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Thousands attended largest Australia’s Eid festival in Fairfield Showground Sydney
President MEEF Mr. Hanif Bismi
Thousands attended this year's 37th annual Multicultural Eid Festival and Fair was held on Sunday 15 May 2022 at Fairfield Showground Sydney. The New elected President of MEEF Mr. Hanif Bismi Welcomes all public and Dignitaries. Sada-e-Watan Sydney including New elected President of MEEF Mr Hanif Bismi's speech Transcript but full coverage will be published soon.
Speech Transcript of the New President of MEEF Mr Hanif Bismi
In the name of Allah -Assalmualaikum/ Greetings of Peace
We would like to Acknowledge the Cabrogal of the Darug Nation who are the
Traditional Custodians of this Land we are meeting on today. We also pay our
respect to the Elders both past and present and future of the Darug
Nation.
Today, we thank Almighty God for us being here to celebrate the
37th annual Multicultural Eid Festival and Fair (MEEF). MEFF’s journey began in
1986 with the far-reaching vision of its
Dr Qazi Ashfaq Ahmad (Founder of MEEF)
Founding father, Dr. Qazi Ashfaq Ahmad. It is of
great sorrow to Multicultural Australian community that Dr. Ahmad passed away
on 10 February 2022. But we will continue his legacy with help and support of
you.
Due to the pandemic and uncertainty over the last two years, we were
not able to hold the festival. The uncertainty continued till early this year
and this impacted the planning and organization of MEFF. However MEFF members
speedily came together and worked hard to bring you the festival today. I as
the president of MEFF personally thank each and every MEFF member and their
family for making it happens, without their consistent dedication and hard work
we will not able to reach this far.
The Hon Kristina Keneally
I
thank you all distinguished guest for accepting our late invitation and joining
us this grand event. Our distinguished guests, Hon Kristina Keneally, former
NSW Premier and leader of the Senate, I understand this the time of Federal
election still Kristina came to attend this event is great gesture. Mr. Rokibul
Islam, Ms. Maha Abdo, Father Patrick, Ms. Jaya Chivukula and entire Australian
community without your support we cannot run MEFF. This is because MEFF is a
not-for-profit volunteer organization and requires your support. However, MEFF
is part of Australian Multiculturalism.
MEFF is not just a traditional
Eid Festival. But it brings people from all backgrounds under one roof
celebrating and showcasing Australian multiculturalism in a harmonious
atmosphere of understanding and sharing. MEFF is the first, the largest and the
longest running Eid Festival in Australia. It is an opportunity for diverse
Australians to meet, understand culture, and taste international food and build
bridges and stronger bond between communities.
We express gratitude to
our proud sponsor, Meezan Wealth Management and Jaya Chivukula NSW government
for their generous support. We acknowledge our media supporters, AMUST,
Suprovat Sydney, Sada-e-Watan Sydney and 5 News Australia. We thank Fairfield
Council and its staff for their support.
We acknowledge outstanding
individuals for their sincere services to the community in various fields.
There are some awards waiting for them. I take this opportunity to thank Group
5 Security for sponsoring the awards.
I personally thank and acknowledge
IFEW Integrated Family Education and Welfare, ARO, Australian Relief
Organization, ISRA Islamic Science Research Australia, Sajjadia Centre and
Alamdar Association sending their volunteers helping us to set up the venue.
Alhumdullillah, it is the mercy of Almighty God, the weather is just
perfect for the event though throughout the week it was raining
InshaAllah, We anticipate ongoing support for MEFF in the future and we promise
a better and bigger festival in coming years. Once again thank you everyone for
celebrating Eid with MEFF and enjoy your day.
Former Premier of NSW Hon. Senator Kristina Keneally, Syed Zafar Hussain and others at MEEF 2022
Hanif Bismi of MEEF, Syed Zafar Hussain, Former Premier of NSW Hon.Kristina Keneally, Abbas Rana and S.Hilal
