About Us

In the name of Allah, The Beneficient,The Merciful
"Whatever you spend in the cause of Allah, shall be repaid unto you"
( Surah: Anfal, Verse 60 ).

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 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.

In the name of Allah, The Beneficient,The Merciful

" Be steadfast in prayer, practice regular charity and bow down your heads with those who bow in worship"
( Surah: Al-Baqarah, Verse 43 ).
 

OBJECTIVES

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 arranges and promotes:

  • Programs to increase awareness of moral values and social and civic responsibilities;
  • Basic education particularly to the children and any other interested persons;
  • Celebration of Islamic festivals;
  • Information / Library services with books and audio visual resources;
  • Assistance as required for funeral services following Islamic rites;
  • Raise charity to help people in need and people effected by natural disasters.
  • Related community programs and activities.
In the name of Allah, The Beneficient,The Merciful
"….and do good to parents, kinfolks, orphans, those in need, neighbours and the wayfarers"
( Surah: An Nisa, Verse 36 ).

 

The Al Ehsan Centre Inc is a registered Charity under Australian Charities and Not-For-Profits Commission (ACNC), also a member of Islamic Council of Victoria (ICV).

ARTICLE

EID-UL-FITRE & EID-UL-ADHA

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. 

Prayer Time