For Community Members

How to search for events near you

1. Go to the Explore page and use the search bar at the top.
2. Type a keyword like "Jumu'ah" or a location like "Northern Virginia."
3. Use the category chips (Events, Mosques, Businesses) to narrow results.
4. Tap any result to see more details.

How to follow a mosque or organization

1. Find the organization's profile through search or the Explore page.
2. Tap "Follow" on their profile.
3. Their events, announcements, and prayer times will appear in your feed automatically.

How to enable prayer time notifications

1. Open your account notification settings.
2. Turn on athan alerts for the prayers you want reminders for.
3. You can preview how the alert sounds using the demo widget on the homepage.

For Organizations

How to create your organization profile

1. Email us: contact@minar360.com and we will set your organization up.
2. Enter your organization's name and contact email.
3. Fill in your profile details: address, description, and category.
4. Submit to join the founding partner program.

How to publish your first event

1. From your organization dashboard, select "Create event."
2. Add the event name, date, time, and location.
3. Choose whether it's free or ticketed.
4. Publish. It will appear on your profile and in your followers' feed.

How to set up donations

1. From your dashboard, go to the Donations section.
2. Connect a secure payment processor to your organization account.
3. Set up a donation form with suggested amounts or a custom entry field.
4. Add the donation button to your public profile.

How to add team members to your account

1. Go to your organization's account settings.
2. Select "Invite team member" and enter their email.
3. Assign their access level.
4. They'll receive an invite to create their own login under your organization.

For Businesses

How to list your business or restaurant

1. Email us: contact@minar360.com and tell us you want a business profile.
2. Add your business name, category, and location.
3. Include hours, contact info, and a short description.
4. Submit for review as a founding business partner.

How to get discovered by the community

1. Keep your profile details current, especially hours and location.
2. Encourage regular customers to follow your profile.
3. Post updates such as new hours, menu items, or promotions, so followers see them in their feed.