Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, which was this year marred by terror attacks at home and abroad.
Prominent Australian Muslims say they have been under pressure following attacks, including those targeting Muslims, and those carried out by people who claim to represent them.
The Grand Mufti of Australia, Dr Ibrahim Abu Mohammed, sat down for a candid interview with SBS World News, in which he responded to claims he has personally failed to condemn terrorism.
"There is no terrorism act that we have not condemned,” he said.
“Some people in our community expect us to act as recording machines (on repeat). We have condemned terrorist attacks. What more can I say? We are not obliged to apologise for each terrorist attack, which we have not committed, and are not responsible for. We condemn terrorism as it is against the principles of our religion."
Lebanese Muslim Association President Samier Dandan addressed crowds who gathered for Eid prayers at Lakemba Mosque on Sunday, saying they should not have to apologise for the actions of others.
"I am not here to answer calls by racists and bigots to condemn something that is not ours to condemn. We do not own these actions nor these individuals, to have to speak out against them,” he said.
“Only an ignorant person would say it is easy being Muslim in this day and age. We are surrounded by those that attack us and those that demand we condemn those attacks.
Lebanese Muslim Association president Samier Dandan Source: SBS
“So on this day and in light of all of this, I ask you all to be unapologetic Muslims. There is no more need to apologise for who we are and what we believe in."
The full Eid address delivered by Grand Mufti of Australia, Dr Ibrahim Abu Mohammed:
