It was another busy year at Lakemba Nights during Ramadan, with a record number of people converging on Haldon Street each night to participate in one of Australia’s biggest events.
The event held over 20 nights attracted an average of 51,000 visitors a day from across Sydney, interstate and overseas.
More than 60 marquees offering traditional foods and exotic dishes including camel burgers, flaming paan leaves, warm knafeh and more from continents around the globe.
Canterbury Bankstown Mayor, Bilal El-Hayek said he was honoured to host such a peaceful and popular event which brought people together to experience different cultures and traditions.
“Our strong multicultural community is the backbone of our City and every year I am proud to put those cultures on display,” Mayor El-Hayek said.
“The colourful marquees and the buzz surrounding the event were appreciated by the huge crowds which had turned out to experience this special occasion.”
This year’s Tarawih Prayers were also a huge success drawing in more than 1,000 Muslims to express their faith and participate in the evening devotions.
Mayor Bilal El-Hayek said the reduced trading days was a huge success and well received by visitors and the local community.
“It was truly another amazing year, and a perfect display of what Ramadan is all about,” Mayor El-Hayek said.
Lakemba Nights During Ramadan was partly funded by the NSW Government’s Vibrant Streets Package under its Permit/Plug/Play Pilot Program and the Multicultural NSW Stronger Together Local Council Major Festival Grant.
The event is also sponsored by Western Union and SBS and Sydney Water.
