• Annual Iftar dinner in Canberra on Tuesday 14 May as part of Ramadan
• Event brings people from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds together to reaffirm bonds of friendship
• Annual tradition continues to combat hate and division, and develops empathy and affinity for people from different walks of life

The Charles Sturt University Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture (ACC&C) is the venue for the annual Iftar dinner in Canberra on Tuesday 14 May as part of Ramadan.

Executive Director of the ACC&C Reverend Professor Stephen Pickard said, “The ACC&C and Bluestar Intercultural Centre co-host a ‘friendship and dialogue’ Iftar each year.

“The ACC&C has been collaborating with our Muslim colleagues at Bluestar Intercultural Centre for over a decade to foster understanding and friendship in our increasingly pluralistic society.

“The theme for the evening is ‘Faith and Friendship Today’, and the evening will be one of fine food, conversation, music and bonding.

“This year the New Zealand High Commissioner will give the keynote address.” The Iftar dinner is from 6pm to 8pm on Tuesday 14 May at the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture Chapel, 15 Blackall St, Barton, ACT.