Welcome to BJAI
Bihar Jharkhand Association of Ireland
Aapka Apna Parivar
BJAI is a vibrant community platform for people from Bihar and Jharkhand living in Ireland. We bring families, students, professionals, business owners, and the younger generation together to celebrate culture, support charitable causes, promote Indian heritage, and strengthen community bonds across Ireland.
More than a community organisation. It is a family away from home.
We bring together people from Bihar and Jharkhand living in Ireland to celebrate our culture, preserve our heritage, support charitable causes, mentor the next generation, and build meaningful connections across families, students, professionals, and business owners.
Through festivals, cultural programmes, volunteering, mentoring, charity, and social engagement, BJAI continues to strengthen the bond between our roots in India and our lives in Ireland.
About BJAI
A platform for culture, charity, and community
BJAI — Bihar Jharkhand Association of Ireland is a community organisation dedicated to bringing together people of Bihar and Jharkhand origin living across Ireland. BJAI provides a platform for cultural celebration, social interaction, charity, volunteering, youth engagement, professional networking, and community support.
BJAI aims to preserve and promote the cultural identity of Bihar and Jharkhand while encouraging integration, friendship, and collaboration within Irish society.
Learn More About BJAICharity
Supporting communities in Bihar, Jharkhand & Ireland
Community
Families, students, professionals & seniors together
Culture
Festivals, heritage & traditions of Bihar and Jharkhand
Youth
Mentoring & developing the next generation
Why BJAI Exists
Our Mission & Vision
Our Mission
To carry out, promote, and coordinate philanthropic, educational, cultural, and voluntary activities serving physically and economically disadvantaged people in Bihar and Jharkhand, while integrating Indian people across Ireland.
Our Vision
To build on the past achievements of BJAI and strengthen both the charitable and cultural vision of the organisation, creating a strong, united, and future-ready community for generations to come.
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Featured Events
From cultural festivals to charity galas and youth camps — there's always something happening at BJAI.
CommunityFeaturedBJAI Receives FICI Community Champion Award
BJAI received the Community Champion Award from FICI at the India Day Festival in Dublin, in recognition of its sustainable and environmentally conscious celebration of Chhath Puja.
CommunityFeaturedBJAI Summer Picnic 2026
35 to 40 families and a turnout of over 100+ BJAI members gathered at Donadea Forest Park for a joyful day of potluck food, games, and community spirit.
FestivalFeaturedBJAI Holi Milan Samaroh 2025
BJAI's 4th Annual Multicultural Holi Milan Samaroh brought together the Indian and Irish communities for an afternoon of colours, culture, and celebration in Naas, Co. Kildare.
FestivalFeaturedShree Satyanarayana Swami Puja
With the divine blessings of Lord Shree Satyanarayana Swami, BJAI invites families and devotees to a sacred spiritual gathering of Puja, bhajans, and prasad.
CommunityFeaturedBJAI Ladies Special Lunch with Mrs. Nimeesha Gupta
BJAI ladies are warmly invited to a special lunch with Mrs. Nimeesha Gupta, wife of the Ambassador of India to Ireland, for an afternoon of friendship, inspiration, and meaningful conversation.
FestivalFeaturedChhath Puja Celebration
Join the BJAI family for a beautiful evening of Chhath Puja rituals, prayers to the setting sun, and community celebration by the water.
Looking Ahead
Key Goals for the Next Two Years
BJAI is committed to growing our community, culture, charity, and networks across Ireland and beyond.
Volunteering Across Bihar, Jharkhand and Ireland
Continue providing a platform where BJAI kids and adults can volunteer in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Ireland.
Social Platform for the New Generation
Develop BJAI as a platform for social interaction among the newer generation.
Business & Professional Networking
Create a networking platform for business owners and professionals.
Global Bihar & Jharkhand Connections
Engage with global Bihar and Jharkhand communities around the world.
Grow Charitable & Cultural Participation
Increase membership and attendance in charitable and cultural events.
Global BJAI Events
Organise global BJAI events that bring our community together.
Become Part of Our BJAI Family
Whether you want to celebrate culture, volunteer your time, support a cause, or simply connect with the community — there's a place for you at BJAI.