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Inauguration Ceremony of MWA Community Centre Kemps Creek Sydney

H.E. Hon Margaret Beazley AC QC, Governor of NSW

MWA - Grand Opening Ceremony of New Community Centre and Place of Worship
at Kemps Creek Sydney
(Coverage by; Syed Zafar Hussain, Editor-in-Chief Sada-e-Watan Sydney)

(Exclusive report to Sada-e-Watan by: President MWA Dr Haider Abbas Naqvi and General Secretary Syed Abul Hassan Jafri)

In 2013, MWA purchased a 22-acre block of land in Kemps Creek Sydney to construct a centre to cater for the growing community needs. Our community is pleased and excited to have received the occupancy certificate in 2021. Maulana Syed Shoaib Naqvi is Supreme Guide Scholar/ Residence Alim of MWA.

Dr. Syed Haider Abbas Naqvi (President MWA)

Muhammadi Welfare Association held General election for 2 years tenure. In 2020, paid members elected Dr. Syed Haider Abbas Naqvi as President, Syed Abul Hassan Jafri is General Secretary, Mir Hani Hussain is Treasurer and Iqtedar Ali Sindhu, Mir Muhammad Ammad Hussain, Syed Ali Raza and Zaid Ali Sunasra are members of the current Executive.

Governor NSW and Syed Shoaib Naqvi

Muhammadi Welfare Association (MWA) is not for profit organisation serving its community since 1989. The association is working hard to promote unity and harmony among the community, provide assistance to people in need, establish educational institution and promote socio-economic cooperation in the community.

MWA conducted a survey from 4-6 October to know about the vaccination status of its members. The purpose of the survey was to get understanding about the vaccination rates of its members and make strategies to support the members to maintain a safe environment.
The results of the survey were exciting. The survey indicated 93% were fully vaccinated (had received 2 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine), 4 % partially vaccinated (received first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine) and 1% had booked their first dose.

Since the start of COVID-19 pandemic the executive committee of MWA has been working hard to develop awareness for the infection risk among its members so that they are well informed and are safe guarded from the illness. The Imam of MWA, Syed Shoaib Naqvi, urged people in his speeches to follow the health regulations, and get vaccinated. It is pleasing to know that the members of MWA are abiding by the rules and regulations of health authorities and are following public health measures. MWA stands proud to have achieved such a high vaccination rate among its members. MWA wishes to work closer with other communities to get the same results.

Opening of New Centre

Syed Abul Hassan Jafri, Hon Philip Ruddock and Mr. Baqar Raza

Since the lifting of the restrictions in NSW, MWA has opened its doors for the community members to attend the gatherings. MWA has constructed a New Centre in Kemps Creek Sydney to cater for the needs of the growing community. The opening ceremony of the new Centre is planned on Saturday 23rd October 2021.

Among the guests there are:
* Her Excellency the Hon Margaret Beazley AC QC, Governor of NSW
* Clr Karen McKeown, Mayor Penrith City Council
* Hon. Mr Paul Gerard Lynch, MP
* Hon. Mr Shaoquett Moselmane, MP
* Hon. Mr Stephen Louis BALI, MP
* The Hon Philip Ruddock, Mayor Hornsby Shire Council
* Mohammad Ashraf, Consul General Pakistan in Sydney
Other guests and dignitaries are also invited. Only those who are fully vaccinated can attend the gathering.

On Saturday, 23rd Oct 2021, inauguration Ceremony was starts as schedule at 10am. The event was started with Quran Recitation and translation & Naat e Rasool (PBUH).

Karen McKeown OAM, Mayor Penrith City Council

The Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC, Governor of New South Wales, Speech Councillor Karen McKeown OAM, Mayor Penrith City Council and Mr Muhammad Ashraf, CG Pakistan Sydney speaks on this historical occasion and Congratulates Members & Community members of the Muhammadi Welfare Association. Closing Speech Syed was by Imam of MWA Syed

Maulana Syed Shoaib Naqvi

Shoaib Naqvi who led the Dua for success of MWA New Community Centre and place of worship at Kemps Creek Sydney.

Syed Zafar Hussain, Governor Honourable Margaret Beazley and Zain Sheriff

Later the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC, Governor of New South Wales Visit of the Centre with General Secretary Syed Abul Hassan Jafri & other team members who briefs her about the past and present positive activities of the Muhammadi Welfare Association. At the end, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held and guests appreciated MWA management for this achievement of completing construction of Imambargha for public. Packed Refreshments as per COVID Regulations was given to everyone.