Ramadan is being marked in Hurstville with an installation of artwork by students of Arkana College Primary School.
The students’ artwork highlights the meaning and importance of the holy month of Ramadan.
They have created 30 pieces of artwork to coincide with the 30 days of Ramadan, a time of prayer, fasting and charity.
The artworks are contained in the Ramadan Countdown Calendar, a large installation on display at Centre Court, Westfield Hurstville from May 26 to June 25.
Each numbered box on the calendar opens to reveal a fact that coincides with the day of Ramadan including that it is a time to bring people together, to fast from sunrise to sunset, and to give charity.
The students have also created lanterns and other artworks which are on display.
The installation includes community charity pop-up charts to highlight the importance of charity during Ramadan.
Ramadan ends with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which literally means the “Festival of Breaking the Fast.”
Eid al-Fitr is one of the two most important Islamic celebrations. The other occurs after the Hajj, or pilgrimage to Mecca.
Activities for the Eid celebrations will include music performances, a children’s choir and a henna artist.
