2026 Huddle Community Iftar: Community & Connection

The Huddle held its fourth Community Iftar this year, bringing together more than 200 community members in North Melbourne to break their fast during the holy month of Ramadan. The event created a welcoming space for families, community leaders, partners, and young people to gather, reflect, and share the spiritually significant moment of Iftar together.

Led by MC Warsan Mohamed, the evening included speeches from The Huddle’s CEO Cameren McLeod, Sheena Watt MP, and Yaqub Hashi, a former Huddle participant and emerging community leader. Each speaker reflected on the importance of community, belonging, and coming together during the holy month of Ramadan.

For many attendees, the gathering held deep religious and cultural meaning. Ramadan is a time for reflection, prayer, and strengthening connections, and the Iftar provided an opportunity for the community to come together in unity. After a period of relocation, many participants shared that returning to celebrate together helped them feel at home again.

One attendee reflected on the importance of the evening, saying, “Ramadan is a good time to be around the people you love and the community you have grown up with.” The strong turnout highlighted the importance of community-led spaces that foster connection and belonging during Ramadan.