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The Premier Gladys Berejiklian,MP

Premier Gladys Berejiklian hosted Iftar Dinner at NSW Parliament House
(Coverage by: Syed Zafar Hussain, Editor-in-Chief Sada-e-Watan Sydney)

On Thursday 1st June 2017, The Premier of New South Wales Hon. Gladys Berejiklian has hosted an Iftar dinner for those in the NSW Muslim community observing the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The event was held at the Parliament House Sydney.

 Hon. Ray Williams, The Premier Gladys Berejiklian and  Hon. John George Ajaka

Premier of New South Wales Hon. Gladys Berejiklian addresses a Press Conference before the Premier’s Iftar dinner. The Premier Hon. Gladys Berejiklian and the Minister for Multiculturalism Hon Ray Williams briefly talk about Government future Plans, Budget Grants, Multicultural activities, Improving steps of housing affordability for first homebuyers and other NSW Important political issues.The President of the New South Wales Legislative Council Hon. John George Ajaka & Chairperson Multicultural NSW Dr G.K (Harry) Harinath OAM,was also present during the Media briefing.

MC of the Event

The Premier’s Iftar Dinner was attended by The Hon. Victor Michael Dominello MP, New South Wales Minister for Finance, Services and Property, The Hon. Ray Williams MP, Minister for Multiculturalism, and Minister for Disability Services ,The Hon. David Andrew Elliott MP, Minister for Counter Terrorism, Minister for Corrections, and Minister for Veterans Affairs, NSW Police Commissioner Michael Fuller, Members of Parliament, Muslim Imams and community leaders, as well as religious leaders from other faiths.

The Premier Gladys Berejiklian,MP

“It is an honour to host an Iftar dinner – the breaking of the fast – with members of the NSW community who are observing Ramadan Host Premier Gladys Berejiklian said.
“Ramadan holds special significance in the life of Muslim Australians. It is a time of spiritual reflection and asks members of the Islamic faith to fast between sunrise and sunset.
“The focus and reflective nature of Ramadan supports our way of life, and is a timely reminder of the values we all share, including kindness, honesty, family and charity.
“These are values that contribute to the strength of our Multifaith and Multicultural State, which the NSW Liberals & Nationals Government supports.
“I’d like to wish everyone observing the holy month, Ramadan Mubarak,” Premier Gladys Berejiklian said. The Premier Gladys Berejiklian said that she is belong from Ethnic background and it is a Great fact that in Australia we all respect everyone religious, faith and culture.

Minister The Hon. Ray Williams MP

The Hon. Ray Williams MP, Minister for Multiculturalism, and Minister for Disability Services said that this special event reflected the efforts of the NSW Muslim community to promote interfaith harmony and understanding. Minister Ray Williams said that New South Wales is a really Multicultural state where we all united and promotes Australian Values. Minister Ray Williams said that many political, religious and community leaders from different faiths and backgrounds eating together in the dinning hall of the NSW Parliament house. Minister Ray Williams said that Government appreciates efforts of Muslim Community for development of Australia.

The Premier Gladys Berejiklian,MP

The Premier Gladys Berejiklian and NSW Police Commissioner Michael Fuller

Syed Zafar Hussain, Premier Gladys Berejiklian and President PABC Iftikhar Rana

Shahid Iqbal Chaudhary, Syed Zafar Hussain, Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Iftikhar Rana

President PAA Abbas Rana, Syed Zafar Hussain, Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Iftikhar Rana

President PAA Abbas Rana, Hafiz Shahid Iqbal Chaudhary and Premier  Hon. Gladys Berejiklian MP

Syed Zafar Hussain, Minister Ray Williams and NSW Dr G.K (Harry) Harinath

Cav. Felice Montrone OAM, The Hon.Victor Michael Dominello MP and Syed Zafar Hussain of Sada -e-Watan

One guest with Minister Hon.David Andrew Elliott MP

President PABC Iftikhar Rana, Minister Ray Williams and Syed Zafar Hussain

The Hon.Shaoquett Moselmane, MLC and Hafiz Shahid Iqbal Chaudhary

Mr Asif, CG Pakistan Abdul Majid Yousfani, Dr Stepan Kerkyasharian and Syed Zafar Hussain

CG Pakistan Abdul Majid Yousfani, President PAA Abbas Rana and Mr Ziad El-Daoud

NSW Police Commissioner Michael Fuller and Syed Zafar Hussain, Editor-in-Chief of Sada-e-Watan Sydney

Minister Hon. Ray Williams , Premier Hon. Gladys Berejiklian,Consul General of Lebanon George Bitar Ghanem and Hon. John George Ajaka

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