Mosque & Masjid Texting That Reaches Everyone
Text Jumu'ah reminders, prayer time changes, iftar RSVPs and Eid announcements, and call the elders who don't text. No app, no WhatsApp group. From $20/month.
What's the best way to reach everyone at the masjid?
People want to hear from their community, and they want to be involved. A text that says "we need 10 volunteers for iftar, reply YES" does both.
Michael Pedoeem, founder of Evant
Everything a masjid sends, in one place
Built around the messages imams, boards and masjid offices send every week, and every Ramadan.
Jumu'ah reminders
Khutbah and prayer times every Thursday, plus a heads-up when parking or the second Jumu'ah changes.
Prayer time changes
When the clocks change or the iqamah schedule moves, everyone knows the same day.
Iftar RSVPs
People reply YES and how many. You get a headcount for the kitchen without a form or a link.
Eid announcements
The moment Eid is confirmed, the prayer time and place go to every member at once.
Janazah notices
Janazah is usually held quickly. A text reaches the community in minutes, not after someone checks the group chat.
Zakat & sadaqah
Members tap the link and give on your built-in donation page, including Zakat al-Fitr before Eid.
Halaqas & weekend school
Class reminders to students and parents, and a quick text when a class is canceled.
Calls for elders
Members who don't read texts get a recorded voice message instead, in whatever language you record it in.
Ramadan and Eid: when timing is everything
Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin around February 8, 2027, depending on the moon. Here's how masjids use text through the month.
Before Ramadan
Send the taraweeh schedule and open iftar sign-ups. "Reply YES to volunteer" fills the setup crew faster than a sign-up sheet by the door.
During the month
Nightly iftar headcounts, taraweeh changes and the last ten nights program. Schedule them ahead so nobody has to send them at sunset.
Eid night
Whether your masjid follows local moon sighting or a calculated calendar, the announcement often comes the night before. One text tells everyone the prayer time and place, and a voice call reaches the rest.
Dates from The National, which notes they are a guide until the crescent is sighted.
Masjid text templates that fit in one text
Plain text, under 160 characters each, so they go out as one text and cost the least to send.
Jumu'ah this Friday: Khutbah 1:15, prayer 1:30. Parking fills up early, so please come a few minutes before. See you there!
Clocks change this Sunday. Starting Sunday, Maghrib is 4:52 PM and Isha is 6:20 PM. Updated times are posted at the entrance.
Community iftar Saturday at sunset in the main hall. Reply YES and how many are coming, e.g. YES 4. JazakAllah khair!
Eid Mubarak! The moon has been sighted. Eid prayer is tomorrow at 8:30 AM at the masjid. Please pay Zakat al-Fitr before the prayer.
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un. Janazah prayer for Br. Ahmed Khan is today after Dhuhr at the masjid. Burial to follow.
We need 10 volunteers to set up iftar Friday at 5 PM. Reply YES if you can help. Reply STOP to opt out.
Writing your own? Check it with our free SMS character counter. Arabic and Urdu letters switch a text to 70 characters.
Evant vs WhatsApp groups vs a mosque app
How the common options compare for reaching your whole community.
| Evant | WhatsApp groups | A mosque app | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reaches | Every phone that gets texts | Only people in the group, with WhatsApp | Only people who downloaded it and allowed notifications |
| Voice calls for elders | Yes, 1.5¢ a minute on every plan | No | Usually not |
| Reply YES to RSVP or volunteer | Yes, replies are counted for you | Manual, in a busy chat | Depends on the app |
| Announcements get buried | No, each text arrives on its own | Yes, under the replies | No |
| Donations | Built-in donation page | No | Often |
| Price | From $20/month | Free | Varies |
Already have a mosque app or management system? Keep it. Evant can run alongside it for texts and calls.
Text and call your whole masjid from one number
Set up in about 10 minutes. We handle carrier registration so your texts don't get filtered, and you can call or text us if you get stuck. Free trial, no credit card.
Try Evant free- Two-way texting with your whole community
- Reply YES to RSVP, counted automatically
- Voice broadcast for members who don't text
- Targeted and scheduled texts
- Built-in donation page
Free tools and guides for masjids
More on texting your community the right way.
Mosque Texting FAQ
Can we text the whole masjid at once?
Yes. Send to everyone on your list, or just to a group like volunteers, weekend school parents or the youth committee. People can reply, and you see their answers in one place.
How do we reach elders who don't read texts?
Use a voice broadcast. Record the announcement once, in English, Arabic, Urdu or any language you speak, and Evant calls everyone on the list. It's 1.5¢ a minute on every plan.
Can we send texts in Arabic or Urdu?
Yes. Arabic and Urdu letters are sent as Unicode, which means each text holds 70 characters instead of 160. Longer messages are split automatically. Use our free SMS character counter to see how long yours is.
How do we send the Eid announcement the night before?
Write the text ahead of time with the prayer time and place, then send it as soon as Eid is confirmed. It reaches every member's phone in minutes, and you can follow up with a voice call for anyone who doesn't text.
Can members give Zakat or sadaqah by text?
Yes. Evant includes a built-in donation page on every plan. Send a text with the link and members give from their phone.
Is texting better than a WhatsApp group for a masjid?
For announcements that everyone needs to see, yes. A WhatsApp group only reaches people in the group, and important messages get buried under replies. A text arrives on its own, on every phone.
How much does Evant cost for a mosque?
Plans start at $20/month, with less than a penny per text and voice calls at 1.5¢ a minute. There's a free trial with no credit card required.
Last updated November 2026 by Michael Pedoeem, founder of Evant.
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