
Mo Zaatar
•18 Dec 2023
•7 min read
The Blessings That Egypt-Born Migrants Bring Australia

The Egyptian people are a spiritual and reverent people, and for them “bless” carries a deep significance. In Arabic, “bless” is translated as “Mubarak,” and that’s a word you’ll hear Muslims use often during their festivals and celebrations. For example, it’s common to greet one another during Eid by saying “Eid Mubarak” – “Blessed Eid.”In just those two words, Egyptians convey to one another a desire to share joy, and wish prosperity for each other.
Moreover, the phrase “Mubarak” is also used in prayers wishing for someone’s well-being and protection. In those prayers, it signifies a wish for divine favour and blessings, and embodies a deep sense of shared joy, and community.
The Australian community is blessed to have almost 50,000 migrants who were born in Egypt living here, and who bring their rich and deep culture and traditions to contribute to the tapestry of Australian multiculturalism. Of that population, around half live in Sydney, and as a result some of the largest communities of Egyptian migrants have formed in Western Sydney, in areas like Riverwood, and also in the Malabar region of coastal Sydney.
The History Of Egyptians In Australia – From Camel Riders To Leaders In Politics, Media, And Finance
As far back as the first census, Egyptians have played a role in Australian society. They’ve always been small in number, but large in impact.
In that first census, in 1901, there were 108 Egypt-born