New Zealand Muslim Community Shocked by Tsunami in South Asia
Press Release 31 December 2004
The Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ) on behalf of the Muslim community of New Zealand expresses its deep shock and grief at the recent devastating Indian Ocean tsunami that hit coasts across South Asia (Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand, Malaysia, Maldives, Bangladesh, Myanmar) and parts of Africa (Somalia, Tanzania and Kenya). This is an extraordinary natural calamity and a huge tragedy.
The Federation offers its deepest condolences to the peoples of the affected countries and indeed to the families of those killed and those who lost their livelihood, and belongings, in this deviating disaster and prays for the speedy recovery of those injured. Special prayers for the victims and their families are to be held at all Masjids and Islamic Centres.
The Federation is launching a "Tsunami Relief Fund" to assist the affected peoples and requests for generous support from the community. Donations can be deposited directly into the FIANZ Appeal Account as detailed below.
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Bank of New Zealand
020-500-0737236-06
FIANZ Appeal Account |
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Javed I Khan
President
027 - 2490331
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