By Brendan Rees
More than 600 members of Muslim community gathered at Bunjil Place on Sunday 11 August to celebrate Eid al-Adha, the festival honouring the sacrifice and faith of Abraham towards God.
The event, hosted by Islamic Education and Awareness of Casey Association (IEACA), consisted of prayers, a sermon on the importance of faith and community, and, afterwards, complementary Krisky Kreme donuts.
“This Eid was our first event held at Bunjil Place,” IEACA spokesman James Randall said.
“We’re pleased to say that the event went smoothly without a hitch, and council staff at Bunjil Place provided excellent service and assistance,”
Mr Randall said IEACA’s aims were to serve the Muslim community and provide a focal point for the education, guidance and welfare of the youth as well as the future generations, especially for Muslims in the City of Casey.
“The Berwick Muslim community is currently blessed with the opportunity to use Timbarra Community Hall every Friday for its thriving and growing congregation, and has taken part in Clean Up Australia Days every year to maintain the site and surrounding parkland,” he said
