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Ramadan Nights in Lakemba

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The spectacular month-long event is a vibrant food bazaar which appears from dusk to dawn along Haldon Street, Lakemba. Ramadan is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community.

Muslims break their daily fast during the month of Ramadan by visiting food stalls in the evening along Haldon Street, Lakemba.

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Muslims break their daily fast during the month of Ramadan by visiting food stalls in the evening along Haldon Street, Lakemba.Credit:Wolter Peeters

Visitors line up for some Ramadan treats in Lakemba.

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Visitors line up for some Ramadan treats in Lakemba.Credit:Wolter Peeters

Ahsanullah Ahsan with his wife Farhana, daughter Farheen and son Adib visiting food stalls in the evening along Haldon Street, Lakemba.

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Ahsanullah Ahsan with his wife Farhana, daughter Farheen and son Adib visiting food stalls in the evening along Haldon Street, Lakemba.Credit:Wolter Peeters

Muslims buy food at a stall in Haldon Street.

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Muslims buy food at a stall in Haldon Street.Credit:Wolter Peeters

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A family enjoys Ramadan Nights along Haldon Street, Lakemba.

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A family enjoys Ramadan Nights along Haldon Street, Lakemba.Credit:Louise Kennerley

A customer waits for his order in Haldon Street.

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A customer waits for his order in Haldon Street.Credit:Wolter Peeters

Aiman and Salma Hampton enjoy a meal with their daughter Farah during Ramadan Nights.

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Aiman and Salma Hampton enjoy a meal with their daughter Farah during Ramadan Nights.Credit:Louise Kennerley

Muslims visit Haldon Street to break their daily fast.

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Muslims visit Haldon Street to break their daily fast.Credit:Wolter Peeters

Ramadan Nights on Haldon Street, Lakemba.

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Ramadan Nights on Haldon Street, Lakemba.Credit:Louise Kennerley

There's something for everyone on Haldon Street.

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There's something for everyone on Haldon Street. Credit:Wolter Peeters

Sahar and her three-year-old son Maaz (sitting) are visiting from Canberra.

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Sahar and her three-year-old son Maaz (sitting) are visiting from Canberra.Credit:Louise Kennerley

A vendor puts the finishing touches to his food on Haldon Street.

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A vendor puts the finishing touches to his food on Haldon Street.Credit:Wolter Peeters

A shopowner prepares a customer's order in Lakemba.

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A shopowner prepares a customer's order in Lakemba.Credit:Wolter Peeters

A busker plays for the crowds in Haldon Street.

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A busker plays for the crowds in Haldon Street.Credit:Wolter Peeters

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Zubeen with her four children and mother, Tasneem. Zubeen lives in New Zealand and her mum in Fiji. Both are visiting relatives in Sydney during Ramadan.

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Zubeen with her four children and mother, Tasneem. Zubeen lives in New Zealand and her mum in Fiji. Both are visiting relatives in Sydney during Ramadan. Credit:Louise Kennerley

A vendor peels onions at the back of his stall.

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A vendor peels onions at the back of his stall.Credit:Wolter Peeters

Woman chat at a drink stall in Haldon Street.

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Woman chat at a drink stall in Haldon Street.Credit:Wolter Peeters

A Muslim family breaks their daily fast.

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A Muslim family breaks their daily fast.Credit:Wolter Peeters

Crowds of people survey the food options.

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Crowds of people survey the food options.Credit:Wolter Peeters

One of the chicken stalls that spring up in the evening on Haldon Street.

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One of the chicken stalls that spring up in the evening on Haldon Street. Credit:Louise Kennerley