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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.

How did it originate? World Interfaith Harmony Week was first proposed at the United Nations General Assembly on September 23, 2010 by H.M. King Abdullah II of Jordan. Just under a month later, on October 20, 2010, it was unanimously adopted by the United Nations and henceforth the first week of February became World Interfaith Harmony Week.

What is it based on? World Interfaith Harmony Week is based on the pioneering work of The Common Word initiative. This initiative, which started in 2007, called for Muslim and Christian leaders to engage in a dialogue based on two common fundamental religious Commandments; Love of God, and Love of the Neighbour, without nevertheless compromising any of their own religious tenets. The Two commandments are at the heart of the three Monotheistic religions and therefore provide the most solid theological ground possible.

World Interfaith Harmony Week extends the Two Commandments by adding ‘Love of the Good, and Love of the Neighbour’. This formula includes all people of goodwill. It includes those of other faiths, and those with no faith.

How do I get involved? In 2025, a number of interfaith networks are running events across Victoria to celebrate World Interfaith Harmony Week. To get involved simply contact the organiser of the event nearest to you.

The dates, times and locations are:

• Ballarat Interfaith Network
  Flag Raising Ceremony | World Interfaith Harmony Week
  Date: Monday 3 February 2025 Time: 11:30am to 12:30pm
  Location: St Peter's Church, 1307 Sturt St, Ballarat
  For more information click here

• Religions for Peace Australia
  World Interfaith Harmony Week
  Date: Wednesday 5 February 2025 Time:5:30pm to 7:30pm
  Location: Online
  For more information click here

• Zee Cheng Khor Moral Uplifting Society
  World Interfaith Harmony Week afternoon tea
  Date: Sunday 9 February 2025  Time:1pm to 3pm
  Venue: ZCK Community Centre, Unit 1, 14-26 Audsley Street, Clayton South
  For more information click here

• Merri-bek Interfaith Network
  World Interfaith Harmony Week 2025
  Sunday 9 February 2025  Time:2pm to 3:30pm
  Location: Glenroy Community Hub, 50 Wheatsheaf Rd, Glenroy
  For more information click here

The Parliament of the World’s Religions would like to partner with you in observing World Interfaith Harmony Week (WIHW). For more information, click here.

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