Al Siraat Building Understanding Through Interfaith Connections

Last Saturday, 3 October, was a wonderful example of this in action: Al Siraat staff member Mr Osama represented the College as the Muslim faith representative at the annual City of Whittlesea Blessing of the Fleet and Emergency Expo, while Ms Tanja participated as the Muslim panellist at the Faith Ecology Network Conference “Many Faiths, One Planet: Together, Caring for Our Common Home” in the CBD, exploring how different faith traditions inspire ecological consciousness, environmental responsibility and a deeper connection with the natural world.

Our Year 9 Interfaith Ambassadors also continue their interfaith journey through regular exchanges with their peers from St Monica’s College, under the guidance of Ms Noori and Sheikh Waseem. These exchanges provide valuable opportunities for students to build friendships and deepen their understanding of different faith and cultural perspectives.

Meanwhile, the Whittlesea Interfaith Network (WIN) is preparing to receive the baton and host the 2027 Victorian Interfaith Festival in the City of Whittlesea.

This year’s Victorian Interfaith Festival will be held on Sunday, 15 November, from 12.00 pm to 4.30 pm at St Kilda Town Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend this FREE public event and enjoy an afternoon of faith, culture, performances, food, art and community connection, while celebrating Victoria’s diverse faith communities.

If you are interested in attending, please register for free here.