Local members of the southern Ahmadiyya Muslim Community will hold Australia Day celebrations in grandeur as the controversial Australia Day public holiday comes close.
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Adelaide invites you to its annual Australia Day celebrations on Sunday, 26th January, at the Morphett Vale Noor Mosque.
Despite the controversy surrounding the date of Australia Day, this community plans to hold an event as a gesture to the opportunity and quality of life this beautiful country has given them. Most members of the community face backlash and persecution in their home countries and have sought asylum in Australia. For them this day is important to acknowledge the religious freedom, freedom of speech and dialogue that Australia has provided.
The event will commence at 11am Sunday, the 26th of January with the national anthem. Some children will deliver short speeches on what being Australian means to them. The community will honour recipients of high academic achievement and community service with Australia Day Awards with the event wrapping up with a BBQ lunch.
Among the distinguished speakers are:
- Honourable Amanda Rishworth MP – House of Representatives for Kingston
- Honourable Kathryn Hilyard MP - Member for Reynell
- Councillor Geoff Eaton – Onkaparinga Council Thalassa ward
- Kamran Tahir – Imam of Mahmood Mosque and Noor Mosque SA
The event is open to the public from all walks of life to join this enriching dialogue on peace, unity, and love for one’s country. Lunch will be served, providing networking opportunities and fostering connections among attendees.
Address:
28-30 Hillier Road, Morphett Vale, SA, 5162
PROGRAMME – SUNDAY 26th January 2024
Arrival of Guests - 10:45am
Flag Hoisting & National Anthem - 11:00am
Thanksgiving and Conclusion - 11:15am - 12:00pm
Followed by Lunch (with veg option) - 12:00pm
About us:
About the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community:
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is a very peaceful, law-abiding, nonviolent and loving community. Founded in 1889, the Community spans more than 200 countries with membership exceeding tens of millions. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is the leading Islamic organisation to categorically reject terrorism in any form. Similarly, the Ahmadiyya Community is the only Islamic organisation to endorse a separation of mosque and state. Today, it continues to be an advocate for universal human rights and protection for religious and other minorities. It champions the empowerment and education of women. Its members are among the most law-abiding, educated, and engaged Muslims in the world. For the official website of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Australia, please visit: www.Ahmadiyya.org.au | Twitter: @AhmadiyyaAUS | Email: [email protected]
Contact details:
Musleh Chandio, Press and Media Coordinator, Noor Mosque, Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, SA Australia
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0449 564 023
Instagram: @Noor.Mosque
X: @NoorMosque
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Noor.Mosque.Adelaide/
