Chinese Islamic Cultural and Educational Foundation


The Chinese Islamic Cultural and Educational Foundation is an organization of Chinese Muslims in Taiwan. It is the first cultural foundation for Islamic education in Taiwan. The association is based in the Taipei Grand Mosque in Taipei.

History

The foundation was established in 1976 by brothers Chang Zixuan and Chang Zichun with a donation of NT$3 million. With the foundation being registered in 1982.

Activities

The foundation has been doing several activities such as propagating and preaching Islamic culture and doctrine, providing scholarships for the needy students, sponsoring the translation of Islamic scriptures and promoting communication and cooperation among Muslims around the world.
They also present awards to people who contribute to Islamic affairs, whose written works promote Islamic scholarship, have made significant contribution in national, religious and social work or who serve as Islamic youth model.

Structures

Composition of the foundation is: