This year's Ramadan won't be much of a challenge for 46-year-old Mohamed Hussein.
Compared with the long, hot summer days of Mohamed's homeland, Egypt, fasting in the Melbourne winter is a breeze.
But for Mohamed's wife Rachael and her 14-year-old daughter Morgan, Ramadan will be a challenge unlike anything they've experienced before.
They both converted to Islam just two weeks ago, and will be joining Mohamed's fasting for the first time. For Morgan, fasting at her high school means resisting a panoply of temptations.
Rachael and Morgan are among hundreds of newly converted Muslims taking part in the 'I'll fast with you' campaign, organized by Islamic community organization Benevolence Australia.
The organization is running a series of events to help those new to Islam experience the community aspects of Ramadan, and get comfortable with the religion's traditions.
The program is the first of its kind in Australia.
"There are a lot of people going through Ramadan for the first time, and it can be a very lonely and isolating experience," Saara Sabbagh, founder and director of Benevolence Australia, told SBS News.
'I'll fast with you': Converted Muslims celebrate Ramadan for first time
