US Imam Visits Syndey to Promote Community Harmony

March 22, 2004

Source: ABC News

http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/s1070596.htm

On March 22, 2004 ABC News reported, "A leading Islamic cleric will arrive in Sydney today for a visit designed to promote community harmony. New York-based Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf will address several public forums, conferences and religious ceremonies during his two week stay. Justice Minister John Hatzistergos says the State Government hopes Imam Feisal's visit will reduce community suspicion about the Islamic faith. 'We are a very tolerant community, which certainly appreciates and respects diversity, and it's important in any such consideration of Islam that we do get a balanced view,' Mr. Hatzistergos said. 'Imam Feisal will certainly contribute to a better understanding of these sorts of issues.'"