A street fight is brewing over one of Australia s largest Islamic festivals with local residents claiming it is unruly, too loud and emits bad smells from the cooking.
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Sydney mother of eight Ibtehaj Shahrouk is preparing sambousek, a traditional Lebanese pastry, with her children ahead of Ramadan.
The holy month begins this week across the world.
One of Ms Shahrouk s favourite parts of Ramadan is being able to break her fast with her family at home, something she was unable to do last year.
“I like to eat at home, I like to eat my own food and be at home with my own family, she says. Last year, I felt so restricted . it’s heartbreaking.”
Ibtehaj Shahrouk with her grandchildren.
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Ramadan is a month of spiritual connection and unification where observers fast from dawn to sunset.