RELIGION & VALUES

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Eid ul Adha (Eid Qurban/ Feast of Sacrifice) is just around the corner for 2019. This is celebrated during the twelfth month of the Islamic calendar, known as Dhul Hijjah – which translates as ‘Lord of the Pilgrimage’. It is during this month that pilgrims travel to Mecca in order to visit the Kaaba. Hajj is performed on the eighth, ninth and tenth day of the lunar month. Qurbani means sacrifice. Every year during Hijjah, Muslims around the world slaughter an animal – a goat, sheep, cow or camel – to reflect the Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail, for the sake of God. At least one third of the meat from the animal must go to poor or vulnerable people. Traditionally, a Muslim would keep one third of the meat for their family and give the final third to their neighbors.

At Sirius College, we have organised a campaign in collaboration with the Australian Relief Organisation (ARO) for the 2019 Qurban. We are aware that Qurban is a time where humans shred a heart of greed and selfishness, and fulfil it with beauty. We all participate in a very profound cause – understanding, giving and helping the poor and needy. We believe that as a school community and with our collective efforts, we can make a significant difference in the lives of those less fortunate! The donations collected from the 2019 Qurban Campaign will be sent to Asia Pacific. The cost of each Qurban this year is $120. Each donation made by students and their families will go towards your child’s competition consolation prize (I have sent you a letter with all the details).

Please donate as much as you can on this occasion. We should not forget the poor and needy when we are experiencing the Eid whilst they are suffering from conflicts and natural disasters. I sincerely thank you for your cooperation and look forward to your continued support.