Eid in Australia: Celebrating Culture, Confronting Challenges

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Today, millions around the world will gather to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan with feasts, family gatherings, and acts of charity. 

The celebration of Eid has changed over the years, and in Australia is shaped by a range of factors, from Islamophobia to the ongoing debate over whether Eid should be recognized as a public holiday.

 

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