Muslims gathered inside a meetinghouse of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for a prayer to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha, a holy Islamic festival, in Campbelltown, Australia, on 7 June.
“Allowing us to use this beautiful Church Hall for our Eid prayer means more than just a gesture of kindness. It reflects a spirit of unity, mutual respect, and true Australian multicultural harmony,” Ibrahim Khan, leader of local mosque Campbelltown Masjid, said.
Eid-ul-Adha is an annual celebration that honours the sacrifice of the prophet Abraham and follows an annual pilgrimage (Hajj) to Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
“I am truly grateful that we were able to witness and feel of God’s love for His children this morning,” Macarthur Stake President Lawrence Sasulu said. “It was a beautiful experience and a testament of putting the gospel in action, not only to love God but also our neighbours.”
More than 600 Muslims, members, and friends of the Church of Jesus Christ attended the Eid prayer.
“Eid-ul-Adha is a celebration of sacrifice, compassion, and faith. And today, your kindness has reminded us of the values that connect all of us as human beings—love, respect, and helping one another,” Khan said.
Khan expressed gratitude to the Macarthur Stake Presidency and members of the Church for providing the prayer space and for supporting and welcoming the Muslim community.
“It is an example of how two faith communities can come together in peace and friendship,” Khan said. “May God—who is known by many names—bless you all abundantly. May our friendship continue to grow stronger, and may our communities continue to live together in peace, understanding, and respect.”
Church Newsroom states: “A respect for the diverse beliefs and unique contributions of all the world’s faiths is one of the hallmarks of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. From the faith's earliest days, Joseph Smith elevated the principle of religious liberty and tolerance: ‘We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may’ (Articles of Faith 1:11).”