About
NIMFA stands for Northern Ireland Muslim Family Association.
It is one of the only two Muslim organisations serving Muslim community in Belfast and around for a number of years. It was formed in 2002 to represent three generations of Muslims who have been living in Northern Ireland since the 1940s. NIMFA is committed to integrate in the life of the local society of Northern Ireland, while at the same time help preserve the Islamic identity of its members. The members of NIMFA are multi-cultural and multi-ethnic in nature. It aims to promote the spiritual, social, educational, recreational, psychological and physical well-being of all members of a Muslim family. In addition, it provides help to these families in order to preserve their Islamic identities, and integrate in the community of Northern Ireland as Northern Irish Muslims.
NIMFA activities include, but not limited to, family communication, helping parents in childhood development and education, counselling, facilitating special group for young Muslims, organising Islamic awareness workshops, Arabic learning classes for Muslims and non-Muslims, helping families with special needs, to name a few. At NIMFA, regular five time prayers including Friday prayers are performed as well as organising activities such as Islamic celebrations (Ramadan prayers, Eid etc.), workshops and other religious and social events. In addition, a Hikmah School is established for the young Muslim generation whose population is growing steadily Alhamdulillah.
NIMFA is affiliated with a number of local and national organisations including Muslim Council of Britain (MCB), Northern Ireland Council for Ethnic Minority (NICEM) and Northern Ireland Interfaith Forum (NIFF). It is run by professionals (Doctors, Engineers, Business person etc.) from all walks of life and of varying ethnic backgrounds.
Northern Ireland Muslim Family Association
7 Rugby Road
Belfast BT7 1PS
Northern Ireland, UK
