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Islam Awareness Week 2010 begins on Monday, 2 August 2010
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30 July 2010
Dr Anwar ul Ghani, President of the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand Inc. (FIANZ), the national Muslim organisation, announced today that Islam Awareness Week will be held from 2-8 August 2010.
The theme of this year's Islam Awareness Week is "Cultivating Positive Emotions for a Healthy Society". Dr Ghani said that "Islam seeks to improve our well-being by teaching us how to develop positive emotions and avoid negative ones. "People with positive emotions tend to be happier, healthier and better members of society", Dr Ghani emphasised. Islamic teachings contribute tremendously in this regard.
Events will be held around New Zealand during the Islam Awareness Week including Open Days at most of the Masajid (Mosques) and Islamic Centres on Saturday, 7 August 2010, interfaith panel discussions, Islamic cultural arts and crafts displays and ethnic food fairs.
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FIANZ President Dr Anwar-ul Ghani
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Islam Awareness Week is a major event in the Diversity Action Programme led by the Human Rights Commission in partnership with FIANZ and the Week provides an opportunity for the wider New Zealand community to learn about the beliefs, values and practices of Muslim New Zealanders and how they contribute to New Zealand society.
Islam Awareness Week will be launched by Hon Peter Dunne, Minister for Revenue and Associate Minister for Health, on Monday, 2 August 2010 at 10.30 am at the Wellington Islamic Centre, 7-11 Queens Drive, Lyall Bay, Wellington.
Further information about this year's Islam Awareness Week, event details and information about the New Zealand Muslim community can be found on the dedicated Islam Awareness Week website: www.islamawareness.co.nz.
Dr Anwar-ul Ghani
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