📍 Venue: Bait-ul-Masroor Mosque, 1 Neville Road, Stockleigh, QLD 4280 ⏰ Start: 4:30 PM | Food Served: 5:00 PM 🎟️ Free Admission | Free Food for All
Special Guests
The Premier of Queensland, the Honourable David Crisafulli MP, has elected the Honourable Fiona Simpson MP, Minister for Women and Women's Economic Security, Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, and Minister for Multiculturalism, to represent him at this significant event.
Additionally, Mayor Jon Raven, Charis Mullen MP, Shadow Minister for Public Works and Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs, members of the Queensland Parliament, and councillors from Logan City Council, Ipswich City Council, and Scenic Rim Council will also be in attendance, highlighting the importance of fostering community cohesion and multiculturalism. Both Hon. Fiona Simpson MP and Mayor Jon Raven will deliver short remarks celebrating unity and diversity.
Event Highlights:
Speeches: Hon. Fiona Simpson MP, Mayor Jon Raven, and Charis Mullen MP will address attendees with brief remarks celebrating Australia's multicultural identity.
- Flag Hoisting Ceremony: Honouring Australia's national heritage.
- Community Barbecue: Enjoy delicious food, including vegan options, celebrating Australia's diverse culinary traditions.
- Inspiring Personal Story: Hear from an Australian Ahmadi Muslim who found refuge in Australia and is now making meaningful contributions to society.
Words from the Host Imam
Imam Mohammad Atae Rabbi Hadi stated, "We warmly invite Australians of all background to join us for our Australia Day Lunch, where we wish to share with our fellow residents the sense of belonging, opportunity, and unity we have found in Australia after making it our home. This event is not just a celebration, but also a reflection of our commitment to contribute to the progress and prosperity of Australia. Inspired by our motto, 'Love for All, Hatred for None,' we look forward to welcoming you and celebrating what makes Australia truly special—its people."
Words from the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Caliph
Speaking about the values of loyalty and integration, His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, has stated:
"For me, true integration is to love the country in which you live and to be completely loyal to it. Thus, all immigrants should be loyal to their adopted nation, they should truly love it, they should honour it, they should be law-abiding and work for its prosperity and progress. This is integration."
This sentiment reflects the spirit of the event, fostering unity among Australians of all backgrounds and strengthening community ties.
With free admission, free food, and an atmosphere of warmth and camaraderie, this event promises to be an unforgettable way to mark Australia Day 2025.
