[Edited extract from public address]
Our Muslim sisters and brothers in Melbourne are holding events this weekend to celebrate Cultural Diversity Week and Harmony Day; events which aim to increase harmony, understanding and a sense of belonging. The events will go ahead as planned. In addition, Prayer Ceremonies and a Vigil have been added. As people of faith, and people of goodwill, let us stand in solidarity with our Muslim neighbours by attending the events.
Mosque Open Day. Sunday 17th March, 10 am - 4 pm
Over 20 Mosques will be open - please go to the website of the Islamic Council of Victoria for names and addresses of Mosques: www.icv.org.au
Connect 2Gether 4 Harmony. Sunday 17th March 12 pm - 5 pm
Prayer Ceremony will begin at 4 pm.
This event is a Multicultural Fair for Cultural Diversity.
Venue: Preston City Hall, 286 Gower Street, Preston Vic 3072
For details and times of activities, please go to the AMAFHH Federation link : https://www.facebook.com/events/979553522244272/
Vigil
Standing in solidarity for the loss of lives in two Christchurch Mosques.
Monday 18 March, 6.30pm
State Library, 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Board members of The Interfaith Centre of Melbourne condemn white supremacy statements and idealogy and the Islamophobia and anti-Semitism that is spread throughout the world.
We are committed to interfaith and interspiritual understanding, to engagement and cooperation between people of all world religions and spiritualities and people of goodwill.
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Post: PO Box 18335, Collins Street East, Melbourne Vic 8003 Australia
We are horrified at the terrorist attack on 500 worshippers at Jummah prayers in the Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand yesterday.
We are heartbroken for the deaths of at least 49 people, those who are injured and those who are traumatised. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families and friends. We stand in solidarity with our neighbours in New Zealand.Our Muslim sisters and brothers in Melbourne are holding events this weekend to celebrate Cultural Diversity Week and Harmony Day; events which aim to increase harmony, understanding and a sense of belonging. The events will go ahead as planned. In addition, Prayer Ceremonies and a Vigil have been added. As people of faith, and people of goodwill, let us stand in solidarity with our Muslim neighbours by attending the events.
Mosque Open Day. Sunday 17th March, 10 am - 4 pm
Over 20 Mosques will be open - please go to the website of the Islamic Council of Victoria for names and addresses of Mosques: www.icv.org.au
Connect 2Gether 4 Harmony. Sunday 17th March 12 pm - 5 pm
Prayer Ceremony will begin at 4 pm.
This event is a Multicultural Fair for Cultural Diversity.
Venue: Preston City Hall, 286 Gower Street, Preston Vic 3072
For details and times of activities, please go to the AMAFHH Federation link : https://www.facebook.com/events/979553522244272/
Vigil
Standing in solidarity for the loss of lives in two Christchurch Mosques.
Monday 18 March, 6.30pm
State Library, 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Board members of The Interfaith Centre of Melbourne condemn white supremacy statements and idealogy and the Islamophobia and anti-Semitism that is spread throughout the world.
We are committed to interfaith and interspiritual understanding, to engagement and cooperation between people of all world religions and spiritualities and people of goodwill.
Peace, Shalom, Salaam, Shanti
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The Interfaith Centre of Melbourne
Post: PO Box 18335, Collins Street East, Melbourne Vic 8003 Australia