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Established in 2010, the Faith Communities Council of Victoria (FCCV) is Victoria’s umbrella multifaith body. FCCV was created to contribute to the harmony of the Victorian community by promoting positive relations between people of different faiths and greater public knowledge and mutual understanding of the teachings, customs and practices of Victoria's diverse faith traditions.
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2020 Multifaith Calendar
The following are major holy days and festivals for Baha'i, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism. Whilst this list is not exhaustive it is comprehensive to represent each of the religions in good faith.
Click here to view 2020 Multifaith Calendar (pdf)
Interfaith Youth Leadership Camp 2020: Wyndham Interfaith Network
An Interfaith Youth Leadership Camp will be held from 31 March to 2 April 2020 during school holidays at Whitehall Guesthouse in Queenscliff. Faith communities with a link to Wyndham can nominate 5 young leaders (between 16 – 25 years old) to join others (30 places only).
Multifaith gathering demonstrates Victoria’s unity in bushfire crisis
Victoria’s faith and political leaders met on the steps of Parliament House on the morning of Tuesday 4 February 2020 to acknowledge the loss and devastation caused by the recent bushfires.
Religions can be part of the solution for peace, not the problem, faith leaders say
The Abrahamic Faiths Initiative group united 25 religious leaders representing millions of Christian, Muslim and Jewish faithful to discuss practical ways of promoting peace and fraternity.
Source: Religion News
Sikhs will no longer be fined for not wearing a bike helmet in Canberra
The Australian Capital Territory has moved to make its cycling laws more inclusive, introducing a helmet exception for people who wear religious headwear.
Source: SBS
Bonnyrigg man honoured for service to the Muslim community and interfaith relations
Doctor Qazi Ashfaq Ahmad has won many awards for his service to the community and now he can add another notch to his belt.
Source: Fairfield Champion
World Interfaith Harmony Week 2020 (February 1-7)
When is it? World Interfaith Harmony Week is celebrated annually on the first week of February (February 1st to February 7th).
What is it about? World Interfaith Harmony Week aims to promote harmony between all people regardless of their faith and non-faith. It provides a platform, one week in the year, where people of every group can recognize their common values, build ties with each other, and work alongside one another to bring peace and harmony to their communities.
2019 Victorian Interfaith Networks Conference: Faith Communities Council of Victoria
On Sunday November 17th 2019, approximately 230 people gathered at Springvale City Hall for the 2019 Victorian Interfaith Networks Conference. The event was hosted by The Interfaith Network of the City of Greater Dandenong and the Faith Communities Council of Victoria, and proudly sponsored by The City of Greater Dandenong.
Umesh had to worship in his garage, so he founded Brisbane's first Hindu temple
He set up Brisbane's first Hindu temple, liaised with Indian students in a time of tension, and now he's been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for his dedication to multiculturalism.
Source: SBS
Buddhist monks offer RFS volunteers free massages to reduce stress
The holy men were an unexpected sight at the Wingello Rural Fire Service headquarters. Based at the nearby Sunnataram Forest Monastery, the robed Buddhist monks were there to show their appreciation to the firefighters who have battled to protect the area.
Source: The Age
From smiling at strangers to feeding those in need: What different faiths say about kindness
From acts of charity to compassionate thoughts, kindness takes many forms in the lives of these believers.
Source: ABC
Millions come together to celebrate the Lunar New Year — the year of the rat
In many Asian cultures, it is considered bad luck if you change your hair in the first month on the Lunar calendar, so the rush is on.
Source: ABC
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Upcoming Events
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Lent begins on Ash Wednesday | Christianity
(February 26, 2020 20:41)
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The Abrahamic Faiths Maintaining Connections and Relationships in Challenging Times: Jewish Christian Muslim Association
(March 01, 2020 16:00)
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Bushfires and the Climate Crisis: The Interfaith Centre of Melbourne
(March 02, 2020 18:30)
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Great Lent | Orthodox Christianity
(March 02, 2020 20:45)
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Holi | Hinduism
(March 10, 2020)
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Purim | Judaism
(March 10, 2020)
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Victorian Mosque Open Day 2020: Islamic Council of Victoria
(March 15, 2020 10:00)
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In the Footsteps of Spanish Jewry: The Council of Christians and Jews (Vic)
(March 15, 2020 15:00)
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Bendigo Interfaith Council Annual Dinner 2020: Bendigo Interfaith Council
(March 19, 2020 18:00)
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Cultural Diversity Week 2020
(March 20, 2020)
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Naw Ruz | Baha'i
(March 20, 2020)
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Cultural Diversity Week 2020: Hume Interfaith Network
(March 20, 2020 10:00)
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Harmony Day 2020
(March 21, 2020)
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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2020
(March 21, 2020)
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Feast of Faiths: Geelong Interfaith Network
(March 21, 2020 10:00)
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In Pursuit of Happiness Seminar Series: Reaching beyond ourselves | Maroondah Interfaith Network
(March 21, 2020 18:00)
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Lailat al Miraj | Islam
(March 22, 2020)
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Science and Faith: Banyule Interfaith Network
(March 22, 2020 14:00)
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Cultural Diversity Week 2020: Kingston Interfaith Network
(March 25, 2020 18:00)
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Interfaith Youth Leadership Camp 2020: Wyndham Interfaith Network
(March 31, 2020)
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Rama Navami | Hinduism
(April 02, 2020)
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Holy Week | Christianity
(April 05, 2020 00:00)
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Theravada New Year | Buddhism
(April 07, 2020 21:25)
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Lailat al Bara'ah | Islam
(April 09, 2020)
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Pesach | Judaism
(April 09, 2020 21:30)
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Easter Weekend (Public Holiday Victoria)
(April 10, 2020 00:00)
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Good/Holy Friday | Christianity
(April 10, 2020)
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Easter | Christianity
(April 12, 2020)
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Baisakhi | Sikhism
(April 13, 2020)
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Easter/Pascha | Orthodox Christianity
(April 19, 2020)
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Intercultural Festival: Manningham Interfaith Network
(April 19, 2020 11:00)
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Ridvan | Baha'i
(April 20, 2020)
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Yom HaShoah | Judaism
(April 21, 2020)
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Ramadan | Islam
(April 24, 2020)
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ANZAC Day (Public Holiday Victoria)
(April 25, 2020)
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Vesak / Buddha Day | Buddhism
(May 07, 2020)
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Your Faith Community and the Climate Strike: Australian Religious Response to Climate Change
(May 15, 2020 12:00)
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Lailat al Qadr | Islam
(May 19, 2020)
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Declaration of the Bab | Baha'i
(May 23, 2020)
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Eid ul Fitr | Islam
(May 24, 2020)
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National Reconciliation Week 2020
(May 27, 2020)
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Ascension of Baha'ullah | Baha'i
(May 28, 2020)
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Shavuot | Judaism
(May 29, 2020 00:00)
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Pentecost | Christianity
(May 31, 2020)
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Raksha Bandhan | Hinduism
(June 03, 2020)
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