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CAR PARADE AGAINST FORECED CREMATION IN SRI LANKA By Amaani Siddeek – Sri Lankan Muslims in Sydney gathered as a motorcade to protest against the ‘cremation-only’ policy being implemented in Sri Lanka – a policy that has been identified as discriminatory and a human rights violation. The policy, which was implemented in April of 2020, Read more about ALMA CAR PARADE[…]
PROTEST AGAINST FORCED CREMATION Following the meeting held on Sunday 20th December regarding the forced cremation issue in Sri Lanka, ALMA Exco has decided to conduct a protest as part of our effort in creating awareness and have a meaningful impact. The protest is planned to be conducted in the form of a car parade Read more about STOP FORCED CREMATION[…]
Fasting and Dua on 7th January for the Muslims in Sri Lanka As part of our continuing actions against the forced cremation issue in Sri Lanka, ALMA in association with other Sri Lankan Muslim Organisations in Australia, have come to a collective decision to call upon members to fast and make Dua to seek Allah’s (SWT) forgiveness Read more about FASTING ON 7TH JANUARY[…]
ACEP PRIZE GIVING Alhamdulillah, the prize giving for the year 2020 took place on the 21st December, at the Auburn Town Hall between 6.00 to 8.00 pm. There were over 100 guests as many parents showed great enthusiasm for the event. The Director of Studies, Br. Fazli welcomed every participants, parents and guests at the Read more about ACEP PRIZE GIVING[…]
ALMA CALLING TO STOP CREMATING MUSLIMS IN SRI LANKA The decision made by the Government of Sri Lanka, in regards to the forced cremation of bodies of Muslims who have died or suspected to have died of COVID-19, has been causing profound agony to all of us. Despite the recommendation of the World Health Organisation Read more about STOP MUSLIM CREMATION[…]
Walk and Talk -ALMA Health and wellbeing program at Auburn Park ALMA started its first Walk and Talk program at Auburn park at 8.00am on the 13th December. Though the weekend forecast was for a wet day, Alhamdulillah the weather was refreshing with blue skies and a slight chill breeze. The event was also the first time Read more about WALK & TALK AT AUBURN PARK[…]
Minority Muslims Living in Western Countries-An Islamic perspective-Sheikh Usthaz M.A.M. Mansoor In a two-part online lecture series with Q&A in Tamil by Sheikh Usthaz M.A.M Mansoor, the first part of the series was on the 6th of December with participation over 100 not only from Sydney but also from many parts of the World. The second part Read more about ONLINE LECTURE BY SHEIKH USTAZ M.A.M. MANSOOR[…]
Create a winning job application -Sr. Zareena Razeen Writing a proper and impressive Resume is a an integral part of seeking a job. It would not be wrong to say that it’s the most important step in finding a job that suits one’s qualifications. Sister Zareena delivered an excellent lecture on how to write a Read more about HOW TO CREATE WINNING JOB APPLICATIONS[…]
THE ROLE OF YOUTH IN SHAPING THE FUTURE GENERATION with Dr Zachariah Matthews The summer holidays kicked off with the first youth event held by ALMA since the election. On Saturday, ALMA hosted a youth leadership workshop that tackled how young Muslim Australians can prepare themselves to become change-makers in society. Despite COVID-19 restrictions still Read more about YOUTH MEETING[…]
ALMA EXCO MEETS CONSUL GENERAL OF SRI LANKA IN SYDENY ALMA executive committee met the newly appointed Consul General of Sri Lanka, Mr Lakshman Hulugalle, on 27 of November, at his office in Sydney. The primary purpose of this meeting was to congratulate him on his appointment and to enhance the relationship between the consulate Read more about ALMA OFFICIALS MEET WITH THE SRI LANKA CONSUL GENERAL IN SYDNEY[…]
