Somali Community Inc. Victoria (SCI) is pleased to share the following Eid Al-Adha message from the Hon. Scott Morrison MP, Prime Minister of Australia, addressed to the Australian Muslim community in August 2019.
— Hon. Scott Morrison MP, Prime Minister of AustraliaTo all Muslims across Australia celebrating Eid Al-Adha, Jenny and I extend our warmest wishes to you and your families during this special time. Eid Al-Adha is a time of reflection, gratitude, and giving — values that are deeply shared by all Australians. The Muslim community makes an extraordinary contribution to our nation, enriching our society through your faith, your families, and your commitment to the common good. On behalf of the Australian Government, I wish you and your loved ones a joyous and blessed Eid. Eid Mubarak.
Why SCI Shared This Message
At Somali Community Inc. Victoria, one of our core commitments is ensuring that members of the Somali-Australian Muslim community remain informed and connected to government communications that are relevant to their lives. Official messages such as this one, issued directly from the office of the Prime Minister, represent an important acknowledgement of the Muslim community's place within the broader Australian national fabric.
By sharing this message, SCI aimed to bridge the gap between government outreach and the community members we serve — ensuring that every family, elder, and young person within our community could receive and reflect on this acknowledgement during the Eid Al-Adha celebration period.
The Significance of Eid Al-Adha
Eid Al-Adha, known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is one of the two major Islamic holidays observed by Muslims worldwide. It commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God, and marks the conclusion of the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. The occasion is observed through communal prayers, the ritual of Qurbani (sacrifice), and the sharing of food and charity with those in need — a practice that resonates deeply with SCI's own mission of community care and solidarity.
SCI Victoria regularly shares government communications, community updates, and cultural observances to keep the Somali-Australian community informed and engaged. Follow our website and social channels to stay connected.
We at Somali Community Inc. Victoria extended our own warm wishes to all community members who observed Eid Al-Adha in August 2019, and we continue to stand alongside you in celebration, in service, and in community. Eid Mubarak.