UNITED SRI LANKAN MUSLIM ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA

Date	Saturday 16th May 2009
Time	6pm
Venue	Mulgrave Community Centre, 355 Wellington Road, Mulgrave.

Hope you are ready for a challenging and fun night which will also include delicious food.

We are coming to the last few events before the next AGM and its now time for some Trivia fun for the whole family!

Date	Saturday 16th May 2009
Time	6pm
Venue	Mulgrave Community Centre, 355 Wellington Road, Mulgrave.

Get your team ready, brush up your knowledge and get ready for a challenging and fun night which will also include delicious food!

UNITED SRI LANKAN MUSLIM ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA, INC

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday the 13th of June at the Mulgrave Community Centre, 355, Wellington road, Mulgrave at 6.30 p.m.

A G E N D A

1. Meeting called to order
2. Recital From the Holy Quran
3. Apologies
4. Adoption of Agenda
5. Confirmation and adoption of the last AGM minutes
6. Matter arising from minutes
7. Presentation and adoption of Secretary’s Annual Report
8. Annual Financial Report
9. Report from the Janaza Committee
10. Proposed Resolutions
11. Address by President 2008/2009
12. Meeting adjourned for Isha Prayers
13. Closing of Nominations for the Management Committee for the Year 2009/2010 & Janaza Committee
14. Election of Management Committee
15. Handing over of office by outgoing President
16. Address by President for 2009/2010
a) Election and Appointment of Public Relations Officer
b) Appointment of Auditor for 2009/2010
17. Any other Business
18. Vote of thanks
19. Fatiah
20. Meeting Terminated

The meeting will be followed by Dinner

Parveen Muhammed
Secretary - USMAA (2008/2009)
www.usmaa.org.au

Dear All,

A special update on an extension for an upcoming program: 'Muslim Leadership
Program: Become an Effective Voice for your Community'. The application deadline for the Muslim Leadership Program has been extended to Monday 27th April 5:00pm due to popular demand. Applications must be submitted via email.

The ICV strongly encourages Muslim community participation.

For further information, please see the attached flier.

Kind Regards,
Dahlia Rahman
Accounts Officer / Communications Support - Islamic Council of Victoria   -
66-68 Jeffcott Street West Melbourne
VIC 3003
PO Box 14156
MCMC Melbourne VIC 8001
admin@icv.org.au
www.icv.org.au
T (03) 9328 2067
F (03) 9329 1677

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LEADERSHIP - Muslim Leadership Program: Become an Effective Voice for your Community
The Islamic Council of Victoria in conjunction with the Centre for Dialogue at Latrobe University has organised an intensive 6-week course in leadership training involving workshops, field trips, debates, role play, skill development sessions, media workshops and more.
The Muslim Leadership program is open to Muslims, female and male ages 19-30, who would like to take advantage of this unique opportunity and in turn contribute to the community in a leading role.
This fully-subsidised program will expose participants to a wide range of issues that confront the Australian-Muslim community today through various bodies and individuals including parliamentarians, activists, journalists, legal practitioners and decision makers in the Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra study tours.
This program will also include an Islamic development component, 'Train the Trainers' designed to equip Muslims with skills to address issues of concern and the tools to take positive and proactive steps to rectify these issues, as well as fostering links for future development of the Australian-Muslim community.
There are only 16 places. Visit http://www.icv.org.au/ for application forms. Application deadline has been extended to Monday 27th April, 5:00pm. Only applications submitted via email will be accepted.
Enquiries: Phone - (03) 9328 2067 /
Email - admin@icv.org.au

Dear USMAA members
Assalamu Alaikum

This is to inform you that Brother Farouk Ismail, father of Rizni Nisthar, Rismiya Zuhair and Rumies Ismail (Jim) and father-in-law of Nisthar Buhari, Sugu Zuhair and Shazmin Ismail passed away yesterday evening. INNA LILLAHI WA INAA ILLAIHI RAJIUN.

Janaza prayers will be held InshaAllah at 12:45 PM today 9th of April 2009 at Lysterfield mosque after Zuhr prayers. Janaza will take place at 2PM at the Bunorong Memorial Park, Frankston-Dandenong Rd.

USMAA Janaza Committee
www.usmma.org.au

Dear USMAA members
Assalamu Alaikum

This is to inform you that Brother Farouk Ismail, father of Rizni Nisthar, Rismiya Zuhair and Rumies Ismail (Jim) and father-in-law of Nisthar Buhari, Sugu Zuhair and Shazmin Ismail passed away this evening. INNA LILLAHI WA INAA ILLAIHI RAJIUN.
Janaza prayers will be held InshaAllah tomorrow 9th of April 2009 at Lysterfield mosque. Janaza will take place at the Bunorong Memorial Park, Frankston-Dandenong Rd.

It's sports time and the annual USMAA Sports day to raise funds for the Janaaza fund organized by the USMAA Janaaza sub-committee is coming up.
The day will include the six aside cricket tournament, games and activities for the ladies and children, a car boot sale and a raffle.

Date	Sunday 22 March 2009
Venue	Templestowe Reserve (Mel ref 33 G4)Cnr Williamsons Rd Porter St.
Time	9:30 am onwards. Cricket starts at 10.15 am
Lunch	Biriyani lunch ($10 each inclusive of a drink) catered by Sister Faryal Khobair will be available 12.30 pm onwards.
Admission	Family $10.00, Singles $5.00

Message to the cricketers:
Since the Cricket Tournament has to be played on a single pitch under an altered format. The Captains of the teams are requested to pre-register immediately by submitting the application form with the payment of $30 to one of the following contacts and be present at the grounds for formal registration at 9:30 am for a 10:00 am start. Registrations will not be accepted after 10:00 am at the venue. Please assist the organizers and register your teams before Sunday. The rules and the application form is available at;

http://usmaa.org.au/SportsdayRulesForms.php (PDF file 46.5Kb).

Chota	9467 7326 or 0433 095 060
Nazeer	0421 898 438
Areeb	0410 300 724
Eddie	9884 0588 or 0403 221 808
Fahmi	9561 9614 or 0412 777 029

Don't forget, we need spectators too! We hope to see you all at the grounds in your sports gear for a day of fun inshaallah.

Assalamu Alaikum

Mrs Haseeba (Quraisha) Maulana of Batticaloa, beloved older sister of Sister Naufera Salahudeen, and aunty of Sisters Sanya and Rifaya, passed away last evening in Colombo - INNA LILLAHI WA INAA ILLAIHI RAJIUN. Funeral will be held in Colombo at 11am today, Wednesday 11th March.

The USMAA community is informed that prayers will be held following Maghrib prayers at Sister Naufera's residence at 150 Dandelion Rd, Rowville.

USMAA Janaza Committee
www.usmma.org.au

Dear USMAA members,

Assalamu Alaikum

The next issue of the USMAA newsletter,“Minaret” is currently being prepared and we have decided to create a new column for Community Announcements. We would like this to be a place where the achievements of community members is applauded and a place where community information both happy and sad is shared.

We would appreciate it if you could kindly send in information that is relevant. We are working on a tight time schedule and would like this information in by latest tomorrow, Monday (9th of March) evening.

We would like information on the following:
- VCE achievements for 2008 - Date, Name, School, Parents names, Suburb
- Graduations 2008 - Date, Name, Course, Uni, Parents names, Suburb
- Weddings and Nikahs that have taken place recently - Date, Names of the couple, Parents Names and Suburbs.
- Deaths in the community - Date, Name, Suburb, Family details
- Births in the community - Date, Name, Parents names and Suburb

Please email to newsletter@usmaa.org.au

The information you send might be edited to fit the space as needed.

Insha Allah we hope you will utilize this tool to its full potential. Thank you.

Assalamu Alaikum

This is to inform you that sister Fah Ayub, Wife of Brother Ayub of 17, Fraser Crescent, Wantirna South VIC 3152 passed away this morning. INNA LILLAHI WA INAA ILLAIHI RAJIUN.

Janaza prayers will be held InshaAllah today 1st March 2009 at Lysterfield mosque at 1.45pm after Luhar prayers.

Janaza will be take place at the Springvale Botanical Cemetery at 3pm (Police Road Entrance).

Salaams

USMAA Janaza Committee

Usmaa Sports Day - Janaza Fund Raiser
Reminding members that the USMAA Sports day 2009 is coming up and all teams are requested to register in time. All cricketers are advised to hone in their batting, bowling and fielding skills. Further announcements will be made in our website closer to the date. Till then, keep your head down and play a stubborn innings. Insha allah.

Date:	Sunday 22 March 2009
Venue:	*Templestowe Reserve*
Time:	9:30 am onwards
Lunch:	BBQ (Costs will be informed shortly)

Buriyani Night 2009 - Western Suburbs.
An information evening and fund raising Dinner for the janaza scheme is organized in the Western Suburbs.

Date:	Sunday 8 March 2009.
Venue:	*Errington Community Centre*, St Albans East.
Tickets:	SOLD OUT!

Salaams,

USMAA Janaza Committee
www.usmma.org.au

Dear USMAA members,

Assalamu Alaikum

The next event in the calendar is the Annual Qiraath Contest for Children of USMAA members which will be held in conjunction with Meelad

Date	Saturday 14th of March 2009
Venue	Mulgrave Community Centre 355 Wellington Road, Mulgrave.
Time	6.15pm Onwards

Following information regarding the Qiraath Contest is provided by the organizing committee:

This year the format of the contest will be as per the guidelines given below.

QIRAATH Contest
Considering and acknowledging that male and female children have different voices and pitches, the judging would be separate for males and females. The contest will also be in various age groups as mentioned below:

1. Groups:

A. Below 8 years

B. 8+ to 12 years

C. 12+ to 16 years

2. Children can choose any surah from the Holy Quran
3. Time duration for the various groups: maximum of 2 minutes and Groups A and B and 3 minutes for Group C.

Rules:
1. All entry forms should reach Sister Sithy Marikar, 806 Ferntree Gully road, Wheelers Hill, 3150 on or before 10th March 2009.
2. All participants should be at the venue by 6.00 p.m.
3. Parents should ensure that their kids are there on time.
4. Timing for each participant will be strictly observed
5. The decision of the judges will be final.

Donations towards prizes are most welcome.

Please download the application form from the USMAA website at the following link;

http://usmaa.org.au/MeeladQiraathContestApplicaiton.php (PDF file 41Kb)

Hope to see you all there Inshaallah.

Salaams,

Parveen Muhammed
Secretary - USMAA

Dear USMAA members,

Assalamu Alaikum

As informed previously the USMAA Ladies Night is scheduled to be held as follows:

Date	Saturday 21 February 2009
Venue	Glen Waverley Community Centre, 700 Waverley Road, Glen Waverley
Time	7pm Onwards

Tickets are on sale priced at $27 each. Family Ticket of 3 is priced at $ 75

All proceeds from the event will be donated as humanitarian aid to the victims of Gaza.

We would like to remind all sisters that it is essential that you pre-book your ticket for the event. If you are interested in attending please call and confirm your attendance with one of the following latest by tomorrow (Tuesday 17th Feb) evening. Please make your booking early to avoid disappointment as we have a limited number of tickets on sale.

Ziada Tokhi	9848 5496 / 0450 082 087
Nizra Haniffa	9713 2927 / 0416 120 150
Parveen Muhammed	9753 9226 / 0424 397 161
Rizana Zubair	8320 5064
Nazli Farouque	9383 3354
Shyama Fahme	9544 6063

Looking forward to seeing you all next Saturday for what is guaranteed to be a fun filled night!

Salaams,

Parveen Muhammed
Secretary - USMAA

Dear USMAA members,

Assalamu Alaikum

In the wake of the present disaster in Victoria, we urge all members to do what ever possible to assist those affected. Please find below the link to the Red Cross bush fire appeal.

Salaams,

Parveen Muhammed
Secretary - USMAA

Dear USMAA members,

Assalamu Alaikum

Please find below a message to all the sisters from the USMAA Ladies’ Night Organising Committee.

Salaams,

Parveen Muhammed
Secretary - USMAA

Dear Sisters,

Assalamu Alaikum!

Yes it's on again!

It is the 5th USMAA Annual Ladies Night fund raising dinner, to be held at the Glen Waverley Community Centre on Saturday, Feb 21st, 2009 starting at 7 pm. See attached flyer for details.

We once again welcome you to this wonderful event.

The proceeds from this year's event will be donated as urgent humanitarian assistance to the war victims in Gaza.

Please come and support this worthy cause while you enjoy a wonderful evening of fashion and fun-filled activities.

Invite as many people as you can - bring your Mum, daughters, sisters, aunts, cousins and friends!

To book your tickets, make a donation, to book a stall or for any further details call a number on the attached flyer.

If you cannot make it to the event but wish to make a donation please email back or give us a call.

Thank you for your support.

Kind Regards,
USMAA Ladies Night Organising Committee

Dear USMAA members,

Assalamu Alaikum

Please click on the link below for the flyer from the Council for a Parliament of the World’s Religions re the event Melbourne: Making a Difference”to be held on Sunday, 8th February 2009.

Download flyer

Salaams,

Parveen Muhammed
Secretary - USMAA

Dear USMAA members,

Assalamu Alaikum

Ladies Nite
The much awaited Ladies Night 2009 is coming up soon and we look forward to having an evening full of fun, fashion, entertainment, prizes and surprises!

Please note the change of venue and date.

Date:21st Feb 2009 (NOT 28th Feb)
Venue: Glen Waverley Community Centre, 700 Waverley Road, Glen Waverley (Melway 71 B4)
Ticket cost: $27.00 (Family ticket of 3 -$75.00)

All proceeds from the event will be donated as humanitarian aid to the victims of the Gaza massacre.

The event organisers and USMAA Committee request your full support and co-operation in making this event a success.

Make your bookings early to avoid disappointment

If you need further information and ticket bookings please contact:

Ziada Tokhi- 9848 5496 / 0450 082 087
Nizra Haniffa- 9713 2927 / 0416 120 150
Parveen Muhammed- 9753 9226 / 0424 397 161
Rizana Zubair- 8320 5064
Nazli Farouque - 9383 3354
Shyama Fahme - 9544 6063

For further updates please check the USMAA website at http://www.usmaa.org.au/

Salaams,

Parveen Muhammed
Secretary - USMAA

Dear USMAA members,

Assalamu Alaikum

The following important messages are from the Islamic Council of Victoria. Please join in these worthy efforts in this hour of need.

Salaams,

Parveen Muhammed
Secretary - USMAA

Subject: SPECIAL UPDATE :: Prayer Meeting for Peace in Palestine + Community March

Dear All,

A special update on an upcoming event: Prayer Meeting for Peace in Palestine & Community March.

The ICV strongly encourages community participation.

For further enquiries please see the contact details below.

Kind Regards,
Dahlia Rahman
Accounts Officer / Communications Support
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PRAYER SERVICE - Prayer Meeting for Peace in Palestine & Community March

A special Friday prayer meeting has been organised for peace in Gaza. This event will also include a community march to Julia Gillard's office in protest against the Israeli attacks of late. People of all beliefs and cultures are encouraged to attend.

Date: Friday 16th January

Time: 12:00noon - 3:00pm

Venue: Werrible Secondary School Oval, Duncans Road (Mel ref - 206:B9)

RSVP/Enquiries: Sheikh Issa Musse - 0402 555 202

Website: www.melbourne-palestine.net

Subject: SPECIAL UPDATE :: Urgent Gaza Ambulance Fundraiser

Dear All,

A special update on an urgent fundraising appeal: Gaza Ambulance Fundraiser
The ICV strongly encourages community contribution.

For further enquiries please see the contact details below.

Kind Regards,
Dahlia Rahman
Accounts Officer / Communications Support
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GAZA APPEAL - Gaza Ambulance Fundraiser
The Islamic Council of Victoria (ICV) in conjunction with Oxfam Solidarity Belgium and the Union of Health Work Committees (UHWC), are appealing for donations towards medical assistance in Gaza.
The ICV have agreed to collect the AUD$60,000 in funds needed by Tuesday 27th January. All the donations raised will be given to assist the UHWC in providing an ambulance service for the people of Gaza. Please see the article below and the attached flier for more information.
Please note that donations are not tax-deductible.

For further enquiries, contact Riyad Al Adassi (UHWC's representative): 0406 970 874 / Ramzi Elsayed (ICV President): 0412 562 385.
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Paramedic Killed and Ambulance Destroyed by Israeli Shelling

As reported by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, Oxfam and the Union of Health Work Committees - Gaza (UHWC), on 10:00am on Sunday 4th January one of only two ambulances run by the UHWC out of Al Awda Hospital in Northern Gaza was hit by an Israeli shell.

The ambulance was shelled while the paramedics were just outside the ambulance attending to an injured person from a previous bombing. One of the paramedics, 33-year-old Arafa Abd Al-Dayim of Beit Hanoun died around 1.45pm during surgery, as he suffered a direct injury to his chest, abdomen (specifically his liver was severely damaged) and right hand. Arafa leaves behind a wife and 6 children.

The UHWC ambulance was completely destroyed. The Australian Muslim community have committed to raising the funds with partners Oxfam Solidarity Belgium, to enable UHWC to convert a van into an ambulance to be able to access and treat the sick and injured in Gaza. This is a critical need for the people of Gaza and we ask the whole Australian community to donate urgently.

[Update: Since this, the UHWC's only other ambulance was shelled rendering it inoperable. As of now, UHWC have no active ambulance service.]

Dear USMAA members,

Assalamu Alaikum

Eid Mubaarak.

To remind you once again, the Eid dinner will be held inshaAllah on Saturday 13 Dec 2008 at 7:30 PM at the Mulgrave Community Centre, 355 Wellington Road, Mulgrave.

Programme for the day will include;

Quran Recital:
Welcome:	Fahme Abulhassen , Acting President USMAA
Guest Speaker:	Dr Nazeeruddin Mohammad. Topic: 'What is Birr?'
Vote of thanks:	Parveen Muhammed, Secretary USMAA
Dinner:	Caterer: Buriyani House, Kings Street, Melbourne

We kindly urge you to be on time so that the programme can be conducted on schedule.

FREE entry for members who have paid the one-off function donation for 2008.
This event is organised utilising the one-off function donation made by members. As such, current financial members who have not paid the one-off function donation will need to pay $15 and all non-members will pay $20 per head at the door. Arrangements have been made to collect the membership fee and the one-off donation at the door for those who wish to pay on this day. There is no EFT-POS payment facility available at the door. The closest ATM can be found at the BP service station at the corner of Springvale and Wellington Rd.

Hope to see you at the dinner Inshaallah.

Salaams

Parveen Muhammed
Secretary - USMAA

It is confirmed that Eid-Ul-Adha will be on Monday, 8th of December 2008 Insha Allah.

Eid-Ul-Adha Prayers
USMAA together with the Monash University Mosque will be conducting Eid-Ul-Adha prayers.

DATE:	Monday, 8th of December 2008
VENUE:	*Monash University Oval*, Clayton Near the Sports Complex (closest entrance is from Wellington road) Note: Parking in the area marked blue is free
TIME:	8.30 am

It is sunnah of the Holy Prophet (PBUHl) that prayers be held in an open area. Alternate arrangements have been made to pray in the basket ball court of the sports complex in case it rains.

Eid breakfast
Following Eid prayers at Monash University, USMAA members are invited to participate in the Eid celebratory breakfast.

DATE:	Monday, 8th of December 2008
VENUE:	*Mulgrave Neighbourhood House*, 36 - 42 Mackie Road Mulgrave. 3170 (Melway Ref: 80, B2)
TIME:	9:00am - 11:30am

InshaAllah Eid-ul-Adha will be on the 8th or 9th of December. We are awaiting an announcement from the Board of Imams, Victoria.

As per usual practice, USMAA together with the Monash University Mosque, Islamic Information Centre - Al Furqaan, Malay Association of Victoria and the Monash University Islamic Society (MUIS) will be conducting Eid-Ul-Adha prayers at Monash University premises. Following Eid prayers USMAA members are invited to participate in the Eid celebratory breakfast. Exact dates and locations will be published on the USMAA website - www.usmaa.org.au and members will receive an email announcement shortly.

The next event in the USMAA calendar is upon us and the Management Committee cordially invites all members and friends to join them to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha on Saturday 13 Dec 2008 at 7:30 PM at the Mulgrave Community Centre, 355 Wellington Road, Mulgrave.

Programme for the day will include;

Quran Recital:
Welcome:	Fahme Abulhassen , Acting President USMAA
Guest Speaker:	Dr Nazeeruddin Mohammad. Topic: 'What is Birr?'
Vote of thanks:	Parveen Muhammed, Secretary USMAA
Dinner:	Caterer: Buriyani House, Kings Street, Melbourne

We kindly urge you to be on time so that the programme can be conducted on schedule.

Please follow the link below for more information on fees and charges: http://usmaa.org.au/Membership.php
Hope to see you at the dinner Inshaallah.

We are also happy to inform you that the USMAA newsletter is now in e-format. In keeping in pace with today's trends of communication, we feel this format would help us to keep in touch with our valuable members, the wider Muslim community and friends on a more regular, convenient and interactive way. We hope this newsletter will supplement the information maintained on our website. It will be emailed out to all members tomorrow, Sunday 30th November 2008, and also be available on the USMAA website - www.usmaa.org.au. We hope that all USMAA members and friends will include the USMAA website in their favourite list.

A hard copy of the newsletter is being mailed to members for the last time. Members will still need to access the electronic version for the links, photos etc. If you wish to have a hard copy mailed to you in the future please let us know and we will accommodate your need.

10 October 2008

Dear USMAA members,

Assalamu Alaikum

Hope you had a lovely Eid Day. We are happy to inform you that the Eid-ul-fitr celebrations are not yet over and the USMAA Eid dinner is still there to look forward to! The Management Committee cordially invites all members and friends to join them at this event.

Background:
Vic Govt through various departments offers a multitude of services to the community and the information of these services are made available through various communications channels. The strategies developed by Vic Govt to strengthen social welfare include assistance to older Victorians stay independent, providing fairer access to services, creating better opportunities for communities to work with the government, and the building capacity of individuals, families and communities to create new opportunities by and themselves.

The Sri Lankan community is one of the major culturally and linguistically different (CALD) communities within the Victorian community. It is estimated that there are over 50,000 Victorians of Sri Lankan origin including the second generation Victorian Sri Lankan and those who migrated to Victoria having born in another country. The Sri Lankan therefore constitute a sizeable community in Victoria which has made a significant contribution to economic, social, and cultural fabrics of Victorian society over the years and has a considerable voice for further development.

Despite a relatively established community group, its composition is highly divers. It has a number of vulnerable groups including Seniors Victorians the youth, the migrants, and economically and socially underprivileged families who depend on Victorian Government services for better social and economic life. Hence there is a need for a greater understanding of community in terms of its profile which would assist the government services to be better targeted.

Objectives of the Research:
The Committee for Sri Lanka (CFSL) in collaboration with the VMC and Deakin University has undertaken a research to:

- Determine the degree of awareness, dissemination and understanding of key services offered;
- Assess the perception of SL community on the availability and delivery of these services
- Determine strategies to change individual and group behaviours and to engage the vulnerable community groups to enhance opportunities to benefit from Voc govt social policy initiatives
- Determines what other additional facilities and further enhancement to the existing facilities to be factored to improve the social fabric and the living standards of the community.

Action required by the SL Muslim Community:
CFSL is looking for a couple people to represent from the SL Muslim Community for each of the following 3 focus groups. Each group will take part in a one-off brainstorming session at different dates. Young and Mid-Aged Family Grp sessions will be held on Sunday, 5 Oct in Boxhill Library Room 1 at 3pm, which will be followed by a workshop in mid-November.

Focus Groups:
Young Family Grp: 25 – 45 yrs – on Sunday 5 Oct, Boxhill Library Room 1 at 3pm
Mid Aged Family Grp: 46 – 65 yrs - on Sunday 5 Oct, Boxhill Library Room 1 at 3pm
Senior Grp: over 65 yrs

A $30.00 gift voucher will be given to each participant as a token of appreciation .

Those who are interested please forward your name, e-mail, tel/mobile number to Imtiaz Mohamed (e-mail: mim_786@yahoo.com.au) ASAP to inform CFSL make necessary arrangements Thank you.

Dear USMAA members,

Assalamu Alaikum

The Board of Imams Victoria has announced that Eid-Ul-Fitr will be on Wednesday, October 1st 2008 Insha Allah.

Eid-Ul-Fitr Prayers
USMAA together with the Monash University Mosque, Islamic Information Centre - Al Furqaan, Malay Association of Victoria and the Monash University Islamic Society (MUIS) will be conducting Eid-Ul-Fitr prayers and extends the following invitation.

DATE: Wed 1st October 2008

VENUE:
Monash University, Clayton, 2nd Floor,
Northside Carpark close to the Campus Mosque
( Bayview Ave entrance)

TIME: 8.15 a.m.(thakbir) to pray at 8.30 sharp

Eid breakfast
Following Eid prayers at Monash University, USMAA members are invited to participate in the Eid celebratory breakfast.

DATE: Wed 1st October 2008

VENUE: Monash Community Inn
72, Clayton Road, Clayton (Melway Ref: 70D9)

TIME: 9:30am- 11:30am

Please bring a traditional breakfast dish to share with the community.

We hope to see you all there at the prayers and the breakfast Inshaallah.
Salaams.

Parveen Muhammed
Secretary, USMAA

Download a detailed map of
Monash University (PDF 829 Kb)

EID-UL-FITR PRAYERS

The Sunnah of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAL) was to pray Eid Salaat in an open place.

The Mosque will provide a light breakfast
Appreciate if you could also bring a plate of finger foods/sweets (divide them into two i.e one for the brothers and the other for the sisters)
Eid Gift bags will be given to children below 10 years.
Also please bring your prayer mats.
Free Parking will be available in the blue area on this day on this floor.

Everyone Is Most Welcome To Join Us

For Further Information Contact:

Bro Muhammad Kalissi
0413085157

Bro Bandar Fadhel
0405937300

Bro Mohamed Mohideen
0425739364

Monash University Mosque, Islamic Information Centre - Al Furqaan, Malay Association of Victoria, Monash University Islamic Society (MUIS), United Sri Lankan Muslim Association of Australia (USMAA)

ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE BOARD OF IMAMS VICTORIA.
Eid al Fitr 2008 (1st Shawwal 1429)
Board of Imams Victoria is pleased to announce that Eidul Fitr will be on Wednesday, October 1st 2008 Insha Allah.

The Astronomical New Moon is on Monday, September 29, 2008 at 8:12 GMT, 4:12 am EDT, 1:12 am PDT). It will not be visible on September 29th 2008 except small possibility in Ploynesian Islands.

On Tuesday, September 30, it will be visible in New Zealand Australia, Indonesia, South Asia, Africa and Americas and thus the first day of Shawwal is on Wednesday, October 1st 2008.

Board of Imams Victoria wishes the Muslims all over Australia a happy and memorable Eid al Fitr. May Allah Subhanahu wa taala accept our fasts, our prayers, and all the charitable deeds that we have performed in this blessed month.

Wassalam.

Sheikh Mohamadu Nawas Saleem
Public Relations Officer.

27th Night
27th night Lailatul Qadr prayers will be held on Friday 26th September. The program for the night is as follows.

Date : Friday 26th September 2008
Venue : 125 George street, Doncaster East (located at the Rieschiecks Reserve - corner of George and Victoria streets - next to the Doncaster Athletic track).
Time : 10pm onwards

10.15 - 11.15 PM	Bayan (Talk on Islam) - By Bro Belal Assaad
11.30 - 12.00 AM	Supplication (Towba) - By Bro Belal Assaad
12.15 - 1.00 AM	Tasbeeh Prayer - By Bro Belal Assaad
1.00 - 1.30 AM	Break
1.30 - 2.30 AM	Dhikr - By Bro Ghazan Khan
2.30 - 3.30 AM	Bayan - By Bro Nawaz

Our second joint Iftar will be held on Saturday 20th September. The Management Committee cordially invites all members to join them for Iftar.

Date: Saturday 20th September 2008
Time: 6:00 PM
Venue: Mulgrave Community Centre, 355 Wellington Road, Mulgrave.

27th Night
27th night Lailatul Qadr prayers will be held on Friday 26th Sept. The program for the night will be posted on the web page next Monday. Please let us know during the 2nd iftar (on 20th Sept) if you intend to participate in the night’s program. The numbers are needed for catering purposes. The committee has organised speakers and an imam to lead prayers.

Date : Friday 26th September 2008
Venue : 125 George street, Doncaster East (located at the Rieschiecks Reserve - corner of George and Victoria streets - next to the Doncaster Athletic track in the reserve).
Time : 10pm onwards

Parking is available at the venue.

Hope to see you all at both events Inshaallah.
Salaams

Dear USMAA members
Assalamu Alaikum and Ramadan Mubaarak to all;

It is confirmed by the ICV that Ramadan will begin on Monday 1st September 2008. A prayer and iftar timetable is available from the website (www.usmaa.org.au).

Our first joint Iftar will be on Saturday 13th September 2008. The Management Committee cordially invites all members to join them at Iftar.

Date: Saturday 13 September 2008
Time: 6:00 PM
Venue: Mulgrave Community Centre, 355 Wellington Road, Mulgrave.

Dear USMAA members Asalamu Alaikum wwb;

Hope you are all keeping well and preparing for the month of Ramadan which is likely to fall on the first of September 08.

Our first event for the this financial year will be USMAA Members Night - 2008/2009. The Management Committee invites all member families to join us the fellowship dinner:

Date: Saturday 23 August 2008.
Time: 7:00 PM
Venue: Mulgrave Community Centre, 355 Wellington Road, Mulgrave.

UNITED SRI LANKAN MUSLIM ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA, INC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

UNITED SRI LANKAN MUSLIM ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA, INC

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING