Incorporated Trustees of the Islamic Community Fund of Hong Kong

Religious organization based in Hong Kong, China

22°16′39″N 114°10′44″E / 22.27750°N 114.17889°E / 22.27750; 114.17889

Region served

Hong KongWebsiteOfficial website

The Incorporated Trustees of the Islamic Community Fund of Hong Kong (traditional Chinese: 香港回教信託基金總會; simplified Chinese: 香港回教信托基金总会; pinyin: Xiānggǎng Huíjiào Xìntuō Jījīn Zǒng Huì) is an organisation recognised by the Government of Hong Kong that represents the interests of the Muslim communities in Hong Kong. It is generally known as The Board of Trustees among local Muslims. The board office is located at the Ammar Mosque.^[2]

The board manages the Jamia Mosque, Ammar Mosque, Chai Wan Mosque and Kowloon Mosque and also the Cape Collinson Muslim Cemetery and Happy Valley Muslim Cemetery.

History

The certificate of incorporation for the trustees was issued on 1 December 1970 and the trustees is recognised by the Government of Hong Kong as the main body representing the interests of the Muslim communities in Hong Kong.^[3]

Main functions

To manage the mosques and Muslim cemeteries in Hong Kong
To control the subscribed, donated and bequeathed funds
To make all arrangements for funerals and burials of deceased Muslims
To organise prayers for special occasions, e.g. Eid al-Fitr
To undertake any other actions in the general interests of the Hong Kong Muslims and propagation of Islam

Organisations affiliated to the trustees

Islamic Union of Hong Kong
Pakistan Association of Hong Kong
Hong Kong Dawoodi Bohra Association
Indian Muslim Association of Hong Kong

References

^ "Incorporated Trustees of the Islamic Community Fund of Hong Kong, Wan Chai, , Hong Kong – Islamic Centers, Masjids Mosques, Muslim Owned Businesses, Islamic Schools and Colleges". Islamicfinder.org. 23 October 2013. Retrieved 21 April 2014.
^ "History of Muslim in Hong Kong". Islam.org.hk. Retrieved 21 April 2014.
^ "Halal Trust". Archived from the original on 18 October 2014. Retrieved 17 April 2017.