Victorian Mosque Open Day
Dylan WIGHT (Tarneit) (13:28): Recently I had the pleasure of visiting the three fantastic mosques in my electorate of Tarneit as part of Victoria’s Mosque Open Day. Supported by the Victorian government and facilitated by our local Muslim community, this annual event gives people the opportunity to learn about the Islamic faith and traditions and connect with their local Muslim community. Since 2014 the Labor government has provided over $36.8 million to the Victorian Islamic community to support their programs, their events and their initiatives. I would like to particularly thank the three mosques in my electorate: Golden Wattle Masjid, Melbourne Grand Mosque and of course Virgin Mary Mosque. I would like to thank them for opening their doors to the Tarneit and Hoppers Crossing communities. It was wonderful to have the opportunity for me and also for the broader community to learn and expand our understanding of the Islamic faith. Seeing so many people excited to come and engage and learn was a testament to how welcoming our community in Melbourne’s west is. I am proud to be part of a government which is supporting multifaith events and working closely with our Muslim community.