海角社区

Interfaith Community Dinner 2025

24 July 2025

海角社区 was honoured to host the 2025 Interfaith Community Dinner in our North Wing Auditorium, bringing together community members, faith leaders, school representatives and dignitaries under the theme: 鈥淭ogether in Humanity, Together in Hope.鈥

The evening celebrated the spirit of Eid Al Adha and promoted interfaith harmony and mutual respect. Highlights included a Qur鈥檃nic recitation by Year 9 student Muhammad Shahim, student performances by our Songbirds (Year 6 nasheed group) and Soundwavezz (Primary drummers), and speeches from special guests including:

  • Mr. Fazeel Arain, Principal of 海角社区
  • Ms. Rahat Arain, Deputy Principal of 海角社区
  • The Hon. Andrew Giles MP, Minister for Skills and Training
  • The Hon. Lily D'Ambrosio MP, Minister for Climate Action, Energy, and the State Electricity Commission
  • MP Basem Abdo, Federal Member for Calwell
  • Ms. Kathleen Matthews-Ward MP, State Member for Broadmeadows
  • Cr Martin Taylor, Mayor of the City of Whittlesea
  • Cr Lawrie Cox, Councilor, City of Whittlesea
  • Sheikh Alaa El-Zokm, Imam of Elsedeaq Mosque, Heidelberg
  • Representatives from various NGOs, council members, educational institutions, Australian Federal Police and local organisations.

Guests enjoyed a delicious buffet, vibrant discussions, and a heartfelt closing prayer by Sheikh Waseem Khan.

We thank everyone who joined us in this meaningful evening of unity, compassion, and community connection.

Interfaith Community Dinner 2025

View full album (31 images)
  • Noori Ahmad SRC Officer / Values in Action (VIA)Student Leadership & Interfaith CoordinatorSecondary VCE VET Community Services Noori Ahmad

    Noori Ahmad

    Noori Ahmad

    SRC Officer / Values in Action (VIA)Student Leadership & Interfaith CoordinatorSecondary VCE VET Community Services