Life of the party: Women’s group photo at the Albanian Mosque Eid celebrations.
Photo by
Rechelle Zammit
Eid celebrations began bright and early at the Shepparton Albanian Mosque on Wednesday, April 10, with the bustling festivities marking the end of Ramadan – a month of fasting from dawn to sunset.
Friends and families came together at the Albanian mosque to break their fast and share prayers, well wishes and food and drink.
The News photographer Rechelle Zammit went along to capture the cheerful celebrations.
All welcome: A group photo of those celebrating, taken in front of the Shepparton Albanian Mosque, which is the oldest purpose-built mosque in Victoria.
Photo by
Rechelle Zammit
Mother and son: Parveen Akhtar and Ali Butt celebrated the end of Ramadan together.
Photo by
Rechelle Zammit
Close-knit companions: Friends Masoom Asif, Muhammad Shehzad Amin, Abdul Rehman, Muhammad Saleem and Muhammad Abdullah.
Photo by
Rechelle Zammit
Sharing enlightenment: Imam Hysni Merja led prayers and delivered a speech about the transient nature of life and the importance of gratitude.
Photo by
Rechelle Zammit
With friends and family: Friends Ali Butt, Muhammad Saleem, Behraam Khani, Rana Akhtar, four-year-old Muhammad Khizar, Azhar Mirza, and Asim Ikram.
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Rechelle Zammit
Beloved leaders: Shepparton Albanian Moslem Society vice-president Urim Bujku, president Riddy Ahmet and former president Reg Qemal.
Photo by
Rechelle Zammit
Enjoying the morning together: Blediona Shkembi and Heba Galal.
Photo by
Rechelle Zammit
