Mr Rabani worked in Bradford's textile industry for many years before his voluntary role at the Sangat Centre, which opened in 1991, became a full time job and life-long passion.
From helping hundreds access a British citizenship course to a men's mental health project, the centre manager worked with the elderly community and was a beacon of support for many in the Asian community.
The late Cllr Abid Hussain with Sangat Centre's Ghulam Rabani
"He has always been a pillar of the community," his colleagues at the Sangat Centre told the T&A.
The team said: "He has been a driving force in supporting the needy and vulnerable to be empowered to integrate into society.