Welcome to FCCV
Established in 2010, the Faith Communities Council of Victoria (FCCV) is Victoria’s umbrella multifaith body. It is the successor to the Leaders of Faith Communities Forum, founded in 1995.
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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2022-23 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 2022 Multifaith Calendar (pdf)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
Source: World Council of Churches
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Upcoming Events
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Nirvana Day (Buddhism)
(February 15, 2023)
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Religious Persecution: Monash Interfaith Gathering
(February 16, 2023 19:00)
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MahaShivaratri | Hinduism
(February 18, 2023)
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Lailat al Miraj | Islam
(February 18, 2023)
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Canadian First Nations People: Victorian Council of Churches
(February 20, 2023 19:00)
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Lent begins | Christianity
(February 22, 2023)
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Great Lent | Orthodox Christianity
(February 27, 2023)
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Victorian Mosque Open Day: Islamic Council of Victoria
(March 05, 2023 10:00)
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Magha Puja Day | Buddhism
(March 06, 2023)
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Purim | Judaism
(March 07, 2023)
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Holi | Hinduism
(March 08, 2023)
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Lailat al Bara'ah | Islam
(March 08, 2023)
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Hola Mohalla | Sikhism
(March 08, 2023)
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Ramadan | Islam
(March 23, 2023 00:00)
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Annunciation (Christianity)
(March 25, 2023)
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Rama Navami | Hinduism
(March 30, 2023)
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World Harmony Day: Manningham Interfaith Network
(March 30, 2023 19:00)
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Holy Week | Christianity
(April 02, 2023 00:00)
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Mahavir Jayanti | Jainism
(April 04, 2023)
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Theravada New Year | Buddhism
(April 06, 2023 00:00)
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Pesach | Judaism
(April 06, 2023 00:00)
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Good/Holy Friday | Christianity
(April 07, 2023)
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Easter | Christianity
(April 09, 2023)
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Baisakhi | Sikhism
(April 14, 2023)
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Good/Holy Friday | Orthodox Christianity
(April 14, 2023)
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Lailat al Qadr | Islam
(April 17, 2023)
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Yom HaShoah | Judaism
(April 18, 2023)
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Ridvan | Baha'i
(April 21, 2023 18:11)
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Eid ul Fitr | Islam
(April 22, 2023)
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Vesak / Buddha Day | Buddhism
(May 05, 2023)
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Declaration of the Bab | Baha'i
(May 24, 2023)
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Shavuot | Judaism
(May 26, 2023 00:00)
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Pentecost | Christianity
(May 28, 2023)
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Ascension of Baha'ullah | Baha'i
(May 29, 2023)
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Eid Al Adha | Islam
(June 29, 2023)
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Asalha Puja | Buddhism
(July 03, 2023)
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Martyrdom of the Bab | Baha'i
(July 10, 2023)
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Hijra | Islam
(July 19, 2023)
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Tisha B'Av | Judaism
(July 27, 2023)
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Ashura | Islam
(July 28, 2023)
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Paryushana | Jainism
(August 11, 2023 14:31)
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Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary | Christianity
(August 15, 2023)
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Ullambana | Buddhism
(August 30, 2023)
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Raksha Bandhan | Hinduism
(August 30, 2023)
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Krishna Janmashtami | Hinduism
(September 06, 2023)
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