Islamic study group 'Kelompok Pengajian Indonesia - Macquarie' was founded by Indonesian Muslims studying at Sydney's Macquarie University.
Over time, those who attended the events held by this group were not only Muslims. The activities were also not only related to religion.
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Sydney's Islamic study group holds 'Bukber' to 'feel Indonesia in foreign land'
SBS Indonesian
19/03/202512:59
Being Indonesian is not only celebrated by Muslim fellows, but everyone who feels they are part of Indonesia, whether you're Muslim or not.Syamsul Arif Galib - Chair of 'Kelompok Pengajian Indonesia - Macquarie'
On March 15, the group held its annual 'Buka Bersama' event, dubbed as a space to "bring the feeling of being Indonesian closer", given the differences in observing Ramadan in Australia compared to back home.
Listen to SBS Indonesian's conversation with the group's leader, Syamsul Arif Galib and his wife, Muthiah, in full.
