Häupl: Close to the hearts of Muslims, "Kawther Salam

Häupl: Close to the hearts of Muslims, "Kawther Salam

Häupl: Close to the hearts of Muslims

عمدة فينا المقرب من قلوب الجالية المسلمة في النمسا

Strong support of the Islamic communities was and is a political position that Mayor Michael Häupl and the Socialist Partyrepresented (SPÖ) Vienna.

Thus, mayors Häupl 24th last Thursday October, representatives of the Islamic communities in Vienna on the occasion of the Muslim Eid al-Adha feast on Arafa Day invited to a supper to the town hall. Along with the mayor were also Councillor for Integration and Women Mag Sandra Frauenberger (SPÖ) and Graduate Ing Omar al-Rawi (SPO) by the city council present.

This was another opportunity for coding representative of the Islamic communities in Vienna and the mayor of mutual respect and affection to express. The Islamic communities in Vienna have shown WHILE the elections of recent years its proximity to the mayor and the SPÖ. Häupl has invited turn frequently representative of the Islamic communities to the town hall to occasions either associated with Islam, such as the iftar meal at the end of the month of Ramadan, as well as events that are relevant to all communities and interest groups in the city.

Eid al-Adha is an Islamic festivity that is celebrated before the 'Arafa Day. " She is on the passage in the Old Testamentjustified in God told Abraham to kill his son. Celebrated, that God is pleased with Abraham, and Abraham's obedience instead of Isaac is a lamb for sacrifice. In the Islamic tradition, it was held at Mount Arafa near Mecca. This is also the place where Adam and Eve met. At Arafah-day, Muslims have to Arafa Mountain issued - this is the Hajj. Although it is not mandatory, many Muslims fast on this day.

In his address, Dr. Häupl meant "Today we celebrate Arafat because the three monotheistic religions have the same origin and therefore proclaim the same message, namely the establishment of a culture of peace among all people."

The mayor continued, "I can assure you that this is primarily a culture of peace with all the prophets." Dr. Häupl has further pointed out that the freedom of religion and freedom to exercise their faith for all religions is guaranteed, and that the Muslims have become an integral part of the Austrian Society.

Ing Omar Al-Rawi has been like in recent years organized the event for the mayor, taking care of administrative details and received the guests at the entrance. He thanked the guests for coming to the Lord's Supper, and in Häupl for the generous invitation. He has in his brief speech repeated his view that Austria in the European comparison "a haven for Muslims" was mainly because here thanks to a strong policy of integration hardly come to radicalization.

The head of the Islamic Community of Austria , Dr. Fuat Sanac is, unfortunately arrived just before dessert and therefore could not hold any more speech. In its place, a deputy brought a brief thank-you expression.

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