ALMA Celebrates Eid ul-Adha with Community Dinner and Fellowship

The Austra Lanka Muslim Association (ALMA) brought together more than 150 community members for its annual Eid ul-Adha Dinner on 30 May, in an evening filled with gratitude, fellowship, and celebration.

The event was jointly hosted by Masters of Ceremony Br. Nazooque and Br. Jafraan, while the proceedings commenced with a beautiful recitation of the Holy Qur’an by Hamza Murshid, setting a spiritual tone for the evening.

Among the distinguished guests was Auburn Council Member Enver Yasar, whose presence was warmly acknowledged by ALMA President Br. Jabeer Carder during his welcome address. Br. Jabeer thanked the councillor for joining the community in celebrating the blessed occasion and extended a warm welcome to all members and guests.

In his speech, Br. Jabeer congratulated those who had completed Hajj this year and made du’a that Allah (SWT) accepts their pilgrimage. He also encouraged those who have not yet fulfilled this important pillar of Islam to make the sincere intention and strive towards performing Hajj when able.

Reflecting on ALMA’s achievements over the past two years, Br. Jabeer expressed his heartfelt appreciation to the Executive Committee, the ACEP Committee, ACEP teachers, and the many volunteers whose dedication and hard work have enabled the association to successfully deliver numerous community initiatives and events.

One of the evening’s highlights was an interactive electronic Trivia Competition, which kept attendees engaged as live scores were displayed throughout the contest, creating an atmosphere of friendly competition and excitement.

Guests were treated to a sumptuous buffet featuring a wide selection of authentic Sri Lankan cuisine, followed by an impressive assortment of delicious desserts, which received much praise from those in attendance.

The celebrations continued with a lucky draw, where many members went home with prizes, adding to the festive spirit of the evening.

The vote of thanks was delivered by ALMA Secretary Br. Anwar Sathath, who thanked everyone who contributed to the success of the event, including the organisers, volunteers, sponsors, and attendees.

The memorable evening concluded at approximately 10.00 pm, leaving participants with cherished memories of an occasion that strengthened community bonds and celebrated the spirit of Eid ul-Adha.