PERTH – Six days had passed since the last echoes of the Eid Takbir filled the air, yet the courtyard of Al-Latief Mosque in Langford was once again bustling with smiles and embraces. Under the bright autumn sky on Sunday (April 6, 2025), the mouthwatering aromas of satay, meatballs, kebuli rice, rice cakes, and barbecue lingered in the air, welcoming hundreds of worshippers from all around the world who gathered not just to enjoy the food, but to nurture the spirit of togetherness.
The event, titled Cross-Nations Halal Bi Halal, became a beautiful meeting of cultures, generations, and languages. “Eid Mubarak!” echoed warmly in Malay, Arabic, Urdu, and Australian-accented English. The laughter of children playing together, blissfully unaware of their differences, created a harmonious melody of unity in diversity.
Ustadz Yani, the head of the Al-Latief Mosque committee, explained that although the number of attendees this year—around 400 people—was lower than last year’s turnout of approximately 700, the true essence of Halal Bi Halal lies not in numbers, but in the quality of the connections built.
“We kept the same session structure as last year: starting with the imams, scholars, and religious leaders, then moving on to regular congregants, and finally opening the floor for the wider community. This way, the atmosphere stays organized and comfortable for everyone,” he shared.
Even though the Eid holiday had officially passed, Al-Latief Mosque once again proved that Eid is not just about a grand day of celebration, but about the spirit of togetherness that can—and should—be nurtured daily, greeting by greeting. In a place far from home, a brotherly embrace becomes a true home in itself.
Interestingly, the event also received a warm reception from non-Muslim neighbors around the mosque. “Alhamdulillah, parking was well-managed. Many attendees chose to walk or bike to the mosque. This initiative started during Ramadan and has had a very positive impact,” Ustadz Yani added.
However, he admitted, that the greatest challenge didn’t come from outside, but from within—keeping up the energy, spirit, and unity of the volunteers and committee members to continue serving wholeheartedly.
Behind every bit of exhaustion was a deep, irreplaceable sense of fulfillment. Because, especially in a land far from home, brotherhood is not merely an option—it’s necessary.
“Our main goal is simple,” Ustadz Yani concluded. “To make this mosque a home for everyone. A place that welcomes anyone with love, a place that makes children long to return, and a place that keeps the spirit of brotherhood alive, no matter where we come from.”
Written by: Kevin Akbar Pramadiva