Between December 11 and 14, Yazidis do not consume anything from dawn to dust but, ended the period of fasting with a feast on Friday night. 

Jilan Khato arrived in Wagga in 2017 and can’t describe how amazing it is to feel safe and be able to celebrate her community.

“We are so happy and we feast and we dance,” she said.

“I wish all Yazidis to have a blessed life for the future.”

Belinda Crain, CEO of the Multicultural Council, said today was about the community coming together.

“It’s really important for them to be able to come together,” she said.

“They have not been able to eat until after dark and obviously being in Australia that means the days are quite long.

“We are expecting 400 today and it will be a wonderful night.” 

Khaleel Khalaf said he loved to see everyone coming together and dancing. 

Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack attended the festivities with his wife, Catherine, and said Yazidis have come to Wagga to find a new home.

“They have come here to be together as one in a peaceful society and we have given them that chance,” he said. 

Mr McCormack said Wagga has embraced people from all walks of life and all countries. 

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