[mukto-mona] Australian Intercultural Society November Newsletter

AIS Newsletter November 2008
Intercultural Synagogue Visit As part of AIS 'visits to places of worship project', a group of Muslims will visit Temple Beth Israel to learn about Jewish traditions and practices. The project aims to develop a better understanding between the two faiths by building bridges through interaction and cooperation. The Synagogue visit is organized by the AIS and Rabbi Fred Morgan of Temple Beth Israel. In 2005 and 2006, the Australian Intercultural Society Inc & B'nai B'rith Anti-Defamation Commission Inc. have undertaken many significant projects under the 'Living in Harmony Grant'.	Click here for more
Social Day for Women's Network On 28 October 2008 AIS Women's Network organized a day of socializing for a group of fifteen women from various backgrounds and cultures. The group started the day by a visit to Dallas where they browsed through the shopping centre. Headed by Turkan Cicek, AIS women's Network Coordinator, the group of women then visited some local stores where products representing Turkish culture were on sale.	Click for more
Sheb Arus - Whirling Dervishes Sema Ceremony Each year, on the 17th of December, the Australian Intercultural Society organizes  a special Sema ceremony offered by the Mevlevi Order of Australia to celebrate Hazreti Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi's 'Sheb-i Arus' or 'Wedding Night'. It is the traditional night in the modern era when the Mevlevi Order of Sufis, the whirling dervishes, and the many lovers of Mevlana celebrate and remember his union with his Beloved, 'Wedding with Eternity'. Australian Intercultural Society in association with the Mevlevi order and the Australian Sufi Music Group invites Australians to a Sema ceremony performed by the Whirling Dervishes of Rumi. All welcome...	Click for more Previous event Gallery Watch video Click to register online
The VII International Abraham Conference The seventh international Abraham Conference took place on the 19th of October 2008 at the central hall of the ACU National. Over a hundred and fifty guests attended the popular event which brings members of the three Abrahamic religions to address social and cultural problems faced by society today. This year's event focused on reconciliation with indigenous people of Australia, analyzing the reconciliation process proposed by the three Abrahamic religions. Main speaker on the night was Pat Dobson, Chairman of the Lingiari Foundation and Kimberly Development Commission. Pat Dobson emphasized on the problems faced by the Aboriginal people for so many years and said that there was a long way to go in the reconciliation process.	Click for more info Event Gallery
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Sign the Petition : Release the Arrested University Teachers Immediately : An Appeal to the Caretaker Government of Bangladesh

http://www.mukto-mona.com/human_rights/university_teachers_arrest.htm

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Daily Star publishes an interview with Mukto-Mona
http://www.mukto-mona.com/news/daily_star/daily_star_MM.pdf

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Mukto-Mona Celebrates 5th Anniversary
http://www.mukto-mona.com/Special_Event_/5_yrs_anniv/index.htm

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Mukto-Mona Celebrates Earth Day:
http://www.mukto-mona.com/Special_Event_/Earth_day2006/index.htm

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Kansat Uprising : A Special Page from Mukto-Mona 
http://www.mukto-mona.com/human_rights/kansat2006/members/


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MM Project : Grand assembly of local freedom fighters at Raumari
http://www.mukto-mona.com/project/Roumari/freedom_fighters_union300306.htm

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German Bangla Radio Interviews Mukto-Mona Members:
http://www.mukto-mona.com/Special_Event_/Darwin_day/german_radio/


Mukto-Mona Celebrates Darwin Day:

http://www.mukto-mona.com/Special_Event_/Darwin_day/index.htm

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