.:: In the name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful ::.

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Events & Activities?

1. IAW Launch in Wellington

   IAW 2008 will be officially launched in Wellington by HE The Hon Anand Satyanand, Governor General of New Zealand, on Monday, 4 August 2008 at 10.30 am at the Wellington Islamic Centre.

   The Launch will feature a recitation from the Holy Qur'an, opening remarks from President of FIANZ, Minister of Ethnic Affairs and Human Rights Commissioner for Race Relations and a keynote address by HE The Hon Governor General. To read the President's speech click here.

   The "Harmony Awards" will recognise efforts to improve understanding and harmony between Muslims and non-Muslims and thereby encourage this outcome. The award categories will correspond to the target audiences and there will be local and national awards for non-Muslims. This will be followed by a lunch.

   The distinguished guests will then be given a tour of an exhibition of the Islamic arts and culture on display.

2. Interfaith Panel Discussions

   Throughout the Islam Awareness Week (4-9 August 2008), there will be interfaith panel discussions held at the various Masajid (Mosques) and Islamic Centres in Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin.

   These discussions would reflect this year's theme "Strong families - Better Society". In Hamilton for instance, a panel consisting of a Muslim, Jewish and Christian will discuss this year's IAW theme from the perspective of their religions. Hamilton is holding their interfaith in the City Council Chambers in the evening.

3. Academic Dinners Hosted By University/Polytechnic/Wananga Muslim Student Associations

   To be held at Auckland/Hamilton/Palmerston North/Wellington/Christchurch/Dunedin.

   Each MSA (Muslim Student Association) will invite faculty members from their institution to attend a dinner that will enable them to meet and interact with Muslim students and learn more about them and their experiences. Other activities will also be organised on campuses to coincide with the dinners or on separate days.

4. Cultural Fairs and Arts Workshops at Mosques

   The highly successful Masjid Open Day, featuring static displays, seminars and tours at Mosques across the country, has been a successful feature of previous Islam Awareness Weeks and and will be continued this year.

5. Specific Events

   • Muslim Student Association of Victoria University Events. For full details click here.

   • Check your community papers for events in your area.

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