The KMCC Melbourne Iftar Dinner in Bacchus Marsh drew a warm crowd of nearly 350 people this Ramadan, bringing together familiar faces from politics, community leadership, and local households. The evening was about shared values.
Among the attendees were Member for Melton Steve McGhie, Michaela Settle MP, federal MP Sam Rae, Moorabool Shire Mayor Paul Tatchell, Brother Iyas Harv, and Tej Krishna. Their attendance reflected ongoing recognition of KMCC’s role in supporting vulnerable communities and delivering on-the-ground welfare initiatives.
Steve McGhie praised the event and the charity driving it, saying, “Fantastic to attend the KMCC Melbourne Iftar Dinner in Bacchus Marsh… Thanks to KMCC for all their charitable work in our community.”
And charitable work is KMCC’s bread and butter. While many community groups talk, KMCC builds—literally. The ‘Baithu Rahma’ project has seen around 1,600 homes built for the underprivileged over six years. That’s one house every other day, if you’re counting. Their CH Muhammed Koya Memorial Charitable Centre also runs dialysis services, among other support initiatives. It’s the kind of infrastructure that outlasts photo ops.
Ramadan is a time of reflection. But it’s also a reminder that faith, when coupled with action, can be a powerful glue in communities that are often pulled in different directions.
The Iftar itself was what you’d expect—dates, biryani, and a lot of heartfelt conversations. But what lingered longer than the aroma of the feast was the sense of solidarity. This was a local event, attended by people of all backgrounds, sitting at the same table.
There were no speeches that overstayed their welcome, no grandstanding. Just a quiet acknowledgement that in the act of breaking fast together, something more binding was at play: mutual respect.
For residents of Bacchus Marsh, the KMCC Iftar was a reminder that community engagement is strongest when it’s consistent. The night ended with warm exchanges, photos, and generous plates. But what stayed with many was the quiet understanding that KMCC’s work doesn’t pause with Ramadan. Their focus on welfare and inclusion carries on long after.
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