Ramadan
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.
- by Anthony Segaert
Latest
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.
‘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.
- by Melissa Cunningham
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.
- by Chip Le Grand
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.
- by Bianca Hrovat
Exclusive
State of Palestine
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.
- by Hamish Hastie
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.
- by Broede Carmody and Marta Pascual Juanola
Opinion
Religion
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.
- by Ahmet Keskin
Opinion
Religion
What Eid means to me as a second-generation migrant – and how I got my friends to understand it
As a second-generation migrant I can sometimes feel caught between two cultures. This weekend, Eid is a time to better understand, reflect and consider who I am and what matters to me.
- by Ahelee Rahman
Ramadan in ‘Little Italy’: Lygon Street’s Islamic makeover
For 70 years, Lygon Street has been Melbourne’s Little Italy, but the strip’s southern end looks very different today.
- by Rachael Dexter and Najma Sambul
Victorian faith leaders share their messages as Easter, Passover and Ramadan coincide
Christian, Jewish and Muslim Victorians will celebrate over the weekend as Ramadan continues while Easter and Passover begin.
- by Lachlan Abbott
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