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Eid-Adha Carnival heralds the return of cultural festivals to WA

Western Australia is set to host its first major cultural festival since the onset of COVID-19, with this weekend’s LiveLighter Multicultural Eid-Adha Carnival to take place tomorrow (August 8) at Burswood Park.

Co-ordinated by the Australian Arab Association, the free public family friendly carnival will include international cuisines, music, entertainment, performances and children’s rides.

Western Australia’s strong management of COVID-19 has allowed outdoor public events with large gatherings to take place, ahead of the rest of the country, with attendees reminded to continue to practise physical distancing and maintain good hygiene.

The carnival is a celebration of Eid ul-Adha, one of the most important festivals on the Muslim calendar. It will provide an opportunity for everyone in the community to learn about and enjoy the spectacular and diverse cultures and traditions of Western Australian Muslims.

This year’s LiveLighter Multicultural Eid-Adha Carnival is supported by the State Government with $35,000 through Healthway and the Office of Multicultural Interests.

More information about the Eid-Adha Carnival and others happening around the State can be found at http://www.omi.wa.gov.au