As Muslims across the world prepare to end a month of fasting with the feast of Eid al-Fitr, one Brisbane community wraps up with a unique tradition for Ramadan.
The Somali Community Association of Queensland started the competition in 2013.
"Young people from Somalia, they are passionate about soccer and we as a community, we know that they love soccer -- and then we use football as a tool to engage with them," Mr Selat said. The Somali Community Association of Queensland's Roble Ibrahim, Faysel Ahmed Selat and Abdimalik Aden. "It is a month of kindness, generosity, respect and reflection — it's important that we look after people living around us, like, regardless of religion," Mr Selat said.Playing in the tournament brings Brisbane United striker Zaki Ahmed the strength to sail through the month of fasting.Mr Ahmed said it was easy to be distracted and idle at home "but here everyone calls you up on what you're doing wrong, what you're doing right".
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