Australia's first Afghan-born, hijab-wearing federal politician observes Ramadan

Australia's first hijab-wearing senator Fatima Payman is observing Ramadan for the first time in the federal parliament. She says fasting has not been a deterrent to her job serving the state of Western Australia in the nation's capital.

Senator Payman performs her sunset prayer after breaking her fast. (SBS News)

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