Multicultural festivals were popular last month at CQU Melbourne International Campus.

The Islamic festival Eid-Ul-Fitr was celebrated in October at the end of Ramadan – a month-long period in which Muslims fast between dawn and sunset each day.

The fast was broken with the sighting of the new moon, marking the start of Eid. 'Fitr' means 'to break' signifying the breaking of the fast and 'Eid' means 'festivity'.

Muslims in different countries have their own traditions associated with Eid-Ul-Fitr. In some countries Eid is a national holiday and people travel great distances to be reunited with their families.

Eid-Ul-Fitr is also a time for people to share their good fortune. Many people donate food or money so that poorer people can also join in the celebrations.

Children receive money or small gifts. Everyone dresses up in their best clothes, often buying a whole new outfit for the occasion.