition building, and expanding the foundation’s initiatives and outreach.

Hajjah Malak Fardous

Hajjah Malak Fardous has been an educator for the past 18 years. She holds a M.ED. In K-12 Special Education, as well as an endorsement in ELL studies from the University of Michigan. She spent nine years teaching at the Muslim American youth, and for the past 9 years, she has served as a mathematics teacher at Dearborn High School, focusing on supporting newcomer students. She was recently promoted to the role of ELD Specialist, allowing her to serve a wider range of students.

Sister Nadia Hamade

Sister Nadia Hamade is a practicing corporate attorney, licensed in both Michigan and Florida. She is also a former educator, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and a Master’s Degree in Gifted and Talented Education. Ms. Hamade has taught at every grade level– including preschool–in public, charter, and private Islamic schools. Her teaching experience spans a wide range of student needs, from gifted elementary students in public schools in Alabama and Michigan to special needs middle school students in Michigan charter schools. As a mother of four daughters and a grandmother of three, Ms. Hamade loves working with children and brings her passion into her volunteer work. For the past two years, she has been actively involved with The Mainstay Foundation and assists with the development and implementation of children’s programming.

Sister Marwah Saad

more information coming soon…

  • Start Date: Saturday, February 21st, 2026
  • End Date: Saturday, March 14th, 2026
  • Start Time: 03:00 PM – 04:30 PM
  • Duration: 90-minutes
  • Offered: In-Person Only
  • Location: The Mainstay Foundation
    • 15170 N. Commerce Dr. Dearborn, MI 48120
  • Cost: $100 per child. (siblings discount is available)
    • Lunch/snack will be provided for participants


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