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

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

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

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.


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