Zarmeen Hassan is a powerhouse of strength in every aspect of life, including Salamfest. A first-generation migrant of Pakistani heritage, her objective is “to achieve beyond the ordinary at every step”. An accomplished professional, marketer and agricultural scientist by education and trade, Zarmeen is passionate about sharing her religious and Read more…
Anushe started her career in community organising and advocacy, working with Amnesty International Australia, the Islamic Council of Victoria and the Refugee Migrant Children’s Centre to deliver policies and programs for diverse communities. Anushe brings years of experience working with organisations to design and deliver services and procedures that are Read more…
Art based on geometric patterns is the most recognisable Islamic visual art form. From South-East Asia to parts of Europe, Islamic artisans of the past used geometric principles and simple tools to create great works of art whose aesthetic appeal is unaffected by time, language and culture. Traditional Islamic Read more…
Meet the SalamMobile – Lovingly known as RUMI. Rumi is based on ‘truck art style painting’ found in Pakistan. The design transcends beyond mere visual aesthetics, which is a hallmark of truck art, to a role of a Dastaango or a storyteller. The intent is to focus on the Australian Read more…
SalamFest is an award-winning Melbourne-born social cohesion model celebrating Islamic tradition and Muslim contributions to Melbourne, Victoria, and Australia. The Women’s Centre, an initiative of SalamFest, is a transformational community support hub to provide a space for Muslim women to connect, grow and flourish together. Barriers to access services remain Read more…