Media Release
Muslim Community Promotes Social Integration & Harmony with the Ramadan Breaking-of-the-fast dinner and Harmony Awards
At a gathering in the National Press Club, with around 160 guests in attendance, comprised of religious leaders, academics, politicians, educators and various other individuals from differing backgrounds, the Bluestar Intercultural Centre presented its inaugural Australian Bluestar Awards. These awards recognise the efforts of individuals who actively promote intercultural dialogue and the removal of religious prejudice in the Australian community. The Award ceremony was held during a Ramadan iftar dinner on Wednesday, the 16th of August 2011.
As the Bluestar Intercultural Centre, we would like to express our most heartfelt condolences to the victims of the heinous terrorist attacks which took place in Norway recently and offer our deepest sympathy and prayers to the families and Norwegian people. We would also like to extend well wishes to the injured and wish them a speedy recovery.
"A Muslim cannot be a terrorist; a terrorist cannot be a Muslim"
By world renowned Muslim scholar M. Fethullah Gulen
Earlier this week, we commenced our day with anxiety and distress due to the news we heard in the media. Just like all Australians, we were concerned about the unpleasant developments. However, our concern as Australian Muslims is doubled in comparison to the rest of society. Once again, we were listening to news regarding a devious plot where the name of Islam was used.
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