Eid Festival at Footscray

Immerse yourself in the vibrant Eid festivities of the many Muslim cultures that enrich multicultural Maribyrnong.

Experience food samplings, Ethiopian coffee, Henna, interactive arts, communal prayers and Qawwali music performed by the legendary Ustaad Fareed Ayaz and Abu Muhammad group!

Get ready to be transported to a world of soulful melodies and powerful rhythms with this in-person event promising to be an unforgettable experience for all music lovers. 

There will also be a special appearance by the famous Knafeh Bakery who will be handing out free knafeh for early arrivals!

Event program

3:00pm – 4.30pm – Drumming (Interactive drumming for families and aspiring artists)
3:00pm – 5:00pm – Face Painting
3:00pm – 5:00pm – East African Showcase
3:00pm – 5:00pm – Henna Tattoos
3:00pm – 5:00pm – Food Journey (Food sampling and storytelling by local vendors from Africa, Turkey, Middle East, Palestine)
3:00pm – 6:00pm – Shifa Healing Space (Archery, yoga, meditation, mindfulness)
3:00pm – 6:00pm – Art Therapy
5:10pm – 5:30pm – Azaan and Salaah (Call to Maghreb prayer and prayer)
5.45pm – 6:00pm – Hesh the Rapper (Islamic Rap)
6:00pm – 6:05pm – Qawwal Intro (Mayor introducing the Qawwal act for the first time in Maribyrnong)
6:00pm – 7:45pm – Qawwali (Semaa)
6:00pm – 8:00pm – Harrisa soup and chai
7:45pm – 8:00pm – Isha Azaan and Salaah (Call to Isha prayer and prayer)

For further information visit www.salamfest.com

This festival is proudly supported by Maribyrnong City Council’s Signature Festivals and Activations Grants Program.

When

Location

138 Nicholson Street, Footscray, 3011, View Map