Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Australia Day 2025: A Celebration of Unity and Community at Bait-ul-Masroor Mosque
Stockleigh, QLD — January 25, 2025 — "Bait-ul-Masroor," the Stockleigh Mosque warmly invites Australians of all backgrounds to a special Australia Day Community Barbecue on Saturday, January 25, 2025. This family-friendly event celebrates the spirit of togetherness and the vibrant multiculturalism that defines modern Australia.
📍 Venue: Stockleigh Mosque, 1 Neville Road, Stockleigh, QLD 4280
⏰ Start: 4:30 PM | Food Served: 5:00 PM
🎟️ Free Admission | Free Food for All
Special Guests
The Premier of Queensland, the Honourable David Crisafulli MP, has elected the Honourable Fiona Simpson MP, Minister for Women and Women's Economic Security, Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, and Minister for Multiculturalism, to represent him at this significant event.
Additionally, Mrs, Charis Mullen MP Shadow Minister Public Works and Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Mayor Jon Raven, members of the Queensland Parliament, and councillors from Logan City Council, Ipswich City Council, and Scenic Rim Council will also be in attendance, underscoring the importance of fostering community cohesion and multiculturalism.
Event Highlights:
- Flag Hoisting Ceremony: Honouring Australia’s national heritage.
- Community Barbecue: Delicious food, including vegan options, celebrating Australia’s diverse culinary traditions.
- Inspiring Personal Story: Hear from an Australian Ahmadi Muslim who found refuge in Australia and is now making meaningful contributions to society.
- Keynote remarks: The Honourable Fiona Simpson MP, Charis Mullen MP and Mayor Jon Raven will address attendees with brief remarks celebrating unity, diversity, and Australia’s multicultural identity.
Words from the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
The event is inspired by the teachings of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and their slogan, “Love for All, Hatred for None.” Regarding the issue of integration of immigrants into Western society and speaking about the values of loyalty and integration, His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, has stated:
“We teach our children from childhood that to be peaceful is an essential part of their faith...For me, true integration is to love the country in which you live and to be completely loyal to it. Thus, all immigrants should be loyal to their adopted nation, they should truly love it, they should honour it, they should be law-abiding and work for its prosperity and progress. This is integration.”
This sentiment reflects the spirit of the event, fostering unity among Australians of all backgrounds and strengthening community ties.
“This event is a cherished tradition, at Bait-ul-Masroor Mosque, that brings together our mosque members, neighbours, and the broader community to celebrate the values of unity, inclusion, and mutual respect. Ahmadiyya mosques play a vital role in society, serving as welcoming spaces for the entire community, regardless of individual faith or background,” said Imam Mohammad Atae Rabbi Hadi, Missionary In-Charge for Queensland and Northern Territory.
With a specially prepared barbecue dinner and an atmosphere of warmth and camaraderie, this event promises to be an unforgettable way to mark Australia Day 2025.
RSVP Today: Link to RSVP Form
For media inquiries, interviews, or further information, please contact:
Zain Baig
Secretary for Public Relations
Phone: 0414.400.375
Email: zainbaig@ahmadiyya.org.au
Join us as we celebrate the shared values that make Australia truly great. Together, let’s create lasting connections and memories!
