About ALMA
Austra-Lanka Muslim Association (ALMA) is incorporated as a non-profit making community organization in New South Wales , Australia . It was founded in 1992 by a few God fearing members whose motive was to promote Islamic values among the increasing number of Muslim population in Australia.
Main objectives of ALMA are:
- To promote the practice and principles of the Islamic religion
- To conserve and foster Islamic culture and beliefs
- To promote all matters concerning the cultural and spiritual well being of Australian Muslims of Sri Lankan origin.
- To encourage members to be good and useful citizens of Australia
- To promote co-operation between the Association and all other organizations promoting similar objects
- To encourage participation and contribution to the socio-cultural development of Australia
- To provide counselling and other assistance within the scope and limitations of the Association, to members in need.
- To provide moral and material assistance to new migrants of Sri Lankan Muslim origin.
- To speak and make representations on behalf of Australian Muslims of Sri Lankan origin on all such matters affecting their
- i. Religious, social, cultural and educational welfare
- ii. Human rights
- To promote and maintain unity and friendship among the Muslims and between them and other communities in or outside Australia
- Initiatives on above objects shall be in accordance with the guidance of the Qur'an and Sunnah.
| ALMA to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha on Friday 26 October 2012 |
First day Dhul Hijja started on Wednesday, 17th October 2012 and accordingly Austra-Lanka Muslim Association (ALMA) will Insha Allah celebrate Eid-ul-Adhha on Friday 26 October 2012. ALMA has made arrangements for Eid prayers and breakfast at Auburn Park (Cnr of Macquarie Rd and Simpson Street, Auburn 2144). Thakbeer - 7:30 AM Prayers/Quthba - 8:00 AM Followed by exchange of Salams & wishes, and breakfast. |
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| Eid-ul-Adha 2011 and ALMA Eid BBQ |
Eid-ul-Adha is just around the corner. It is anticipated that Eid-ul-Adha would fall on Sunday 6 November or Monday 7 November 2011. We will notify the ALMA Eid prayer date when it is confirmed. As usual Eid prayers will be held at Auburn Park Insha Allah. There are a number of significant acts of Ibadah that relate to Eid-ul-Adha. Fasting on the first nine days of Dhul Hijja and sacrificing a sheep (Qurbaan) on the day of Eid-ul-Adha are two highly recommended acts of Ibadah. Last year ALMA members and friends sponsored 27 Qurbaans, 23 of them were chanelled through Human Appeal International (HAI) charity organisation. ALMA organised a BBQ with 4 Qurbaans for its members and friends.
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