The Al-Ehsan Centre is a not-for-profit and non-political organization. The aim of the organization is to help the community in meeting its needs to observe the Islamic culture and traditions. It works in cooperation with other community organizations to achieve this aim. The Centre promotes Islam and Islamic socio-cultural values and traditions among the Muslim community in Victoria, with particular emphasis on traditions of members, most of who are of Bangladeshi ethnic origin.
The centre was established in 1995. There are currently over 150 Registered Members including 129 Life Members. The programs of the Centre are however is open to both members and non-members. The centre is governed by a board of management, who are elected by the councillors. The Councillors are elected by the members.
Charity in the form of Zakat and fitra are collected each year. These are distributed to needy and disadvantaged people. Funds are mainly distributed to the poor in Bangladesh.
AEC has a funeral fund to assist in the funeral services according to the Islamic rites. AEC also endeavours to collect and provide necessary information on requirements and resources for Muslim funerals in Victoria.
From time to time there are special drives to collect donations to assist victims of disasters.
Annual events organised by Al-Ehsan and annual Islamic school routine for the current calendar year. Please download a copy.
Annual Prayer Timetable for the current calendar year. Please download a copy.
Both Eids are the most significant festivals for Muslims. Eid-ul-fitre follows the month long fasting in Ramadan. Eid-ul Adha is celebrated on the day following the rites of the pilgrims on the day of Arafat, where pilgrims spend the day in prayer and supplication asking for the forgiveness of Allah and salvation and deliverance for themselves and others.
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