AFIC 50th Anniversary

AFIC 50th Anniversary

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Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) held its 50th Anniversary Congress on 27th May, followed by its 50th Anniversary Dinner in the Great Hall of Parliament House, Canberra.

In attendance were Their Excellency’s General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, and Lady Cosgrove who joined with members of the Diplomatic and Consular Corps, community members from across Australia and invited guests from the broader community and the religious fraternity.

Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services and representing the Prime Minister, the Hon Scott Morrison MP, Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, and the Hon Bill Shorten MP, Leader of the Opposition, led a large delegation of political leaders attending the function.

The event was chaired by the former Minister for Multicultural Affairs, the Hon Gary Hardgrave and featured His Grace Bishop Kevin Manning (Retd) as the keynote speaker addressing shared values.

“We are honoured and privileged to be hosting the Governor General and Lady Cosgrove for this very important occasion for Australia’s Muslim community and for the Australian Federation of Islamic Councils,” said Mr Hafez Kassem, President of AFIC.

“My most earnest prayer at this occasion is for peace on earth and for harmony in our world.

“I am very grateful to the members of the Diplomatic and Consular Corps, Members of Parliament and all the community leaders who have joined in celebrating this special event,” he concluded.

Opposition Leader The Hon Bill Shorten, MP, address to the anniversary dinner is available here