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Adelaide's Indonesian Muslim community shares Ramadan experiences amidst challenges

Kajian Islam Adelaide

Kajian Islam Adelaide (KIA) gathers weekly for iftar during the month of Ramadan. Credit: Supplied/Citra Orwela

Let's get to know Kajian Islam Adelaide or the Adelaide Islamic Studies, a Muslim community run by Indonesians in Adelaide that many aktivities especially during Ramadan.


I think it's a challenge but also a new insight into how being Muslim in Australia and in Indonesia is different.
Citra Orwela, Chair of Kajian Islam Adelaide (KIA)
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Chair of Kajian Islam Adelaide (KIA) Citra Orwela. Credit: Supplied/Citra Orwela

SBS Indonesian spoke with Citra Orwela, a doctoral student at Flinders University and the chair of the Adelaide Islamic Studies or Kajian Islam Adelaide (KIA) group for the past two years.

Ms Orwela explained her group's activities — especially during the fasting month of Ramadan — and how the Indonesian and local communities around Adelaide are involved.

The mother of three also discussed the challenges faced by Muslims in Australia during Ramadan and how Islam views them.

Listen to the full interview.

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