Message from
Message from
Bashar Al-Jamal
Ray Williams MP
Director of Human Appeal Australia
Minister for Multiculturalism
Dear brothers and sisters As Muslims around the world have completed fasting the holy month of Ramadan and are now enjoying Eid al-Fitr; it is a great pleasure to send you my best wishes and to extend it to your families and friends in Australia and around the world. Through Ramadan Muslims willingly undertake the feeling of hunger and thirst with those poor and needy who struggle to secure a meal or can’t find water to drink. Therefore they thrive to donate and give the needy during the blessed month. Alhamdulillah, in Australia we have such a generous community we are proud to be part of. The advantages of your generosity and support were felt in 26 countries and destinations worldwide. On behalf of every orphan found education through orphan sponsorship, every widow secured income through our income generating projects, every thirsty child got access to clean water, every refugee or displaced been fed and given shelter I would like to thank you for your generous contributions. Over half a million beneficiaries benefited from your Ramadan campaign donations. As I look to the year ahead, I am wishing you Eid Mubarak; I hope we all will enjoy the season’s blessings and happiness with our loved ones, peace and prosperity with our communities. Muslims in Australia will unite with their brothers and sisters around the globe in prayers, contemplation and respect, our Families will share love, gifts and meals in celebration of the completion of Ramadan and the occasion of Eid-Al-Fitr. Eid Mubarak
Next MEFF Sunday 9 June 2019
I am delighted to send my best wishes to those attending the Multicultural Eid Festival & Fair – a celebration showcasing our state’s diversity. More than 35 communities will be represented at the annual festival and fair. As the Minister for Multiculturalism, I commend its organisers, the hard-working leaders and staff of the Australian MEFF Consortium, for arranging an event that promotes social cohesion and community harmony. I applaud this year’s theme of ‘Human Rights for All: Awareness, Respect and Implementation, which encourages us to consider the importance of human rights and how to put this into action. Eid Mubarak!
Message from Julia Finn MP
State Member for Granville Eid is a time of rejoicing and celebration. It’s a time of blessing and. peace, it’s a time to reflect and ponder, it’s a time to celebrate together. On this very special occasion I am delighted to send my best wishes to participants in the 2018 Multicultural Eid Festival & Fair. I would very much like to extend my sincerest congratulations in recognition MEFF’s long history as the first, largest and longest running Multicultural Eid festival in Australia and send my best wishes for a successful 2018 Festival. This year’s theme of “Human Rights for All: Awareness, Respect and Implementation” is a timely reminder of the importance of all of us from all our different backgrounds to come together. Eid Mubarak!
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Message from
Message from
Jihad Dib MP
Chris Hayes MP
Member for Lakemba I wish all of the attendees at the Multicultural Eid Festival and Fair an Eid Mubarak. Eid al Fitr for me is about spending time with loved ones and reflecting on the past month. It was heart-warming to see how people, from different faiths and backgrounds, came together in Ramadan for the simple act of sharing a meal. I congratulate the organisers and volunteers of the Multicultural Eid Festival and Fair for providing this wonderful Eid celebration, as they have done for the past 35 years.
Message from Frank Carbone Mayor of Fairfield
I extend my warmest wishes to the community as they gather together for this year’s Multicultural Eid Festival and Fair. Not just a celebration for Sydney’s Muslims, this is a wonderful opportunity for families and individuals from all cultural backgrounds to gather together and celebrate our rich diversity. This year’s festival theme is “Human Rights for All: Awareness, Respect and Implementation”. It reminds us to make every effort to be united against ignorance and fear, to bring together our collective strengths to build a better tomorrow for our children. I hope that Ramadan was a fulfilling and rewarding time for everyone who observed it and that it has left you inspired and uplifted for the year ahead. Eid Mubarak.
Message from
Dr Q Ashfaq Ahmad
Founder of the Multicultural Eid Festival & Fair
Assalaamu Alaikum May peace be upon you, your loved ones, our communities, our nation and the world. Peace. love and compassion is abundant in this world but, it seems, scarce in the places where it matters most. Leaders here and around the world have chosen the short-term expediency of division, fear and profits to override the longterm benefits of inclusion, compassion, care and financial security. However, in this nation at least, it is we who choose our leaders and it is we who have the opportunity to actively compete with interest and lobby groups to influence their decision making. It is incumbent upon every one of us to steer our leaders to better policies. Griping and complaining is wasted energy if we can’t channel it towards change. I pray that you have an enjoyable day, get to know each other form lasting friendships before you leave the festival. Ameen.
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Federal Member for Fowler It gives me great pleasure to join with you and provide this message for the annual Multicultural Eid Festival & Fair (MEFF) 2018. I commend the commitment and dedication of the organising committee and volunteers, who put on this major event every year in our local community, for all of us to enjoy. MEFF continues to grow and spread the word of peace and social harmony, whilst at the same time combining fun and family entertainment to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The Festival also provides an opportunity for all Australians to join with those of the Islamic faith to celebrate the diversity and vibrance of our culture and traditions, showcasing the benefits of our multiculturalism. The Australian MEFF Consortium is to be congratulated on its excellent community reputation, which comes from the great work of a dedicated team, who work tirelessly to encourage social inclusion throughout our local community. As the Federal Member for Fowler, I am honoured to represent one of the most multicultural communities in Australia, which boasts diverse culture, friendships and the ability to live in harmony. I look forward to attending the festivities and take this opportunity to wish all Australian Muslims a peaceful and prosperous Eid al-Fitr.
Message from Aamir Ahmad
President of IFEW Recently we completed fasting in the month of Ramadan, and ended with a day full of celebrations with our family and friends. Another year has passed and w e thank Allah that He has blessed us with another successful month of Ramadan for this year. Some of our very close relatives or friends may not have made it to this Ramadan with my very close aunt, Sadia Siddiqui (one of the pioneersof the Multicultural Eid Festival and Fair) passing away earlier this year. We pray to Allah to grant her and all our dear ones who have passed away the highest rank of Janatul Firdaus Inshallah. As we celebrate Eid and attend MEFF this year, we should still remember that this world is temporary and life is very short. Enjoy every minute of it, love each other and celebrate with all your loved ones. Please remember our brothers and sisters that are suffering around the world especially those in Burma, Syria, Yemen, Afghanistan and Palestine. May Allah grant them peace and tranquillity in their lives. May Allah accept these past days of fasting, our prayers, our night prayers and all other worship that we have done in this month of Ramadan.
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