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Mr Adel Salman said the lack of prayer rooms in the CBD had made it difficult for practising Muslims who work or visit the CBD, to observe their religious obligations.

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Source: ABC

Digambar Naga Baba has kept his hand raised for the last five years — a symbolic act of devotion and sacrifice.

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Source: ABC

Human Rights Watch, Jewish Council of Australia, Australian Federation of Islamic Councils, Australian National Imams Council, Human Rights Law Centre and Amnesty International condemn a recent spate of antisemitic hate crimes in Australia.

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Source: Human Rights Law Centre

Senior Buddhist monks from across the world gathered at Wat Buddharangsi Melbourne temple in Springvale South this month.”

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Source: Dandenong Star Weekly

In many countries, religion and politics are deeply intertwined. The belief that a country’s historically predominant religion should be a central part of its national identity and drive policymaking is sometimes described as “religious nationalism.”

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Source: Pew Research

6/12/2024

The Faith Communities Council of Victoria has issued the following statement in response to the arson attack on Adass Israel synagogue in Ripponlea:

Following a rise in antisemitic incidents across Australia and Victoria and the horrific terrorist bombing of Adass Israel Synagogue in Ripponlea, the Allan Labor Government is taking strong action to confront antisemitism, deal with dangerous and extreme demonstrations, protect religious worship, and restore social cohesion.

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Source: The State Government of Victoria

It’s a time of deepening division in Australia over the Israel-Gaza war. Just this week, there’ve been attacks on synagogues in Melbourne and Sydney.

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Source: ABC