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Marking the end of Ramadan in Sydney

1954

Marking the end of Ramadan in Sydney

1954

  • NFSA IDTT63HXVF
  • TypeFilm
  • MediumMoving Image
  • FormNewsreel
  • Year1954

This Cinesound Review newsreel captures members of Sydney’s Muslim community marking the end of Ramazan (Ramadan), the Islamic month of fasting, at the home of the High Commissioner for Pakistan. Filmed with a respectful, observational style, the news clip documents Eid al-Fitr prayers and celebrations, featuring scenes of worship, traditional attire and community gatherings. The segment offers a rare and valuable glimpse into Muslim life in 1950s Australia, highlighting both the spiritual importance of the occasion and the country’s growing cultural and religious diversity.

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Cinesound Movietone Productions

This Cinesound Review newsreel captures members of Sydney’s Muslim community marking the end of Ramazan (Ramadan), the Islamic month of fasting, at the home of the High Commissioner for Pakistan. Filmed with a respectful, observational style, the news clip documents Eid al-Fitr prayers and celebrations, featuring scenes of worship, traditional attire and community gatherings. The segment offers a rare and valuable glimpse into Muslim life in 1950s Australia, highlighting both the spiritual importance of the occasion and the country’s growing cultural and religious diversity.

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Cinesound Movietone Productions
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