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2023-24 Multifaith Calendar

The following are major holy days and festivals for Baha'i, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, 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 2023 Multifaith Calendar (pdf)

Click here to view 2024 Multifaith Calendar (pdf)

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Multifaith Job Position: Executive Officer @ Interfaith Network of the City of Greater Dandenong

The Interfaith Network of the City of Greater Dandenong is seeking a part-time person for the role of executive officer. Position includes engaging with faith and spiritual communities and provide leadership, support, and planning for the Interfaith Network of the City of Greater Dandenong.

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Source: Seek

Assaults, verbal abuse, and harassment: 'Alarming' rise of antisemitism in Australia

Australia’s peak national Jewish body is calling for action to tackle an "alarming" rise in antisemitic incidents.

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Source: SBS

This Sikh mom couldn't find a proper helmet for her boys. Now, she's designed her own

Tina Singh says helmet isn't just a solution for Sikh kids, it's also a symbol of being seen in sport.

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Source: CBC 

World Interfaith Harmony Week 2023 (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.

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Most Australian young people open to change their religious views

A report shows that Australians have a good perception of Christians and are willing to have spiritual conversations, but also see Christianity as a bad influence in some areas.

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Source: Evangelical Focus

2022 Victorian Interfaith Networks Festival: Faith Communities Council of Victoria

On Sunday November 13th 2022, approximately 250 people gathered at the Hawthorn Arts Centre, for the 2022 Victorian Interfaith Networks Festival. The event was hosted by City of Boroondara and Boroondara Interfaith Network, in association with the Faith Communities Council of Victoria.

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Faith expressed through art helps us understand God’s work

Claire Freeman is the winner of the 2022 Faith and the Arts prize with her piece Reflection Basket.

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Source: Eternity News

2022 G20 Interfaith Forum contributes to global voices aimed at sustainable existence

The 2022 G20 Interfaith Forum convened in Abu Dhabi from 12-13 December under the theme “Engaging Faith Communities: G20 Agendas and Beyond.”

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Source: World Council of Churches