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Minister Leo Varadkar visits the Islamic Centre to wish Muslims a Happy Eid on Eid-ul-Fitr

Posted on: July 17th, 2015 by shaykh No Comments

Muslims in Ireland and around the world had been fasting from dawn till sunset during the month of Ramadan and today celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the ending of the month of Ramadan.

Minister Leo Varadkar visited the Al-Mustafa Islamic Centre Ireland in Blanchardstown on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr to wish the Muslim community a Happy Eid.

Minister Leo Varadkar was welcomed by the Imam of the Islamic Centre, Shaykh Umar Al-Qadri, and members of the Islamic Centre. Minister Leo Varadkar also visited the prayer hall in the Islamic Centre and met with the members of the Muslim Community. The visit of the Minister on the occasion of Eid was highly appreciated by the Muslim Community. Members from the Muslim Peace & Integration Council also traveled from across Ireland to welcome the Minister in the Al-Mustafa Islamic Centre. The Minister was also briefed about the activities of the Irish Muslim Peace & Integration Council. Minister Leo Varadkar appreciated the upcoming “Not in our Name” protest by the Council against terrorism. On Sunday 26th July 2015 Muslims will come together in O’Connel Street to protest against the atrocities of the so-called Islamic State.

For more information on the protest please visit www.impic.ie

Website link to report and images : http://www.islamiccentre.ie/minister-leo-varadkar-visits-the-islamic-centre-to-wish-muslims-a-happy-eid-on-eid-ul-fitr/

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Eid ul Fitr 2015 Program

Posted on: July 13th, 2015 by shaykh No Comments

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Eid-ul-Fitr Prayer will be held on Friday 17th July 2015 at sharp 10:00am insha Allah.

Eid Lecture will start at 9am. Special Arrangements for Sisters and Children.

Refreshments will be provided after Eid and children will receive Goodie-bags.

 

Imam of Al-Mustafa Islamic Centre attends funeral of Irish victims of the ISIS attack in Tunisia

Posted on: July 7th, 2015 by shaykh No Comments

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The CEO of Irish Muslim Peace & Integration Council and Imam of the Al-Mustafa Islamic Centre Ireland, Shaykh Dr. Umar Al-Qadri , and members of the Council attended the funerals of Mr. Hayes & Ms. Hayes in Athlone and Mrs. Carty in Robinstown. Members from the Athlone Islamic Centre also attended the funeral in Athlone.

The three Irish citizens lost their life tragically during the ISIS attack in Tunisia this month. Shaykh Umar Al-Qadri said that it was important to express solidarity and sympathy to the families on behalf of the Muslim community in Ireland and attending the funeral highlights the strong disapproval of Muslim leadership to the terrorist attacks.

The presence of Muslim leadership was noted by the Christian clerics, relatives of the deceased and also the Irish Media.

Michael Hayes, brother of Ms Hayes, greeted the members of the Muslim community with the Arabic words “as-salamu alaykum” (peace be upon you) and said that it is a difficult time for also the Muslim community as some will wrongly blame them for the actions of the terrorists. It was also mentioned how Muslim staff members of the hotel saved many tourists from the terrorist.

“The massacre of innocents is always an abominable crime. When done in the name of God, it is also blasphemy.”

Fr Devine described during the funeral that Islam is a religion that reverences the sacredness of life. The Tunisian people too were a victim of the massacre, he reminded the congregation. He also mentioned that terrorism has no religion.

The presence of members of the Muslim community was highly appreciated.

Irish Muslim Peace & Integration Council has organised a “Not in our Name” protest against ISIS as a reaction to the barbaric attacks in the name of Islam.

Media Reports :

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/priest-tells-mourners-the-violence-is-now-at-our-own-door-1.2273001

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/community-devastated-by-killing-of-larry-and-martina-hayes-1.2272365

http://www.rte.ie/news/2015/0704/712575-tunisia-lorna-carty/

http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/sinead-buries-parents-on-her-birthday-340637.html

http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/only-daughter-of-tragic-tunisia-attack-couple-spends-birthday-saying-tearful-goodbye-31349699.html

http://www.rte.ie/news/player/2015/0703/20807536-funeral-taking-place-of-irish-couple-killed-in-tunisia/