۱۰ فروردین ۱۴۰۳ |۱۹ رمضان ۱۴۴۵ | Mar 29, 2024
New Zealander Muslims tackle misconceptions during Islamic Awareness Week

Auckland's Aotea Square hosted an Islam open day on Saturday, thousands of passersby stopped by for a taste of not only food, but art, history, and science from around the Muslim world.

Hawzah News Agency-Islamic artifacts, ethnic cuisine and traditional clothing were being showcased at mosques and public spaces throughout New Zealand in celebration of Islamic Awareness Week.

Auckland's Aotea Square hosted an Islam open day on Saturday and organizer Hassan Raslan said it went "way better than expected" in light of wild weather the night before.

He said the event aims to show Islam "is not specific to any particular ethnicity" and celebrate the religion's cross-continent diversity.

Originally from Egypt, Hassan has been in New Zealand for 21 years. Other volunteers hailed from Oman, Malaysia, Somalia, Afghanistan and Fiji.

Fijian-born Ibrar Sheikh said he hoped the event would help tackle misconceptions about his community.

Thousands of passersby stopped by for a taste of not only food, but art, history, and science from around the Muslim world.

Sheikh said it was a very unique opportunity for people as "the treasures on display here are from volunteers' homes because there is no specific museum for such artifacts currently in New Zealand."

Preparations began months ago, and the event depended on dedicated volunteers.

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