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CONSTITUTION ADOPTED 18 NOVEMBER 2001 AS AMENDED 4 APRIL 2002
Charitable objects
THE OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSOCIATION SHALL BE TO PROMOTE THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF GREATER MANCHESTER AND IN PARTICULAR THOSE OF THE SHI'ITE MUSLIMS IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE TEACHINGS AND TRADITIONS OF THE SHI'ITE FAITH (FIQUA JAFARIA0 WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX OR OF POLITICAL OR OTHER OPINION BY THE FOLLOWING:
2.1 PROVIDING FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR THE RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF SUCH INHABITANTS WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE.
2.2 PROVIDING FACILITIES FOR RELIGIOUS FUNCTIONS AND THE PERFORMING OF RELIGIOUS RIGHTS AND CEREMONIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SHI'ITE FAITH INCLUDING MARRIAGES AND FUNERALS.
2.3 ADVANCING EDUCATION CONCERNING THE MUSLIM RELIGION AND CULTURE.
2.4 ESTABLISHING OR SECURING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CENTRE AND MANAGING OR CO-OPERATING WITH ANY LOCAL STATUTORY AUTHORITY OR ORGANISATION IN THE MAINTENANCE OF SUCH A CENTRE FOR ACTIVITIES PROMOTED BY THE ASSOCIATION IN ENHANCEMENT OF THE ABOVE OBJECTIVES
Area of benefit
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