'What Eid means to me': Five Australian Muslims share their favourite memories and experiences

The way we celebrate traditions undoubtedly changes as we age. The magic of our childhood disappears, but perhaps something even more poignant replaces it – the recognition that it was our family and friends that created the magic in the first place, and taking on the duty of continuing to do so.

Eid is all about looking back on the month of Ramadan gone past and celebrating the present with loved ones, so it is the perfect time to reflect.

We asked five Aussie Muslims about what they love about Eid, both yesterday and today.

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Jahin Tanvir, CEO of ASE Group

Favourite Eid memory?

Family time, where nobody is talking about work or anything, and just celebrating the day. That feeling is so different, and makes me feel warm and fuzzy.

What does Eid mean to you?

Eid to me is a culmination to end Ramadan, and celebrate what we have learned from fasting, and how we want to take those lessons for the rest of the year. And a bunch of food!

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Sarib Hussain, Humanitarian

Favourite Eid memory?

Praying next to my dad at the Eid prayer.

What does Eid mean to you?

Eid is a time to celebrate the hard work you've put in throughout Ramadan. It is a celebration of the power of hope and the human capacity for healing. It's a reminder that Allah gives everybody a chance for renewal and growth.

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Soaliha Iqbal, Journalist

Favourite Eid memory?

I think my favourite Eid was last year! My fiancé is a revert and that was his first time spending the whole day with my family, it was beautiful to witness.

What does Eid mean to you?

For me, Eid is a time of celebration and family. It's about spreading joy, eating good food and spending time with loved ones. During a time where Muslims around the world are under attack, our joy is resistance so Eid for me is political too.

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Ramis Ansari, Influencer and Entrepreneur

Favourite Eid memory?

The one Eid I spent overseas in Pakistan with all my extended family, that was special.

What does Eid mean to you?

A day of pure bliss, joy and celebrations for a month of hard work.

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Mishti Rahman, Influencer and Model

Favourite Eid memory?

When I was little, waking up on Eid morning was always so exciting. My father and brother would go to the Mosque while the women in our home would start setting up the feast on the table and getting ready for our early guests.

What does Eid mean to you?

Eid is about being with your loved ones and feeding your community (literally and metaphorically).