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“From classic storybooks to books on science and history, we hope this ‘Eidee’ keeps the 145 kids at the facility entertained while their schools remain closed,” High Commissioner Dr Shaw said.
In a special message on Eidul Fitr, the envoy sent his warmest wishes to Muslims in Pakistan, those back home in Australia and around the world.
“As we mark this holy festival, let us remember those who lost their lives in the tragic plane crash in Karachi and to the [novel coronavirus] Covid-19 pandemic,” Dr Shaw said.
He continued that it is during Ramazan and Eid that we see the very best of the values which unite us all: tolerance, unity, compassion for the other and of being of service to our communities.
“It is drawing on these very qualities, illustrated and encouraged by the Prophet (PBUH) that can guide us in these challenging times,” he said.
Dr Shaw said that Islam has grown to become the second-most common religion in Australia, while the more than 60,000 Pakistani-Australians living there make up the largest of Australia’s dynamic Muslim communities.
“Their contribution continues to be integral in making Australia one of the most successful and vibrant multicultural societies in the world,” he said.
Highlighting the growing people-to-people links between Australia and Pakistan, Dr Shaw said, “The links between our two countries draw on over 70 years of friendship and are underpinned by a shared Commonwealth heritage, engagement on peace and security, steady trade ties, cooperation on education and our common love of cricket and sports.
“On behalf of my family and the Australian High Commission, Gaynor and I wish you all a happy and peaceful Eid. Eid Mubarak!”
Published in The Express Tribune, May 27th, 2020.
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