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Mohammad Ismail with the first batch of Palestinian nabulsi knafeh at his Lakemba Nights stall.

From stretchy knafeh to top-value biryani: Where to eat during Ramadan in Sydney

With feasts spanning Sydney from Liverpool to Surry Hills, try these delicious events and specials during Ramadan this year.

  • Isabel Cant

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The Knightcote maxi dress ($595) from Acler’s Ramadan capsule collection modelled by Aroha Atkinson in Sydney.

The not-so-modest rise of the Ramadan dress

Inspired by the market for luxury fashion in the Middle East, Australian designers are extending their ranges with floor-length gowns and high necklines.

  • Damien Woolnough
The Lakemba Nights event in 2024.

A million people visited Lakemba’s night markets this year. There’s a big shake-up coming

The local council has made four changes to the annual event, including cutting back on hours.

  • Anthony Segaert
Ecologists say horse herds must be quickly reduced to prevent the extinction of threatened native species.

Populate and perish

As a model, think of Kosciuszko National Park as the world, and the horses as humans. For the horses to continue to survive, the park has to be destroyed.

Zeinab Mourad.

‘I have this purpose’: Why Islam is one of Victoria’s fastest-growing religions

In a series, The Age is exploring how Victoria’s religious communities are keeping the faith in an increasingly secular Australia.

  • Melissa Cunningham
Max Kaiser (left), Nasser Mashni, Janet Rice and Adel Salman address a forum in Tottenham, in Melbourne’s west.

Power and protest: Why Muslim leaders have left the table

Dismayed by horrific scenes in Gaza and political equivocation towards Israel, Muslim leaders are disengaging from government and shunning multi-faith forums.

  • Chip Le Grand
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Albasha Knafeh & Coffee adds a dash of Salt Bae-inspired showmanship to the traditional dessert.

From ‘Barbie’ chai to cheesy pistachio knafeh: Five unmissable dishes at Sydney’s most popular food festival

How to navigate the 70+ food stalls at Ramadan Nights Lakemba.

  • Bianca Hrovat
Senator Fatima Payman has been forced to cancel an Iftar fundraising dinner.

WA Muslim senator forced to cancel iftar dinner after Gaza backlash

A planned presentation by Perth MP Patrick Gorman at Senator Fatima Payman’s iftar dinner dismayed WA Islamic leaders.

  • Hamish Hastie
Premier Jacinta Allan made the announcement while touring fire-impacted communities on Thursday.

Premier’s iftar dinner cancelled following Muslim community boycott

The decision to cancel the March 10 dinner comes two days after Jacinta Allan’s office had insisted the event would proceed, albeit on a smaller and more respectful scale.

  • Broede Carmody and Marta Pascual Juanola
A child enjoys the festivities after Eid prayers at Flagstaff Gardens.

Faith: Celebrating Eid and the joy of spiritual uplift

The real gain of Eid is that a Muslim feels a lifeline has been given to them, and they’re in the driver’s seat to navigate the challenges life presents.

  • Ahmet Keskin

Original URL: https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/topic/ramadan-1nv5