Islamic Ahlul Bayt Association of the Triangle (IABAT) was formed in the year 2000. This organization is the 1st to fulfill the religous needs of all the followers of Ahlul Bayt, in the state fo North Carolina. With this objective, the organization was established to include all ethinic groups as part of the organization. IABAT is a non-profit organization and officially approved for 501-C and all the contributions are tax exempted.

IABAT was originally based on 4 groups (ELC's) speaking the following languages:--
1) English
2) Persian
3) Arabic
4) Urdu

The official langauge for all the programs is English. However special programs in any other language are also welcome and arranged.

A Governing Board is elected for a period of 2-years, which consists of 2 members from each ELC group. These 2 members are elected by the respective ELC's. After the completion of the 8 members of the Governing Board, the following are elected among them :--
1) President
2) Vice President
3) General Secretary
4) Treasurer

IABAT is presently renting a portion of a building for its present needs and is working on a plan to purchase a permenant place. The organization runs from the contributions from the members of the community. The minimum Monthly contribution per family is recommended as $50/month. Members are encouraged to set-up Auto Draft payments to be deducted conveniently from their Bank Accounts each month. Checks for one year can also be written in advance, to be cashed each month. Additional contributions are always welcome and much needed.