MY DRESS MY IMAGE MY CHOICE Free Brisbane Only Event
“The event ‘My Dress, My Image, My Choice’ promotes greater understanding of the Islamic dress code for women and provides an opportunity for Muslim and non- Muslim women to meet over a meal, get to know each other and enjoy a parade of Muslim fashions including casual, sports, evening and bridal outfits,” said Saara Sabbagh Project Manager, ‘My Dress My Image My Choice.’ “Many Muslim women have described incidences of harassment or open hostility from other non-Muslim women in the street,” said Saara Sabbagh and “as a result, ‘My Dress, My Image, My Choice’ was developed in an effort to bridge the gap between Muslim and non-Muslim women.” “The women’s only event has been held in Melbourne, regional Victoria, Adelaide, Sydney and Hobart. The feedback has always been extremely positive and we are thrilled that it has become so popular and that they have brought it to Brisbane, ” stated Galila Abdel Salam, director and founder of the Islamic Women's Association of Queensland (IWAQ). The event is free, and a scrumptious meal will be provided.
Two separate events will be held in Brisbane. The first will be held on: Date: Friday 9th of May
Time: 6.30pm-10pm
Venue: University of Qld (St Lucia) Innes Room - Level 4, Union Complex - Build 21
The second event will be held on:
Date: Saturday 10th of May
Time: 6.30pm-10pm
Venue: Greek Orthodox Parish & Community Centre, 269 Creek Rd Mt Gravatt For bookings please call Alawiyah on 0425 818949.
This project is managed by the Islamic Council of Victoria. It is funded by the Australian Government Department of Immigration and Citizenship. For more information please visit the website www.mydress.com.au or see the event flier at: http://www.mydress.com.au/download/brisbane_flier_col.pdf
For media interviews and enquiries please call Saara Sabbagh on 0433 131 667
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