Commissioner Barrett said gatherings such as Iftar provide an opportunity to “shut out the noise of the outside world” and strengthen social bonds during a time when global events are causing distress within communities.

The Pew Research Center survey, conducted between January and May 2025 across 25 countries and involving more than 30,000 adults, asked respondents to evaluate the morality and ethics of others in their country.

Speakers revisited the events of November 1675, when Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji and his close associates were publicly executed in Delhi for refusing to submit to the Mughal Empire

The concluding ceremony of the week‑long Ram Katha drew members of the Hindu community from across Fiji, offering a powerful celebration of devotion, tradition, and cultural heritage.

The Tibetan spiritual leader used his birthday message to thank well-wishers from around the world, including Tibetan communities, for their support and compassion.

Albanese has lately spoken of “reconnecting” with his Catholic heritage. He called the election of the US-born pontiff “momentous” for believers and non-believers alike.

The Maha Kumbh, the world’s largest Hindu gathering, will take place in Prayagraj from 13 January to 26 February 2025.

Hindu history of India spans five millennia, while Islam spans less than one.

More than 51,000 people from Bangladesh call Australia home and Albanese’s lack of response to these valued members of our society is a stark contrast to the urgency and severity of the situation.

Ms Staples said her bid to reverse the ban was backed by peak bodies like the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and Early Childhood Australia.