The Lote Tree Learning and Resource Centre was founded in 2003 by Shaikh Zahir Bacchus and Saeed Shaikh with a vision of building a strong, healthy Muslim community through the development of true and virtuous individuals ? young and old. The Lote Tree Learning and Resource Centre offers children?s aqida classes, evening Islamic classes for school-aged children, a home schooling resource centre, as well as hosting events and lectures for the community.