In the presence of the Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen MP Opposition leader Luke Foley and MP Julia Finn held a Ramadan Dinner 22/6/2016 (Translation of this article appears in Arabic section) Sydney - M. E. TIMES: Opposition leader in New South Wales, Auburn MP Luke Foley and Granville MP Julia Finn MP, held an Iftar Dinner of Ramadan at "SAWA RBINA" restaurant in Guildford in the presence of Hon. Chris Bowen MP the Federal Shadow Treasurer, Julie Owens MP for Parramatta, Australia Mufti Dr. Ibrahim Abu Mohammad and a number of Sheikhs, council members, heads of associations and social organizations as well as directors of schools and educational institutes, businessmen and media figures.
The Leader of the NSW Opposition Luke Foley delivers his speech
The ceremony began with a speech by MP Julia Finn, welcoming the attendees and officials then a number of sheikhs and the opposition leader Luke Foley addressed the audience. The speeches focused on the virtues of the holy month of Ramadan and the meanings of faith and humanity, directed towards charity, piety, compassion, justice and good, which reflect the true meanings of Islam. Hon. Chris Bowen MP and The Mufti Dr. Ibrahim Abu Mohammed Julia Finn MP, Julie Owens MP with a number of participants Part of the participants Finn welcomes the audience Bowen and Chafiq Khan Bowen (C) with Shalala and Caltum Part of the Participants |