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Interfaith Youth Leadership Camp 2020: Wyndham Interfaith Network
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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).
Umesh had to worship in his garage, so he founded Brisbane's first Hindu temple
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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
Bonnyrigg man honoured for service to the Muslim community and interfaith relations
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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
Millions come together to celebrate the Lunar New Year — the year of the rat
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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
Sikhs will no longer be fined for not wearing a bike helmet in Canberra
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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
From smiling at strangers to feeding those in need: What different faiths say about kindness
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From acts of charity to compassionate thoughts, kindness takes many forms in the lives of these believers.
Source: ABC
Religions can be part of the solution for peace, not the problem, faith leaders say
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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
Blending Traditions, Greek Orthodox Man and Sikh Fiancee Marry Twice
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A popular TV show on SBS network titled 'Marry Me, Marry My Family' aired an episode on the struggle a Greek-Australian Orthodox man and his girlfriend, who is of Malaysian descent and a devoted Sikh, went through in order to be married.
Source: Greek Reporter
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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