New South Wales Premier Mike Baird was among the dignitaries invited to attend the festival.

He said he wanted the Muslim community to know they would always have an ally.

“A friend here in New South Wales, a friend leading the Government. We will always listen to them and always respond to them,” he said.

As part of the festival, children are traditionally given presents, and money is given to the poor.

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