Why Muslim women cover their hair with a hijab and the importance of modesty in Islam

Hand-drawn illustrations. Seven women of various ethnicities wearing modest clothing, all with headscarves of different lengths
Muslim women around the world wear different modest garments, each with distinct names and styles.(ABC News: Sharon Gordon)

Muslim women who wear a head covering often feel they represent their entire faith based on first impressions. This is regularly described as both a blessing and a burden.
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SBS Teacher Resource: Observing Ramadan

SBS Teacher Resource: Observing Ramadan

This resource is based on a published SBS article around observing Ramadan. Classrooms can learn about the many cultural observations around this event and how it is celebrated in Australia and throughout the world. We hear from some of our SBS Language editors and producers as they reflect on their own countries’ customs, many of which are continued here in Australia.

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Islamic Teaching on Contemporary Issues for Young Muslims

Islamic Teaching on Contemporary Issues for Young MuslimsIslamic Teachings on Contemporary Issues for Young Muslims is produced by the National Centre of Excellence for Islamic Studies, University of Melbourne, and is designed to equip students with the knowledge and critical thinking skills to question many of the divisive and isolationist narratives that have emerged in recent times concerning Islam and the relationship of Muslims with those of other faiths, with a special emphasis on topics relevant to young Muslims living in Australia today.
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Islamic Special Religious Education NSW

Islamic Special Religious Education NSWThe Islamic Council of NSW (ICNSW) delivers scripture classes to NSW Primary Schools. The Australian National Imams Council (ANIC) provides delivery of Islamic scripture classes to Muslim students in NSW public high schools.
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Ramadan Guide for Schools and Students

Ramadan Guide for Schools and StudentsRamadan 2021 (Australia) is expected to begin on Tuesday, April 12, 2021 (according to ANIC) and will end on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Eid al Fitr 2021 is expected to be celebrated on Thursday, May 13, 2021. This is the tentative date as the actual date of commencement of Ramadan 2021 is subject to the sighting of the Moon.
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(Subtitles) Religious Tolerance Animation Films


The Centre for Study of Islam and Social Transformation (CISForm) Yogyakarta launched religious animation films to be hosted on Youtube. The launch took place on Saturday, 3/2/18. The event was attended by various representatives such as senior high school students, teachers, youth mosque, religious boarding school, students, and government institutions, mass organizations, and academics, which was opened by Dr. Ir. Muhammad Wildan as Director of CISForm.

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