MEFF 2023 Press Release – Experience a Day of Diversity and Celebration at the Multicultural Eid Festival & Fair with Free Entry and Free Parking
Sydney, Australia – The Multicultural Eid Festival & Fair (MEFF) returns on Sunday 30 April with FREE Entry and FREE Parking at Fairfield Showground, Smithfield Rd, Prairiewood. MEFF is the first, largest and longest-running Eid festival in Australia, being one of the most anticipated events on Sydney’s multicultural calendar. Welcoming tens of thousands of people from over 35 communities, it is a family fun day for all.
The Multicultural Eid Festival and Fair was started in 1985 by late Dr Qazi Ashfaq Ahmad OAM, a Muslim community leader when he noticed that Eid was only celebrated in people’s private homes. Back in his home country of India, Eid was celebrated in large gatherings and festivals, and he wanted to have the same feelings of celebration with his friends and families.
Starting small in the playground of a primary school, The Multicultural Eid Festival & Fair was the first event in Australia where Muslims could gather and celebrate Eid in a fun festival atmosphere.
Since then, it has grown due to the popularity and support from the Multicultural community. The Multicultural Eid Festival & Fair gets bigger and better every year, continually growing.
The Multicultural Eid Festival & Fair is a showcase of multicultural Australia, an icon of Muslim unity in diversity providing a platform for celebration, tolerance and peace on a grand scale. Muslims from all backgrounds, ethnic communities, mosques and societies gather at MEFF to display their colourful costumes, sumptuous food, songs, folk dances and other displays within the bounds of the Islamic way of life.
“Indulge your senses with our Exhibition Stalls offering a vast array of cultural clothing, jewellery, perfumes, captivating books, toys, and show bags. Our Food Stalls are a true gastronomic delight, boasting an impressive selection of mouth-watering cuisines from around the world, including Turkish, Indian, Lebanese, Japanese, Pakistani, Spanish, and more. Savour the delicious aroma of gozleme, kebabs, butter chicken, tandoori chicken, waffles, coconut drinks, and freshly squeezed lemonade and sugar cane juice. And don’t miss out on our special festival treats, including juicy burgers, crispy potato-on-a-stick, hot dogs, pluto pups, refreshing snow cones, slushies, and sweet fairy floss!” said a spokesperson for the MEFF.
The Cultural Program at the Multicultural Eid Festival & Fair showcases an incredible diversity of talent, with performers of all backgrounds taking the stage to share traditional folk dances, cultural songs, mesmerizing plays and dramas, awe-inspiring acrobatics, and a plethora of other captivating performances.
In addition, there are thrilling rides for the young and not-so-young. Rides coupons are available to purchase on the day from ticket booths but there is also a special online
only deal: 50 Ride Coupons for $50 (can be used up throughout the day) – a saving of 50% on the normal cost of a single coupon on the day! Available now at www.meff.com.au/rides
A special deal is available on the day from 10am – 12:30pm where each ride will only require TWO coupons.
The Multicultural Eid Festival & Fair is sponsored by Powerhouse Parramatta, SBS, Human Appeal Australia & Remitly, and funding for this project has been provided by the NSW Government. The festival is run by the Australian MEFF Consortium, a non-profit community-based organization.
“Come celebrate Australian Multiculturalism at its best at the Multicultural Eid Festival & Fair! Whatever your taste in shopping, food and entertainment, the Multicultural Eid Festival & Fair is for you, your family and friends!” the spokesperson added.
For more information, please contact MEFF at 02 9823 2063 or email info@meff.com.au. You can also visit their website at www.meff.com.au.
