Summary
Colour digital photograph of Mohamed Hassan after receiving his Queen's birthday honours at Government House, Victoria, 2007.
Mohamed Hassan, an Egyptian Muslim, left Egypt with his family for England in 1964. He was studying for a Masters of Textiles Engineering at Leeds University after his graduation in Electrical Engineering at Alexandria University, Egypt. In 1967 with his young family he migrated from England to Sydney. They were the only Muslims living in a British hostel for four months on arrival, having arrived with UK travel documents. Mohamed was a President of the Islamic Council of NSW based at Surrey Hills. Mohamed and his family subsequently settled in Bendigo then Melbourne. He was among the key Muslim participants in interfaith community activities in Victoria. He was particularly interested in the education of Muslim youth, and was a founder and director of the Minaret College during his 25 years of untiring service.
Description of Content
Man holding a certificate
Physical Description
Colour digital photograph.
Significance
Statement of Historical Significance:
Muslims in Australia are an under represented cohort in both the museum's collections and Australian history more broadly. As an-ever growing faith in Australia, it is important to trace the migration and settlement of Muslim Australians across time in order to help provide a historical, social and cultural context for Muslim Australians today. This collection is the key outcome for the collaboration between the Museum and Dr Dzavid Haveric, MV research associate, who has published a seminal history of Muslims in Australia. This collection is the result of his research and community interviews.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Migration & Cultural Diversity, Images & Image Making, Public Life & Institutions
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Person Depicted
Hassan Abdulsamed, Government House, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 2007
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Format
Digital file, Colour
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Inscriptions
Rubber Stamp imprint on back: '237219 HASSAN2372 dec01939'.
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Classification
Migration, Settlement - cultural & social life, Family portraits
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
150 mm (Width), 203 mm (Height)
Dimensions of original photograph now returned to owner
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Keywords
Muslim Communities, Muslim Immigration, Muslims in Australia, Portraits, Celebrations, Award Ceremonies, Awards, Chains, Dress Codes