Key Points
- Liyana Kusairi is the daughter of a Bruneian father and a Filipino mother from Daet, Camarines Norte.
- She arrived in Australia in 2023 as an international student after receiving a scholarship from her government.
- Hari Raya Aidilfitri is an important celebration for Muslims following the month of Ramadan. It is a time for prayer, gratitude, and family gatherings. In Singapore, Brunei, Malaysia, and Indonesia, it is commonly called ‘Hari Raya’ instead of Eid al-Fitr, as this is the term in the Malay language.
[In photo: Far-left] Filipino-Bruneian Muslim Liyana Kusairi misses her family during Hari Raya, but the support of Bruneian friends in Newcastle, NSW, has made her feel at home while pursuing her studies. Credit: Liyana Kusairi
I miss my family and the warmth of going from house to house during Eid. Here in Australia, with a small Bruneian community, we gather in one place and rely on takeaway food, but it never feels quite like home.Liyana Kusairi, Filipino-Bruneian Muslim in Newcastle
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