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Australian Muslims prayed for rain for their farmers

SHAFAQNA- To help drought-affected Australian farmers, tens of thousands of Muslims across Australia  prayed altogether for rain .

Sixteen mosques dedicated their celebrations during the holy celebration of Eid al-Adha — one of Islam’s holiest festival — which was observed on Tuesday, ABC news reported.

The biggest gathering was at Lakemba Mosque in Sydney which was attended by some 30,000 Muslims.

Many braced the cold winter morning to conduct a special ‘rain prayer’ for the worst affected areas.

“Let God will send down rainfall,” Sheikh Yahya Safi, an Imam of Lakemba mosque, said to his congregation. “It is our duty to help Australians, especially the farmers,” he said.

The prayers were conducted throughout the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.

NSW Farmers spokesperson Kathleen Curry told the ABC they really appreciated the support and thoughts from everyone in the community.

“I think it really touched the heart of our farmers during this period,” Ms Curry said.

Speaking to Australian Muslim community media outlet OnePath Network today, the grand Mufti of Australia — Ibrahim Abu Muhammad — said he encouraged the Australian Muslim community to work together in partnership with farmers.

“For they are our fellow human being and our brothers, they are our partners in this country. “What pains them pains us and what harms them harms us,” Mr Ibrahim said.

The ABC understands many mosque and Islamic centres across Australia have also used the holy festivities to raise funds for affected farmers and their families.

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