‘بِسْمِ ٱللَّٰهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
Itikaaf Form
Please download and fill Itikaaf form and submit to email: info@canberraislamiccentre.org.au or in person to CIC EC member(s). Please contact Br. Ali Akbar (preferably during Isha or Fajr) or on his mobile: 04-35010155 if you do not have access to a printer, so he can provide you with a printed form
5th Ramdan Quran memorisation and Tajweed Competition
The competition was conducted successfully on 08 March 2025 at Sabah Al Ahmad (CIC) Masjid. Results will be declared soon. Please contact via email if you have any queries. education@canberraislamiccentre.org.au
Taraweeh at the Sabah Al-Ahmad Masjid
The start date for Taraweeh prayers is Friday, 28th February 2025, subject to confirmation from the ACT Imam’s Council. For prayer times, please refer to the Ramadan timings calendar provided below. Taraweeh prayers will commence immediately after Isha’a prayers, typically following the completion of two Sunnah prayers.
To ensure an incident-free experience:
- Isha’a Jamah: Only one Isha’a Jamah is recommended. Join the existing prayer if late.
- Noise Management: Keep older children with parents. Silence is crucial.
- Childminding: Please see below information on this web page with online forms.
- Shoes: Do not leave shoes at the door.
- Toilets/Wudu Areas: Keep clean; no feet washing in sinks.
- Carpark: Follow speed limit, park only in designated areas, and arrive early.
- Courtyard: Parents to supervise children.
- A/C (cooling/heating) Issue, move If uncomfortable: Please don’t adjust but rather move to another location in masjid where you can feel better rather than switching off the A/C or decreasing or increasing the temperature.
- Advance wudu: To avoid congestion in the wudu area, we encourage you to have your wudu at home
Zakat ul-Fitr (In year 2025 – $20 per person)
Zakat ul-Fitr is a mandatory charitable contribution for each and every family member for Eid ul Fitr and must be paid before Eid prayers. It can be paid to any charity organisation collecting for the needy or directly to a needy person/family (in Australia or to other needy countries) or Canberra Islamic Centre (CIC) through a bank transfer to the following account:
Account Name: Canberra Islamic Centre Inc.
Bank: St. George Bank
BSB Number: 112 908
Account Number: 450 094 251
Please indicate that it is Zakat al Fitr in your bank transfer reference.
It can also be deposited in cash at a dedicated box in the main foyer of the masjid.
Zakat ul-maal or Zakat
You may also pay Zakat ul-Maal or Zakat according to the nisab (or nisaab) on his/her savings to any organisation collecting on behalf of needy people or directly to needy relatives or needy people in general, through direct deposit to CIC general account or in cash at a dedicated box at CIC masjid.
Account Name: Canberra Islamic Centre Inc.
Bank: St. George Bank
BSB Number: 112 908
Account Number: 450 094 251
Please indicate that it is Zakat al Maal or Zakat in your bank transfer reference.
Child Minding Services During Tarawih
The Canberra Islamic Centre (CIC) is pleased to announce that our child minding services during Tarawih prayers will continue in 2025 due to last Ramadan’s success. This free service significantly reduced noise during prayers. Parents must register their children to provide necessary contact details and relevant information for carers. Unregistered children will not be accepted. Please fill in the Google form below.
Parent Registration for Child minding during Tarawih 2025
If you have experience with children in early learning centers or school settings and hold a current Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) card, we invite you to express your interest. Carers will coordinate child minding services and engage children with age-appropriate activities and games. A weekly roster will be arranged, giving carers flexibility in choosing their preferred evenings. Please fill out the form below.
Child minding carers – Expression of Interest (EOI) for child minding during Tarawih 2025
Community Events at CIC
Note: CIC is not an organiser of these events.
- Sat 15 March – African Mediterranean Iftar (invited guests via online booking only)
- Sun 16 March – Indian Community – AAIM Organisation Iftar (Invited guests via online booking only)
- Sat 22 March – Booked for the private charity function. (Strictly for invited guests only)
- Sun 23 March – Chand Raat Programme by Bangladeshi Association (Stalls for henna, clothing, food etc.)
Ramadan Prayer Times for Canberra and Surrounding Region
Healthy Ramadan
On 22 February 2025, the Canberra Islamic Centre (CIC) in collaboration with the Australian Islamic Medical Association (AIMA) hosted a “Healthy Ramadan” session at the CIC hall. Imam Adam Konda spoke about the spiritual benefits of fasting and its health aspects from an Islamic perspective.
The event featured insightful presentations from Dr. Zain Qadri, Dr. Hasibul Haque, Dr. Hasib Ahmadzai, Dr. Marrwah Ahmadzai, and Miss Zeenia Gul. These presentations offered valuable information on the benefits of Ramadan, the health impacts of fasting, and dietary recommendations. Viewing these presentations is highly recommended for anyone planning to fast during Ramadan. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to AIMA for their contributions to this event, especially Br. Danish Ahmad for the collaboration, Dr. Shahroz Khan for his role as Master of Ceremonies (MC) and Dr Imran Ali AIMA ACT Secretary for the coordination.
Disclaimer: The information provided in these slides is of a general nature and should not be taken as medical advice. For personalised health advice, please consult your General Practitioner (GP).
Ramadan and Chronic Diseases – Dr Zain Qadri
Elderly in Ramadan – Dr Hasibul Haque
Ramadan and common GI issues – Dr Hasib Ahmadzai
Ramadan and women’s health – Dr Marrwah Ahmadzai
Ramadan and Healthy Eating (Gut Health) – Miss Zeenia Gul
Email us: CIC Executive Committee
