Interfaith Ramadhan Dinner brings community together

Gulhan Yoldas

By Gulhan Yoldas
Community contribution / June 20, 2018

An Interfaith Ramadhan Dinner – “The Month of Compassion” has been hosted on Thursday, May 24 by Al Siraat College. Proudly supported by City of Whittlesea, the gathering included more than 100 guests from all faiths.

Guests at the Interfaith Ramadhan Dinner included, from left: Ms Rahat Arain, students Sumaya and Sondos, Mayor Kris Pavlidis, Gulhan Yoldas and Maria Callipari.

Muslim families across the globe had celebrated Eid during this week, which marks the end of the Islamic holy month ...

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