Chicago Women Initiative invites families and friends to join us for a special Sunday Family Brunch on August 16 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at TASC Salon
We are excited to announce our upcoming Blood Donation Drive, taking place on June 7, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Every donation can help save up to three lives. A single act of kindness can give someone a second chance, support patients in critical need, and strengthen the health of our entire community. Your generosity truly makes a lifesaving difference.
“Kültür Hazinelerimiz” isimli inşallah bir konferans serisi başlatıyoruz. Bu konferanslarda kültürümüzü, inancımızı temsil eden, bizde ve dünyada etki meydana getirmiş âbîde şahsiyetler ve bazı konular her yönleriyle uzmanları tarafından ele alınmaya çalışılacaktır.
İlk konferans; inşallah 1 Mayıs Cuma akşamı Kültür Merkezi’mizde saat 20.15’te şöhreti çağlar aşmış, herkes üzerinde büyük tesirler bırakmış Yunus Emre üzerine olacaktır.
Prof. Dr. Mehmet Gümüşkılıç, Yunus Emre’yi her yönüyle bizlere anlatmaya çalışacak.
Programda Yunus’tan şiirler okunacak, onun bestelerinden örnekler canlı olarak icra edilecektir.
Derviş Yunus’un çağımızın dertlisi modern derviş Hocaefendi’yi de derinden etkilediği âşikârdır. Konferansta bununla ilgili konulara da temas edilecektir.
Programı kaçırmamanızı tavsiye ederiz.
Teşekkürler!!!
Dear Chicago Community Members,
As you know, our TASC building is in urgent need of repairs due to safety and security concerns. We sincerely thank all our friends who have supported our fundraising campaign, which has a goal of $70,000 🙏
To help increase support, our amazing volunteers have organized a wonderful event:
📅 Sunday, April 26
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🍽️ Open buffet breakfast
We warmly invite you to join us for this delicious and rich breakfast. By attending, you’ll not only enjoy a pleasant time with your family but also contribute to the restoration of our TASC building.
We look forward to seeing you 💛
RSVP:
Statewide Career & Resource Fair
April 25, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Turkish Cultural Center – Mount Prospect, Illinois
The Turkish American Society of Chicago (TASC) is proud to host the Statewide Career & Resource Fair in collaboration with the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) – Bureau of Diversity and Inclusion.
This special event aims to connect job seekers from diverse communities with career opportunities within Illinois State government. Representatives from numerous state agencies will be present to provide information about employment opportunities, career pathways, internships, and public service careers.
The event particularly seeks to strengthen engagement with Central Asian, West Asian, and Balkan communities, while remaining open to the broader public.
Attendees will have the opportunity to:
• Meet recruiters from Illinois State agencies
• Learn about current and upcoming job opportunities
• Explore career paths in public service
• Build professional connections with government representatives
Event Details
Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Turkish Cultural Center
501 Midway Drive
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
This event is free and open to the public.
We welcome job seekers, students, and community members interested in exploring careers in Illinois State government.
Dear Valued Friends,
We are pleased to announce our upcoming Eye Screening Program, which will take place this April at our Cultural Center.
This program was organized for individuals who wish to have their eye health checked, with a limited capacity of 100 participants. We are happy to share that all spots have now been filled.
The program will be conducted in collaboration with VOSH (Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity), an international humanitarian organization that provides free eye screenings and, when necessary, prescription glasses to patients.
Date: Saturday, April 18
Location: TASC Cultural Center
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
We appreciate the strong interest in this program and look forward to hosting similar initiatives in the future.
Laylat al-Qadr Program
9:00 – 10:30 PM
Tarawih Prayer
10:30 – 10:40 PM
Khatm al-Qur’an Du‘a (Completion of Qur’an Supplication)
10:40 – 11:15 PM
Break
11:15 PM – 12:00 AM
Qur’an Recitation (Tilawah) and Salat al-Tasbih
12:00 – 12:45 AM
Personal Worship (Individual ‘Ibadah)
12:45 – 1:15 AM
Qiyam al-Layl and Du‘a
1:15 AM
Refreshments & Closing
3:30 – 4:10 AM
Tahajjud Prayer and Du‘a
🌸 International Women’s Day Iftar Program – March 8 🌸
Dear Ladies,
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, we are organizing a special women-only iftar program to strengthen our sisterhood, increase our unity, and share the blessings of Ramadan together. We would be very happy to see you with us.
📅 Program Schedule:
🕰 6:50 PM – Iftar
🍽 7:00 PM – Dinner
📖 7:40 PM – Qur’an Recitation
🎤 7:45 PM –Guest Speaker: Mrs. Deniz Özbudak
“*Do You Know Your Value?*”
🎶 8:00 PM – Nasheeds by our girls Leyla and Zulal
🎁 8:15 PM – Raffle and Turkish Coffee Service
On this special evening, a carefully prepared iftar menu will be served. Our table will include selected dishes from traditional Turkish cuisine, such as special keşkek, delicious baklava, carefully prepared main dishes, and a variety of fresh and tasty salads. A rich and blessed iftar dinner will be served to you.
We would be honored by your participation in this meaningful evening where we will share spirituality, delicious food, and warm conversation together.
PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO RSVP.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6vyrQPrbo30igsbhIBsVBCaeh9srxcwvKK7nbaIkTU678yA/viewform
With love and warm regards 🌷
🌙 RAMADAN NIGHTS – WEEK 2! 🌙
The excitement continues this weekend! We are looking forward to welcoming you all to Week 2 of our Ramadan Nights ✨
🏓 Friday (February 27) – 10:00 PM
Men’s Table Tennis Tournament
🏓 Saturday (February 28) – 10:00 PM
Women’s Table Tennis Tournament
🏀 Saturday (February 28) – 10:00 PM
Men’s 3v3 Basketball Tournament
☕ Ramadan Café will be open both nights from 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM!
Enjoy Turkish tea, coffee, cotton candy, corn cups, magnolia dessert, Dubai chocolate & strawberry cups, matcha & coffee station, and much more 🍓🍫☕
🎯 All tournament proceeds will support a university student project in Tanzania.
📌 Please make sure to RSVP to participate.
We can’t wait to see you there!
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL DAUGHTERS AND THEIR FATHERS ARE WELCOME
Ramadan Nights Are Back! 🌙 Join us this weekend as we kick things off with a Volleyball Tournament for both brothers and sisters. We will also be having a 2v2 FIFA tournament for the brothers on Friday. Be sure to RSVP to secure your spot. The Ramadan Cafe is also back, don’t miss it! We will be hosting sahoor on Saturday as well. See you this weekend after Tarawih!
Dear Community Members,
One of the most important acts of worship during the blessed month of Ramadan is the Tarawih prayer. Alhamdulillah, this year four different locations have been prepared to accommodate our community.
Until Daylight Saving Time change: Tarawih (beginning with Isha Fard) will start at 8:00 PM.
Starting Sunday, March 8: Tarawih will begin at 9:00 PM.
Location: TASC Masjid
Imams: Ibrahim Çetin / Emre Ozan
Location: TASC – 2nd Floor, Erzurum Hall
Imam: Rotational
Location: Wheaton Community Center
1415 Hill Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187
Imam: Fazlı Dinç
Location: National India Hub – Schaumburg
930 National Pkwy, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Imam: Rotational
We pray that Allah accepts all our عبادات (acts of worship) during this blessed month of Ramadan and grants us the opportunity to benefit fully from its blessings.
We look forward to seeing you and your families.
Turkish American Society of Chicago (TASC)
How to get Ramadan?
Guest Speaker: Deniz Ozbudak
The Rector of North American University (NAU), Dr. Faruk Taban, will host an in-person information session at our Cultural Center on Thursday, February 5.
During this session, Dr. Taban will personally present the important advantages and academic opportunities offered by North American University.
✅ Teacher candidates, substitute teachers, and individuals with a teaching background who are interested in becoming certified teachers
✅ Those interested in pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Science
✅ Those interested in pursuing an MBA
✅ Anyone interested in online degree programs at very affordable tuition rates across various fields
📅 Date: Thursday, February 5
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: TASC
Dear Chicago!
We Have A Blood Donation Program With RED CROSS!
TASC - KUTAHYA HALL (501 Midway Dr, Mt.Prospect, IL 60056)
Monday, November 24th, 2025 1:00PM to 6:00PM.
For registration visit the links below. (Registering choose 60056 for zip code and Turkish American Society of Chicago for location.)
To Schedule an appointment: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=TASC
For Rapid Pass: https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/manage-my-donations/rapidpass.html
IFLC 23th International Festival of Language & Culture
Date: November 16, 2025
Venue: Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture, Chicago, IL
Doors Open: 5:00 PM | Show Begins: 6:00 PM
Witnessing the Eternal Cycle of Life through Art
The International Festival of Language & Culture (IFLC) is preparing to meet its audience this year with the theme “Traces of Time.”
The event will present diverse national cultures through music, dance, visual arts, costumes, and specially choreographed performances, creating an emotionally rich and aesthetically captivating experience for the audience.
The “Traces of Time” theme aims to remind us of the continuity of life from the creation of the universe to the present, emphasizing that every ending signifies a new beginning. The program highlights the preciousness of every moment while artistically celebrating the eternal journey of souls.
This theme teaches us the importance of cherishing the memories of those we’ve lost, reminds us that each new beginning brings hope, and illustrates how humanity can unite through shared emotions. Each individual following the traces of time will find reflections of their own stories within this program.
Various stages of life will be depicted through each country’s unique songs and dances—from the Kazakh and Kyrgyz steppes to the warm sun of Tanzania and Kenya, from the exotic rhythms of Thailand and Indonesia to the traditional melodies of Romania, Albania and Moldova.
ABOUT IFLC
The International Festival of Language & Culture (IFLC) is an international non-profit organization designed to enhance the quality of cultural interactions, increase student interest in arts & culture, and to provide recognition for student achievement in these fields. In the last 23 years, IFLC brought together more than 15,500 students at its cultural festivals organized across 160 different countries. More info: https://intflc.org/
New Friday Prayer Location
(Starting -Friday, August 1st) @1:15PM
📍 Atlantis Banquets 1273 North Rand Road Arlington Heights, IL 60004
🎉⚽ A great gift from TASC to the future stars!
This summer, we're organizing an unforgettable soccer experience for our kids! The Hakan Sukur Chicago Summer Soccer Camp aims to inspire young talents, enhance their skills, and foster strong camaraderie.
Let's all come together to support our children's dreams on the field!
⚽ Chicago Summer Soccer Camp with Hakan Sukur! ⚽
Join us for an exciting summer soccer camp in Schaumburg!
📅 Dates: July 21–26
👦 Age Group: Boys aged 6–14
📍 Location: Olympic Park, Field #5, Old Schaumburg Rd., Schaumburg
💲 Fee: $280
📞 Contact: 609-491-4000
🔗 Registrations are open – limited spots available! First come, first served!
🕘 Daily Schedule by Age Groups:
09:00–10:45 → Ages 6–8
11:15–13:00 → Ages 9–11
13:30–15:15 → Ages 12–14
Please fill out the registration form here:
https://form.jotform.com/251136477275057
