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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Mostafa Rachwani

‘Political games’ or welcome gesture? Scott Morrison’s presence at Eid prayers draws mixed reception

PM Scott Morisson addresses worshippers at Eid ul-Fitr prayers in Parramatta Park in Western Sydney, 2022
Scott Morrison addressing worshippers at Eid ul-Fitr prayers in Parramatta. Morrison is the first sitting prime minister to ever attend an Eid prayer. Photograph: Bahram Mia/The Guardian

Kahoder Sabra grins as he looks out at the media throng surrounding prime minister Scott Morrison at Eid prayers in Parramatta park on Monday morning.

Morrison is attending the Eid prayer, and Sabra thinks recognition of the Muslim community’s electoral influence has been long overdue.

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