It’s that time of year for Melbourne’s Muslims to observe the holy month of Ramadan and come together as a community to build faith.
As Ramadan, the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, began on Sunday, practising Muslims of the Turkish Cypriot community in Sunshine began a month of fasting from sunrise until sunset.
President of the Sunshine Mosque Ekrem Fuldagli said Ramadan was about much more than fasting.
“Ramadan is a wonderful way for the community to come together, get to know each other and share food in a common area, which is the best way to get to know people,” Mr Fuldagli said.
The Sunshine Mosque, the largest in Australia, will hold a feast on Sunday, July 20, to break the faithfuls’ fast.
The mosque will hold an Eid festival two weeks after the conclusion of Ramadan to celebrate the end of the holy month.
“Traditional food will be cooked for everyone and there will be entertainment for the children. The event is open to the public; anyone of any faith or nationality is welcome during this time,” Mr Fuldagli said.
The Sunshine Mosque is open daily for anyone wanting to learn more about the Islamic faith.
