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Waqar Younis, Brett Lee and Mike Coward

SCG Cricket Celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr by hosting its first-ever Eid dinner at Sydney Cricket Ground
(Coverage by: Syed Zafar Hussain, Editor-in-Chief Sada-e-Watan Sydney)

The SCG made an active effort to promote a positive culture that is inclusive of all cultures and ethnic backgrounds by hosting the first-ever Eid dinner at the iconic ground. The event was attended by a number of high-profile dignitaries and was hosted by Prominent Pakistani Australian Businessman Mr. Kamil Khan. This historical event was held on Monday, 16 May 2022 at the Noble Dinning Hall of Sydney Cricket Team. Entry was with invitation only and almost 300 guests attend the "Eid Mubarak Dinner."

Former Pakistan captain and Hall of Fame Waqar Younis attended the event alongside former Australia pacer Brett Lee, former two-time Rugby World Cup winner and heavyweight boxer Sonny Bill Williams, former Australia spinner Stuart MacGill and High Commissioner of Pakistan Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri.

"It was such an honour to host the first ever Eid celebration dinner at the SCG. I’ve watched a lot of cricket being played at the SCG over the years but to hear the sound of Azaan around the stadium and having people pray there was just amazing. I want to thank all the esteemed guests, family and friends who came last night to celebrate with us," said Kamil.

"A special thanks to Waqar Younis, Brett Lee, Sonny Bill Williams, Stuart MacGill, High Commissioner of Pakistan Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, Consul General of Pakistan, Nick Hockley (CEO Cricket Australia), and of course, Harry Soloman from Kingsgrove Sports, Lee Germon CEO Cricket New South Wales, and of course, my lovely wife Mahwish," he concluded.
As a beautiful gesture between friends, Brett Lee surprised his close friend of 25 years, Mr. Kamil Khan with a cake to celebrate the latter’s upcoming 50th birthday.

The Editorial Board of Sada-e-Watan Sydney would like to congratulate Kamil Khan, Neil Maxwell Chairman SCG Cricket, Nick Hockley - Chief Executive Officer - Cricket Australia and all other dignitaries for this Interfaith event of promoting harmony and bring on one table different communities. We strongly believe that this event will play a key role in mutual respect of differing religious beliefs and traditions.