Human Appeal Australia Schools Ramadan Iftar dinners 2023

Lurnea High School

For the 4th year, the community of Lurnea High School hosted a hugely successful Iftar dinner on Friday 31 March. It was wonderful to break the fast and celebrate the richness and diversity of the multicultural school community with more than 350 people in attendance including Tina Ayyad, MP Member Of Holsworthy; Anne Stanley, MP Member for Werriwa; Liverpool Mayor Ned Mannoun; Dace Elletson Director Educational Leadership at NSW Department of Education; Dr Jan Ali, Academic Program Advisor lecturer in Islamic Studies And Modernity at Western Sydney University; Clr Charishma Kaliyanda and Narelle Curry President of the Liverpool Local AECG (Aboriginal Education Consultative Group)

Arkana College

The Iftar at Arkana College was a great success with hundreds of students, parents and teachers from different faiths in attendance. The Principal and CEO of Arkana College Osman Karolia welcomed guests in his opening speech and praised the great initiative from Human Appeal to support the community and share the pleasure of feeding the fasting during Ramadan.

‘Such a privilege to join the Lurnea High Community at their annual Iftar. Thank you to Principal Ms Landrigan and May Jouni and all the staff for the invitation and warm hospitality’ said Anne Stanley, MP Member for Werriwa

‘Human Appeal Australia’s sponsorship helped us create an environment of unity and diversity, where people from different backgrounds, cultures and religions came together to break the fast and celebrate the spirit of Ramadan. We believe that events like this help fostering a great sense of understanding and compassion among our community, and we are grateful for Human Appeal’s support in helping us achieve this goal.’-said May Jouni, School Community Liaison Officer

Australian International Academy in Kellyville and Punchbowl Public School

On the 4th of April HAA supported the Ramadan dinner initiatives at Australian International Academy in Kellyville and Punchbowl Public School for students, teachers and their families.

Punchbowl Public School Community Iftar has become an annual celebration for the school. Families, current and ex-teachers, local schools and local community leaders gather in the school hall to share a meal in the spirit of Ramadan – giving to others. Over 220 guests attended on the night, filling the school hall with a positive atmosphere, with families and staff sitting together.

Amal Farhat, a teacher at the school, who led the Ramadan Iftar team, described the night as a huge success with families voicing their appreciation. Principal Donna McGeary believes the night is one where the diversity of our community shines brightly.

Human Appeal Australia Schools Ramadan Iftar dinners 2023

Macquarie Fields High School

The community of Macquarie Fields High School hosted a successful Iftar dinner on Wednesday 5 April. In all three schools, students and their families gather collectively on the school grounds at sunset and share in a meal and prayers together.

Birrong Boys High School

The next day the Iftar evening was thoroughly enjoyed by Birrong Boys High School students and school guests at the Himalayan Emporium in Bankstown.

These school iftars foster a sense of community and well-being, develop friendships and build love and harmony through sharing the blessing of Ramadan. It was so wonderful to see so many people support school Iftar events, which continue to grow every year. Human Appeal Australia is proud to be involved with events that celebrate multiculturalism by bringing people of different backgrounds together in the spirit of sharing and caring and will continue providing opportunities for our community to come together and celebrate important events.