Voice of Islam (Australia)

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The Voice of Islam
Broadcast areaSydney
Frequency 87.6 MHz FM
Programming
Format Islamic programmes
Ownership
Owner
  • Islamic Council of NSW Ltd.
  • (Islamic Communications & Radio Ltd.)
Technical information
Class Narrowcast
Links
Website Official website

The Voice of Islam is a narrowcast radio station based in Lakemba and broadcasting to many parts of Sydney through a network of low power transmitters.

Contents

The objectives of The Voice of Islam include sharing Islam principles with the rest of Australia, to provide information about Islamic beliefs and practices and to broadcast programmes that reflect cultural heritage. [1] [2]

Programs

Broadcasting recitation of the Quran, Islamic lectures, live broadcasts of Friday sermons, local and international news, radio documentaries, talk shows and programmes on contemporary topics, and trivia and competitions. [3] [4]

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References

  1. "About The Voice of Islam". VOI.
  2. "Investigation by Australian Broadcasting Authority" (PDF). ACMA. 1 August 2001. Retrieved 25 July 2008.
  3. "The Voice of Islam Programs". VOI.
  4. "Muslim Village forums calendar". Muslim Village. 4 June 2008. Retrieved 25 July 2008.