Our History

From Humble Beginnings to Community Leadership

In the 1980s, Hong Kong’s Muslim community dispersed across the city. More Muslims were moving into the New Territories, creating a need for a unified organization. United Muslim Association of Hong Kong(UMAH) was founded by visionary leaders like Haji Omar Ramju Sadick to address the gap.

Key Milestones

Late Mr. Mohamed Alli Din, MH the 2nd Chairman of UMAH

1987

Meeting for Welfare Projects: The First Chairman, Haji Omar Ramju Sadick discussed community welfare projects with Mr. Mohamed Alli Din together with 5 other members. However, no concrete plans were realized at that time.

Late Mr. Mohamed Alli Din, MH
the 2nd Chairman of UMAH

1991

Revival of UMAH: The association was revived with 25 core members. Mr. Mohamed Alli Din was elected the Chairman of UMAH.

1990–1992

  • Planning for Elderly Home: After Haji Omar Ramju Sadick passed away, Mr. Mohamed Alli Din researched and negotiated for a Care and Attention Home.
  • Donation from Sadick’s Will: Haji Sadick’s family informed UMAH of a dedicated fund in the will of Haji Omar Ramju Sadick for the establishment of an elderly home by UMAH. The fund was officially received in 1994.

1992

December 21: Tuen Mun site (700 sqm) granted by the Housing Authority for the establishment of an elderly home.

1993

  • March 1: Haji Omar Ramju Sadick Care and Attention Home, the first Muslim elderly home in Hong Kong started to operate.
  • November: UMAH registers as a Charitable Organisation in Hong Kong.

1994

  • Elderly Home at Full Capacity: Government hospitals refer patients; 52 residents (Muslim and non-Muslim).
  • Sadick’s Fund Received: Will donation officially endorsed to UMAH.