The Islamic month began last week for Australia's Muslims, marking a time where they fast from dawn until dusk without any food or water.
While densely populated Muslim suburbs across Australia might be quiet during the day, the suburb of Lakemba has become a popular food hotspot that is boosting the local economy.
The food festival has been running for the past 10 years without much safety regulation.
But this year Canterbury City Council has stepped in to regulate the barbeques and food stalls by requiring people to apply for a permit to meet health and safety regulations.
"We've licensed 23 stalls this year," Canterbury Mayor Brian Robson said.
"We've met with the businesses in Haldon Street, and with their help we've actually regulated the use of the barbeques.
"We should be able to control it in a very safe environment."
The increasing numbers flocking to Lakemba over the years has led to many concerns about safety.
"Last year, it was growing to such an extent that the stalls were actually going onto the road," Cr Robson said.
The mayor says he expects thousands more to attend this year.
"Lakemba is the heart of Muslim Sydney; it's really a multicultural ceremony," he said.
"We encourage people to come along and to enjoy the facilities we'll be providing."
Source: ABC News