Sayed, a former interpreter who worked alongside Australian forces in Afghanistan, says Eid is a “challenging experience” for evacuees who have left their homes and close relatives behind.
Afghan evacuees in Australia say the event helps them keep their culture alive.Sayed Wahdat Saddat is a former interpreter who worked alongside Australian forces in Afghanistan between 2009 and 2010. He waited several years to receive an Australian visa, but he was evacuated following the collapse of Kabul in August 2021.
Sayed Wahdat Saddat with his family members inside a Royal Australian Air Force Plane during the evacuation process from Afghanistan.There are two main Eids in the Islamic calendar: Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Eid al Fitr is celebrated at the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting and spiritual reflection. Also called the ‘smaller Eid’, it is celebrated for three days.
“Here [in Australia] everything is limited to the mosque. When we do go out of the mosque, we do not feel it is like Eid because everyone is going to work and busy.”Mr Saddat said Eid is a “challenging experience” for evacuees who have left their homes and close relatives behind. Ms Abbasi, her husband and two children were evacuated by the Australian government in August 2021. She said that after arriving in Australia, she experienced culture shock and celebrating Eid was “a totally new experience”.Credit:During the three days of Eid, it is common for Muslims to visit the houses of their friends and families to exchange greetings and share meals, a custom which is known as “Eid visiting”.
"The psychological impact of the trauma and uncertainty is immense, and we are working hard to provide them with the necessary support and assistance to help them navigate this difficult time.” “We hope that this will help to alleviate some of the feelings of isolation and disconnection that our clients may be experiencing and provide them with a sense of community and support during their resettlement journey.”‘Keeping our culture alive’
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