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Islamic Society of Greater Valley Forge
958 North Valley Forge Road,
Devon, PA 19333, USA
Phone: (610) 688-2209
Email: ISGVF_council@yahoo.com

Mission

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Objectives

 Promote good will, understanding and fellowship among Muslims, and promote the
understanding of Islam.

 Organize courses in Quranic and Islamic Studies.

 Offer religious guidance and serve the religious needs of the community based on the teachings
of Islam.

 Provide a place for religious activities.

 Maintain and disseminate Islamic literature.

Organization

 The Society is a Tax Exempt Organization under Section 501 (c)(3) of Internal Revenue Code.
 The Society comprises of a General Assembly, Board of Trustees and an Executive Council.
 Weekend Islamic School Adminstration and teaching staff.
 Several Committees including but not limited to; Interfaith, Cemetery, Zakat, Parking.
 The Serving members are volunteers.

Activities

 Holds regular meetings of the General Assembly.
 Arranges classes for Islamic and Qur’anic studies for children and adults, which are open to all.
 Arranges for religious observance and serves the religious needs of the community.
 Holds interfaith programs

Policies

 The Society shall not carry on activities not permitted for a Tax Exempt Organization under
    Section 501 (c)(3) of Internal Revenue Code or a corresponding section of a future Federal Tax
    Code.
 The Society shall not be affiliated with any government or political party of this or any other
    nation.
 The Society shall operate on a non-profit basis. All monies collected shall be used for the
    aforementioned objectives. No part shall be used for the personal benefit of its members,
    officers, or trustees.
 The Society shall follow the lunar calendar established by the Islamic Fiqh Council/ Islamic Society
    of North America (ISNA) for all religious events and holidays.
 The Society shall hold an annual General Assembly meeting in December for electing the new
    Executive Council and Board of Trustees members, and for providing the Society’s status report.

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