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Albanese's Eid Mosque Visit Disrupted by Protesters

3/21/2026

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia visited Lakemba Mosque in Sydney for Eid al-Fitr.
Protesters disrupted the visit over his position on the Israel-Gaza conflict.
A security guard removed one heckler during the event.
This visit marked the first invitation to Albanese since the conflict escalated on October 7, 2023.
The Lakemba Mosque has faced threats recently, prompting police investigations.

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Story summary

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia visited Lakemba Mosque in Sydney for Eid al-Fitr.
Protesters disrupted the visit over his position on the Israel-Gaza conflict.
A security guard removed one heckler during the event.
This visit marked the first invitation to Albanese since the conflict escalated on October 7, 2023.
The Lakemba Mosque has faced threats recently, prompting police investigations.