The Australian Centre for Unity (ACU) hosted its 7th Annual Mosque Open Day in Brisbane on Saturday 22 November 2025 welcoming hundreds of visitors from diverse cultural, linguistic, and faith backgrounds.
Held in Slacks Creek, this flagship event has grown into one of the most anticipated multicultural community gatherings in the region—celebrating harmony, learning, and shared humanity.
This year’s Open Day once again showcased ACU’s commitment to strengthening social cohesion by opening its doors and offering guests an authentic glimpse into Muslim faith, traditions, and community life.
The event provided a warm, welcoming atmosphere where visitors explored the mosque, asked questions, participated in guided tours, and enjoyed meaningful conversations with community members and leaders.
A celebration of multicultural cuisine
One of the major highlights was the multicultural food festival, featuring traditional dishes prepared by community cooks from 15 different nationalities. Guests lined up to taste a vibrant spread of flavours from across the world, including:
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Somalian Samboosa
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Pakistani Haleem
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Mandi Whole Lamb
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Singaporean Mee Goreng
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Chicken Biryani
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Rohingyan Beef
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Kebba
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Tamil Vadai
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Bangladeshi Fish
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Baklava & assorted sweets
…and much more.
Food was offered free of charge, a gesture that reflected the spirit of generosity long embedded in Islamic culture.
Multicultural food competition – 2025 winners announced
1st Place: South Indian Vadai
2nd Place: Pakistani Haleem
3rd Place: Somalian Samboosa
These dishes not only delighted the judges but highlighted the diversity and culinary creativity within the community.
Interactive cultural & faith-based booths
Visitors of all ages enjoyed a range of hands-on and educational booths designed to break down misconceptions and create positive cultural exchange:
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Qur’an Information Booth – Learn about Islamic teachings
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Prayer Demonstration Booth – Understanding prayer rituals
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Try a Hijab Booth – Experience traditional Muslim attire
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Henna & Face Painting Station – Cultural artistry for families
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Taste Zamzam Water – A unique experience for many first-time visitors
Families, students, community leaders, and local residents all found something engaging and meaningful to explore.
Building bridges through community engagement
The Open Day continues to strengthen ACU’s mission of nurturing social harmony, cultural understanding, and respectful dialogue. By fostering opportunities for people to meet, ask questions freely, and interact without barriers, the event has become a vibrant example of what unity looks like in practice.
Many attendees expressed appreciation for the chance to engage directly with Muslim community members and gain an authentic, human-centred understanding of the faith.
A growing tradition of unity
As ACU celebrates its 7th consecutive Mosque Open Day, the organisation continues to lead meaningful community engagement across Logan and Queensland.
Each year, the event expands in scale and impact—reflecting both the growing diversity of the region and the deep commitment of ACU’s volunteers, leaders, and community partners.
ACU extends heartfelt thanks to all guests, volunteers, cooks, sponsors, judges, and staff who contributed to making this year’s Open Day a memorable and successful celebration of multicultural Australia.
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