ACT president of the association Khalid Syed, originally from Pakistan, said Australia Day had powerful connotations for him.
Source/Credit: The Canberra Times / Excerpts
By Megan Doherty | January 26, 2018
There is something quintessentially Australian about the way in which the Queen's representative, Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove, casually walked among the Australia Day crowds in Canberra, without fuss or fanfare, saying hello to families and recognising some of the very moving aspects of the day.
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From the formalities of Australia Day to the sheer frivolity, the national capital covered the spectrum on Friday.
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The Muslims for Loyalty from the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Australia again quietly made their presence felt at the official ceremonies at Commonwealth Park.
They stood in the crowd wearing t-shirts that read: "Love for all. Hatred for None. Muslims for Peace".
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