Albanese, Burke heckled at Eid prayer

0:00I'm Cory with the story, bringing you the latest from Sydney News today. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke faced heckling at an Eid prayer event in a Western Sydney mosque this morning. The two politicians were there to mark the end of Ramadan in the Laquemba area, which includes their electorates. A small group of attendees stood up during a speech and shouted for them to leave. Most people at the event stayed seated and seemed to welcome the leaders. The speaker called for calm and continued his address. Albanese and Burke sat quietly through the disruption without responding. The anger stems from frustration with the government's stance on international issues. Some in the crowd accused the politicians of not representing the community anymore. Still, the pair remained until the speech wrapped up, then left the mosque guided by staff. This isn't the first time such scenes have played out at Eid gatherings. Last year, similar protest targeted politicians, including Burke himself, who skipped one event after protest planned surfaced.

1:01Another lawmaker had to be escorted out amid scuffles and Melbourne. Views in the Muslim community remained divided on inviting politicians to mosques. Some see it as a positive tradition, while others feel it's no longer appropriate amid current tensions. Officials have not yet commented publicly. This episode is brought to you in partnership with our sponsor. Do not just fall asleep, drift into what you are listening to. S-O-L-L-I-SoliPelo.com