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Category: Interfaith Harmony
SSA Youth Attend Inaugural Abdul Aleem Siddique Memorial Lecture

Five SSA Youth representatives attended the inaugural Abdul Aleem Siddique Memorial Lecture organised by the Harmony Centre held at the Singapore Islamic Hub on 22 November. The event, graced by President of Singapore Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam, aims to promote greater understanding and engagement as a means to strengthen social cohesion among all faith communities in Singapore. The annual lecture is named after one of the founding fathers of the Inter-Religious Organisation of Singapore (IRO).

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November 22, 2011
SSA Supports Interfaith Peace Observance Ceremony

In remembrance of the nearly 3,000 lives that perished in the terror attacks on the United States on 11 September 2001, some 1,000 people gathered at the Singapore Soka Association (SSA) for a simple yet significant ceremony jointly organised by SSA and Singapore-based humanitarian relief organisation Mercy Relief (MR).

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September 2, 2011
SSA Future Division Members Forge Bonds of Friendship with Muslim Friends

On May 29 2011, 80 Future Division (FD) members and their in-charges (IC) attended the “Sunday Odyssey”, a one-day tour of the various SSA centres to explore and learn more about the significant history behind each of the various SSA centres islandwide. The journey also included a visit to the Ba’alwie Mosque where the participants were warmly received by Imam and Head, Mr Syed Hassan Ahmed Al-Attas (Habib Hassan) and his son Mr Syed Ahmed Al-Attas.

Mr Syed Hassan Ahmed Al-Attas gave an insight to the religious beliefs and practice of local Muslim community. The SSA youths toured the mosque and were shown a potpourri of exhibits on Islamic faith and culture. The mosque also treated the young

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May 2, 2011
SSA Participates in Mercy Relief’s First Humanitarian Seminar

On 21 May 2011, 10 SSA representatives participated in a humanitarian seminar on “Natural Disasters & Humanity” organised by Mercy Relief (MR). The seminar was MR’s very first, with the aim of furthering their understanding of the psychology of the communities in times of disasters, thereby enhancing their relief efforts.

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May 2, 2011
SSA Youths Pay Goodwill Visit to the Speaker of Parliament

Mr Tarmugi shared that he continues to be impressed by SSA members’ dedication, work done for the community, and the ability to engage youths to support its good works and mission. SSA and its activities, he observed, imbues its members with a meaningful, worthwhile sense of purpose. Mr Tarmugi also encouraged SSA to continue playing an active role in engaging other faiths and generating the feeling of togetherness among the various faiths.

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January 30, 2011
SSA Joins Grand Interfaith Dinner Celebrating “Unity in Diversity, Harmony and Progress”

“Our diversity enriches our society, makes us interesting and allows our people to access different cultures. But it also means each of us must work hard to safeguard our harmony… We have to build trust, mutual confidence and come through peaceful as one nation,” shared Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Guest-of-Honour for the 20th Anniversary of Taoist Federation Cum Grand Interfaith Dinner, held at the Singapore Expo Hall 2 on 3 December 2010.

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January 30, 2011
Respecting Religious Boundaries and Common Space

SSA was invited to participate in an interfaith forum organised by Tampines West Inter-Racial and Religious Confidence Circle (IRCC) on February 6 at the Tampines West Community Club’s multi-purpose hall. Titled “Religious Boundaries and Common Space”, it was attended by some 70 members of SSA Student Division (SD) and Future Division (FD), staff from Jamiyah Home for the Aged, Darul Ghrufan Mosque, students and educators from various schools in Tampines West constituency.

Following the opening address by Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Education and Home Affairs, and MP for Tampines GRC and Adviser to Tampines GROs, there were cultural performances by the schools. Some 16 FD members also presented a high-spirited hip-hop dance.

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February 3, 2010

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