The 2nd annual Diversity & Dialogue Iftar dinner with Massey University saw over 70 guests attend. Dr Jeffrey Stangl, Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships, welcomed guests on behalf of Massey University while Abdul Celil Gelim, Director at PIF, shared...
Pearl of the Islands Foundation, Dunedin Abrahamic Interfaith Group (DAIG) and Otago University (OU) hosted its first-ever Iftar dinner. 50+ people attended including faith and community leaders, management from the University, academics, and advocates for peace and racial equity....
The Holy Trinity Cathedral (HTC) hosted its 3rd annual Ramadan Iftar dinner and its 2nd in collaboration with the Pearl of the Islands Foundation (PIF) to enhance understanding, break stereotypes, and build bridges. The act of coming together under...
Beth Shalom co-hosted an Iftar Dinner with the Pearl of the Islands Foundation (PIF). This was a first for Beth Shalom and possibly a first in New Zealand where a Synagogue hosted Muslims for the daily breaking of the...
Our 11th annual Friendship & Dialogue Iftar dinner took place on the 15th of May at Sorrento in the Park, Auckland. We hosted at least 115 people which included diplomatic corps, members of parliament, academics, community and religious leaders,...
On the second day of Ramadan this year, Pearl of the Islands Foundation Inc. (PIF) co-hosted its first ever Iftar dinner with the Auckland University of Technology (AUT). Over 80 people attended comprising mainly of academics and community/religious leaders...
In late March, a talk on ‘Islam between tradition & modernity’ was given at the Pearl Centre, in Newmarket, Auckland. The speakers on the night were Associate Professor Mehmet Ozalp (Director and Lecturer at Charles Sturt University, Australia) and...
It was a pleasure to fundraise at the Auckland International Cultural Festival once again this year. Foods sold as part of our fundraiser included doner kebab, kebab on skewers, baklava, Turkish delight, Turkish coffee and apple tea. We were...
We are proud to announce that we have raised funds for 48 Food Parcels in our latest appeal. PIF has prepared 50 parcels for distribution. We would like to extend our gratitude to everyone for helping with our appeal....
In a display of celebrating religious diversity and acceptance, members from the Pearl of the Islands Foundation (PIF) and congregation from the Holy Trinity Cathedral joined together for a Christmas Lunch, hosted by PIF, in Newmarket. Following the Cathedral’s...