The Islamic Girl's Movement was first set up on 17th October 1961 within the Islamic Women's Welfare Board, with the special purpose of appealing to the younger generation of Muslims. On 8th May 1980 , the movement was recognized as a uniformed associations by the Ministry of Education and the official launching ceremony was held on 17th June 1981. Seven years after its formation, on 3rd December 1988 it was recognized as a separate association, with constitution of its own. Until the present, the Islamic Girl's Movement has been active in institution of higher learning as well as in primary and secondary school. Due to the whole-hearted support of society in general, non-uniformed membership has been opened to the public at large.