Cade Lucas
Over 300 people gathered at the Point Cook pop-up park on Saturday April 29 for the Eid festival, a celebration marking the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.
Organised by Activate Youth, the Eid festival mixed fun and faith, with activities including jenga, balloon animals and face painting taking place alongside Quran translations, Islamic information sessions and an address by the Imam of Point Cook explaining the spirituality of Eid and its importance to the Muslim community.
Free desserts made by the local Muslim community were on offer, with sharing food a key part of Eid celebrations.
Calligraphy, henna designs and an Eid photo booth combined with hijab styling also proved popular.
Victorian Minister of Youth, Natalie Suleyman, Point Cook MP, Matthew Hilakari, Mayor of Wyndham Susan McIntyre and Councillor Jasmine Hill all spoke at the event.
Wyndham is home to over 142 nationalities with Muslims from various backgrounds making up 10 per cent of its population.
