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

Fatima Payman prays.

Senator Payman performs her sunset prayer after breaking her fast. Source: SBS

Australia's first hijab-wearing senator is observing Ramadan for the first time in federal parliament.


Fatima Payman says fasting is not been a deterrent to her job serving the state of Western Australia in the nation's capital.
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