Category: Community Affairs

Fidyah

What is Fidyah? “Fidyah” is a compensation for a fast of Ramadan that is missed under certain legitimate circumstances. Fidyah can only be distributed as food, not as cash. The giving of fidyah also benefits members of the community who live in impoverished conditions. WF-AID is facilitating fidyah food distribution in Africa and South Asia this Ramadan. The following are some [...]

29 March 2022
26 Sha'ban 1443

Extraordinary Meeting of the Executive Council 2021-2024

An Extraordinary Meeting of the Executive Council 2021 - 2024 was held from 19th - 20th February 2022 in Dar es Salaam (with councillors joining remotely through a hybrid model) at short notice, and kindly facilitated by the Africa Federation. The meeting was called due to two urgent agendas items: 1. Update on the Capital Project of Husseini Islamic Centre of Florida (Orlando Jamaat) 2. Legal Update [...]

26 March 2022
23 Sha'ban 1443

Paris Jamaats’ Visit to the Prince of Believers Exhibition

The World Federation, through the Council of European Jamaats and MCE, had the honour of hosting and welcoming our brothers and sisters from the Paris North and Paris South Jamaats on Saturday 26th February 2022. L - R: Br. Amir Taki - The Legacy Management Team, Br. Mohammed Ali Muraj - CoEJ Treasurer, Br. Arifali Hirji - [...]

21 February 2022
19 Rajab 1443

DENMARK’S LARGEST SHIA MOSQUE

The Imam Ali (as) Mosque in Copenhagen, Denmark, is considered one of the most beautiful mosques in Europe as well as the largest Mosque for the Shias in Denmark. The Mosque can be found in the south-eastern part of Copenhagen at a convenient location close to local amenities. The construction of the Mosque began in [...]

17 February 2022
15 Rajab 1443

ZCSS Update from India – Ground Visit

The Zainabiya Child Sponsorship Scheme team, comprising of ZCSS Coordinator, Alibhai Bandali, and WF Lead India, Asadbhai Virani, visited agencies and schools in India between 29th November and 4th December 2021 to assess the work carried out on the ground and met some of the beneficiaries. Places visited included: 1. Bangalore 2. Alipur 3. Kareempur 4. Avalkonda 5. Bhavnagar 6. Mumbai Continue [...]

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