Eid: Sydney's Muslim community leaders call for tolerance

Sydney community leaders stressed Islam condemns violence, addressing crowds marking the holy day of Eid Al-Adha -- as a report shows many Australians hold negative views towards Muslims.

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Published 26 October 2012 1:34pm

Updated 3 September 2013 6:03pm

By Suheil Damouny

Source: SBS

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As a report showed that a quarter of Australians hold negative views towards Muslims, Sydney community leaders stressed Islam condemns violence, addressing crowds marking the holy day of Eid Al-Adha.

SBS's Suheil Damouny reports from Punchbowl Park in Sydney's south-west where over 1,000 Muslims enjoyed a morning of reflection and festivities.

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