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Established in 2010, the Faith Communities Council of Victoria (FCCV) is Victoria’s umbrella multifaith body. FCCV was created to contribute to the harmony of the Victorian community by promoting positive relations between people of different faiths and greater public knowledge and mutual understanding of the teachings, customs and practices of Victoria's diverse faith traditions.
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2020 Multifaith Calendar
The following are major holy days and festivals for Baha'i, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism. Whilst this list is not exhaustive it is comprehensive to represent each of the religions in good faith.
Click here to view 2020 Multifaith Calendar (pdf)
FCCV statement in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
The Faith Communities Council of Victoria has issued the following statement in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak:
The outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has created unprecedented challenges for Victoria’s faith communities.
Public religious gatherings have been cancelled, places of worship have been forced to close, and social distancing laws have made it difficult to assist the most vulnerable in our community.
Summit of Faith Leaders to Prevent Child Abuse
Senior leaders representing 30 faith traditions from across Victoria gathered to discuss ongoing efforts to prevent institutional child abuse.
Australian Hindus demand apology after treasurer's 'demeaning' references to Indian religion
Josh Frydenberg's attempt to make fun of his Labor opponent by comparing him to a practicing Hindu has offended many Hindus.
Source: SBS
Mandatory reporting laws for religious institutions come into effect
Laws requiring clergy to report child abuse to authorities — even if it's heard in the confession box — will come into effect on Monday, ending the "special treatment" for Victoria's religious institutions.
Source: The Age
Students to receive mandatory Holocaust lessons to counter anti-Semitism
High school students in government schools will be required to learn a mandatory and more thorough history of the Holocaust in an attempt to increase awareness of Jewish persecution and reverse the rising trend of anti-Semitism.
Source: The Age
Peak Jewish body says swastika ban falls short
Victoria's peak Jewish body says a proposed ban on displaying the swastika does not go far enough and all "harmful material" should be outlawed.
Source: The Age
Beard ban forces Muslim student to change schools, despite plea for cultural sensitivity
The father of a Melbourne teenager who was told by his school to shave his facial hair says more needs to be done to protect cultural customs inside educational establishments.
Source: SBS
Faithful speak out at People’s Climate Assembly after bushfires
Buddhists, Anglicans, Catholics, Quakers and people of other faiths joined thousands of concerned Australians in Canberra during the first sitting week of Parliament to stand up for meaningful action on climate change.
Source: MNNews
Multifaith gathering demonstrates Victoria’s unity in bushfire crisis
Victoria’s faith and political leaders met on the steps of Parliament House on the morning of Tuesday 4 February 2020 to acknowledge the loss and devastation caused by the recent bushfires.
Muslim AFL star Bachar Houli welcomes youth work grant as government boosts anti-hate program
The federal government has announced funding for two initiatives aimed at promoting diversity.
Source: SBS
Religious leaders appeal to Scott Morrison as 'fellow person of faith' for more climate action
Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, Muslim and other faith leaders have written to Prime Minister Scott Morrison urging him to heed climate science.
Source: SBS
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Upcoming Events
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Interfaith Youth Leadership Camp 2020: Wyndham Interfaith Network
(March 31, 2020)
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Rama Navami | Hinduism
(April 02, 2020)
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Holy Week | Christianity
(April 05, 2020 00:00)
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Theravada New Year | Buddhism
(April 07, 2020 21:25)
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Lailat al Bara'ah | Islam
(April 09, 2020)
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Pesach | Judaism
(April 09, 2020 21:30)
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Easter Weekend (Public Holiday Victoria)
(April 10, 2020 00:00)
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Good/Holy Friday | Christianity
(April 10, 2020)
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Easter | Christianity
(April 12, 2020)
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Baisakhi | Sikhism
(April 13, 2020)
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Easter/Pascha | Orthodox Christianity
(April 19, 2020)
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Intercultural Festival: Manningham Interfaith Network
(April 19, 2020 11:00)
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Ridvan | Baha'i
(April 20, 2020)
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Yom HaShoah | Judaism
(April 21, 2020)
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Ramadan | Islam
(April 24, 2020)
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ANZAC Day (Public Holiday Victoria)
(April 25, 2020)
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Vesak / Buddha Day | Buddhism
(May 07, 2020)
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Your Faith Community and the Climate Strike: Australian Religious Response to Climate Change
(May 15, 2020 12:00)
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Lailat al Qadr | Islam
(May 19, 2020)
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Declaration of the Bab | Baha'i
(May 23, 2020)
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Eid ul Fitr | Islam
(May 24, 2020)
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National Reconciliation Week 2020
(May 27, 2020)
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Ascension of Baha'ullah | Baha'i
(May 28, 2020)
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Shavuot | Judaism
(May 29, 2020 00:00)
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Pentecost | Christianity
(May 31, 2020)
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Raksha Bandhan | Hinduism
(June 03, 2020)
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Queen's Birthday (Public Holiday Victoria)
(June 08, 2020)
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Martyrdom of Guru Arjun Dev Ji | Sikhism
(June 16, 2020)
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World Refugee Day 2020
(June 20, 2020)
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Ashala Puja / Dharma Day | Buddhism
(July 05, 2020)
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Martyrdom of the Bab | Baha'i
(July 09, 2020)
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Tisha B'Av | Judaism
(July 30, 2020)
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Eid Al Adha | Islam
(July 31, 2020 00:00)
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Krishna Janmashtami | Hinduism
(August 11, 2020)
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Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary | Christianity
(August 15, 2020)
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Sep 30 - Oct 1 Rosh Hashanah * Judaism
(August 19, 2020 22:23)
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Hijra | Islam
(August 20, 2020)
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Ganesh Chaturthi | Hinduism
(August 22, 2020)
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United Nations International Day of Peace 2020
(September 21, 2020)
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Friday before AFL Grand Final (Public Holiday Victoria)
(September 26, 2020)
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Yom Kippur | Judaism
(September 28, 2020)
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Sukkot | Judaism
(October 03, 2020 22:32)
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Simchat Torah | Judaism
(October 11, 2020)
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Navaratri | Hinduism
(October 17, 2020 00:00)
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Birth of the Bab | Baha'i
(October 18, 2020)
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