Established in 2010, the Faith Communities Council of Victoria (FCCV) is Victoria’s umbrella multifaith body. It is the successor to the Leaders of Faith Communities Forum, founded in 1995.
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.
From June 12, 2024 00:00 until June 13, 2024 22:00
Shavuot
Begins on Wednesday 12 June 2024
Ends on Thursday 13 June 2024
Faith: Judaism
Shavuot, also known as Feast of Weeks, commemorates the anniversary of the day God gave the Torah and Commandments to the entire nation of Israel assembled at Mount Sinai. Marks the conclusion of the seven weeks following Pesach. Originally a harvest festival.