Welcome to Austra-Lanka Muslim Association (ALMA)
Austra-Lanka Muslim Association (ALMA) is incorporated as a not-for-profit community organisation in New South Wales, Australia. It was founded in 1992 by a few Muslims of Sri Lankan background whose initial motive was to provide a common platform to bring together the increasing number of Sri Lankan Muslims arriving in Australia.
Since its inception, ALMA has grown gradually welcoming the new migrants, students and visitors strengthening its membership and broadening its horizons along the way. Today it is a well recognised organisation that has links with federal, state and local government bodies, other non-government agencies and local community organisations.
Eid-ul-Adha BBQ and Family Picnic Day
ALMA members and friends are invited for the Eid-ul-Adha BBQ and Family Picnic Day on Saturday 12 November 2011 at the Community Picnic area, off Killeen street Auburn. The BBQ is from Qurban meat sacrificed during Eid-ul-Adha. The event also includes sporting and other recreational activities for all age groups. So, come along with your families and take part in the excitement that Eid brings to our families.
A "Jumping Castle" has been organised for kids under 12 to enjoy. The picnic area has been booked from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. Although the Qurban meat is sponsored by those taking part in the Qurban project, there are other expenses for hiring the Jumping castle and payment for the venue. Therefore a modest fee of approximately $15.00 per family will be charged during the Eid BBQ.
Eid-ul-Adha announcementALMA will conduct Eid-ul-Adha prayers on Sunday 6th November 2011 at the Auburn Park Insha Allah. This was decided following confirmation that the Day of Arafah has been declared as Saturday 5th November 2011. As usual, Takbir will begin at 7.30 am and Eid salat will be at 8.00 am.
Our traditional Eid breakfast is also part of the event and ALMA ladies coordinators are in the process of organising it. If you would like to contribute towards the breakfast, please contact us to get details of the menu. Those who are unable to participate in organising the breakfast are encouraged to bring a plate of food and a flask of tea to share with friends. Please bring a mat or plastic sheet when you come for Eid prayers.
We take this opportunity to wish you a very happy Eid-ul-Adha. Eid Mubarak.
Click read more below for the location map ALMA AGM and Eid-ul-Fitr Celebration Dinner - Saturday 10 September 2011
The ALMA Annual General Meeting for 2011 is scheduled for Saturday the 10 September 2011 at Auburn Town Hall as informed earlier. Since this is not an election year, the AGM is scheduled to start at 6:30 pm and is expected to conclude at about 7.00 pm. The AGM will be followed by Eid-ul-Fitr celebration dinner. ALMA has arranged for a catered dinner. For obvious operational reasons, ALMA require you to send in your RSVP on or before Wednesday 7 September 2011. The cost for adults and high school children is set at $20.00 while primary school children are required to pay $10.00 each. Please note the cost for participating without notification on or before 7 September 2010 (gate price) may be $25.00. Free entry for children below primary school age. ALMA decide to fast from tomorrow (1st August 2011)
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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.
Eid Mubarak - ALMA to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Tuesday 30 August 2011
Eid Mubarak! ALMA will Insha Allah celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Tuesday 30 August 2011 at the Auburn Park (corner of Simpson Street and Macquarie Road). The decision to celebrate Eid on Tuesday 30 August 2011 has been very difficult this year as a significant number of Sydney Muslims will also celebrate on Wednesday. The Executive committee of ALMA met tonight (29/08/2011) to discuss various issues regarding this matter and concluded to follow decisions taken by two major masjids namely Galipolli and Lakemba Masjids to celebrate Eid on Tuesday 30 August 2011. Members will have an opportunity to pay your Zakat-ul-Fitr before the prayer and it is set at $10 per person. Members are requested to arrive early for Takbir at 7.30 am and the Eid prayers will be at 8.00 am. "Reminiscences of Azaria Nufail" book launching event concluded successfully“One of the best organised events that I have attended in a long time” “It is refreshing to note that all communities in Sri Lanka were represented in the gathering and it says about the person and ALMA should be congratulated for leading the way” “It was a very professionally organised event with not a minute wasted and the attention of the audience intact the whole time” These were some of the comments made by a few of the participants at the Book Launch “Reminiscences of Azaria Nufail” held on Saturday 23rd July 2011 at Auburn Town Hall. Over 200 attended the event and their parting words were “Thank you for inviting us” or “Glad we attended”. The proceedings started at 7:20PM, 5 minutes after the schedule time with the traditional Qui’rath by Rabi Alisabri with the English translation by Aadhil Ansareen. Mohamed Yoosuff, the Master of Ceremonies for the evening briefed the audience on the significance of the occasion and shed an insight to the personality of Sister Azaria Nufail. |
| 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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| Ramadhan begins tomorrow (01 Aug 2011) |
After considering the announcements about the beginning of Ramadan by majority of Muslim community in Australia, ALMA has decided to inform that the fasting begins on Monday 1 August 2011 Insha Allah. Please note that Taraweeh prayers therefore will start tonight (Sunday). ALMA executive committee wishes to extend Ramadhan Mubarak to all members and friends for a very beneficial month of Ramadan.
ALMA has consistently followed the majority community to decide the days of beginning of fasting and the days of Eid.
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