THE FIRST MOSQUES IN AUSTRALIA BUILT BY MACASSANS

Dr Dzavid Haveric The story of Islam in Australia is also the story of the mosque (masjid) which is a living testimony to Islam’s roots in the history of the continent. Before the historical arrivals of the Afghans in Australia’s inland, there was for centuries also the comings of the Macassans on its islands and […]

Dr Dzavid Haveric Honoured as Australian Muslim Professional of the Year. (AMAA)

A great accomplishments of Dr Dzavid Haveric, an esteemed Adjunct Research Fellow at CISAC, Charles Sturt University. The award citation noted, “Dr Haveric’s expertise in the history of Islam in Australia and his dedication to writing books on Islam and Muslim achievements are commendable”. (AMAA, Mission of Hope) “Dr Haveric is a beacon of excellence, […]

Australia’s Rich History of Islam, A public lecture delivered by Dr Dzavid Haveric

On 7th March 2024, in Broadmeadows Town Hall, Victoria, a distinguished historian, Dr Dzavid Haveric, gave a public lecture delivering the rich history of Islam in Australia through the ages. The lecture was in conjunction with an exhibition the Wind Talks: Yolnu-Makassan Encounters (Barrak-Dhimmurru|Warrak-Timborok). The lecture was based on archival data and photographs, revealing the […]