Disgraced former Auburn deputy mayor Salim Mehajer has turned his controversial home into a ‘Christmas extravaganza’ for the festive season.
The 31-year-old unveiled the Lidcombe property’s dazzling array of lights on Saturday, with the elaborate design taking months of preparation.
It comes amid concerns Mehajer could face bankruptcy after he was ordered to pay a seven-figure sum for a grand marble staircase at the house.
Former Auburn deputy mayor Salim Mehajer has turned his controversial home into a ‘Christmas extravaganza’ for the festive season
The 31-year-old unveiled the Lidcombe property’s dazzling array of lights on Saturday, with the elaborate design taking months of preparation
Hundreds of eager Christmas light enthusiasts have stopped by the property since the lights were turned on
Despite the bankruptcy threat he faces as an individual, Mehajer doesn’t appear to have let it dampen his Christmas spirit.
Taking to Instagram last week he announced his plans for the bright decorations with the support of his not for profit organisation, adding that he hopes to raise money for charity.
‘The home that suffered the most controversy, from the Big Fat Wedding, to the the false and misleading claims to the evil eye,’ he wrote.
‘It’s time to turn this home into a “Christmas Extravaganza”… come down and visit the light show.’
Mehajer added that 100 per of the proceeds received would go to charity, with the former property developer matching every donation.
‘Supported by my very own non for profit organisation which has been running for eight years now, it’s time to give back more to the community and charity,’ he wrote.
Mehajer took to Instagram to announce plans for the bright decorations last week, adding that he hopes to raise money for charity
‘The home that suffered the most controversy, from the Big Fat Wedding, to the the false and misleading claims to the evil eye,’ he wrote
Among the many decorations is a Santa Mail box, with lights draping over the sprawling $3million mansion
‘My religion is very simple, my religion is kindness. I look forwards to seeing the smiles on all the little one’s faces.’
The display drew dozens of people to the Lidicombe property, with many stopping by to admire the draped lights, stars and wreaths.
Mehajer also posed outside the $3million home Saturday, following the unveiling.
Mehajer added that 100 per of the proceeds received would go to charity, with the former property developer matching every donation
My religion is very simple, my religion is kindness. I look forwards to seeing the smiles on all the little one’s faces,’ he wrote
Cars lined up outside the property on Sunday night, as eager people stopped to snap photos with the backdrop
It comes as the controversial socialite faces charges of breaching an AVO taken out by his ex wife, committing electoral fraud, as well as civil cases surrounding property developments.
He was also ordered to recompense builders legal fees and a $596,178 unpaid invoice for a floating marble staircase at the Lidcombe mansion.
Builders Prime Marble & Granite reportedly took the issue to the NSW District Court in October, before serving a bankruptcy notice on Mehajer the following month, according to The Daily Telegraph.
It comes as the controversial socialite faces charges of breaching an AVO taken out by his ex wife (pictured), committing electoral fraud, as well as civil cases surrounding property developments
He was also ordered to recompense builders legal fees and a $596,178 unpaid invoice for a floating marble staircase (pictured) at the Lidcombe mansion