Many people in Australia celebrate Ramadan. Muslims in Australia come together in the month of Ramadan to share blessings and celebrate with the community. If you are someone that is visiting or living in Australia, you will mostly likely experience Muslim communities celebrate and spread joy during Ramadan.
4 ways to share joy this Ramadan
During Ramadan, Sadaqah (charity) and Zakat (compulsory charity) are followed. It’s a time to give back to your community and participate in good deeds.
Here are a few ways you can bring joy to others in the month of Ramadan:
- Give Sadaqah: You can volunteer at a local charity or donate to a cause you care about or simply help a neighbor with their tasks. Learn more about. Learn more about Sadaqah.
- Increase your Zakat: While Muslims typically practice Zakat throughout the year, Ramadan is a great time to give more. If you attend a local mosque, they may have a special campaign running that makes giving to the needy easy.
- Share food: Whether you are hosting an iftar (meal to break the fast) or celebrating Eid, sharing meals with friends, coworkers or neighbors is a meaningful way to spread joy. An opportunity to celebrate and come together as a community, that and more is what Ramadan is all about.
- Send a heartfelt message: contact a loved one, this is a perfect opportunity for you to send them a heartfelt message. Tell them you are thinking of them through a card, a text message or you can simply send them a money transfer using Western Union as a gift.
By being kind, compassionate and grateful during Ramadan, you will bring happiness to others and spread the spirit of this special time.
Observing Ramadan in Australia
Observing Ramadan in Australia can be challenging due to the longer days, and therefore the longer time of fasting from sunrise to sunset. It can also be hard if you are away from family and friends or in an area where there are not many Muslims.
So, plan ahead to get through your workday, talk to your managers about any activities that may interfere with your fasting or ritual prayers. Most people know that Ramadan is an important spiritual time and will be supportive of your needs. Learn more about Ramadan.
Even though Ramadan is a time for self-reflection, know that you are not alone. There are over a half million Muslims in Australia, so many communities—especially larger cities like Sydney, Melbourne, Perth—hold markets, Eid celebrations and other public events. Search online for public activities near you.
Sending money for Ramadan or Eid
If you want to send money from Australia to family overseas to help with their meals or celebrations, Western Union is here for you. This Ramadan, when you send your first online transfer through our app or website, you can get our best FX rate (foreign exchange rate) and zero transfer fees.
Download the Western Union app from the Apple Store or from Google Play.
Wherever you are, share in the joy of Ramadan. Ramadan Mubarak!
