What was meant to be a joyous celebration marking the end of Ramadan descended into chaos.

Three people are in hospital, one with stab wounds, after a family gathering celebrating Eid erupted into a massive brawl at Merrylands in Sydney’s west.

What was meant to be a celebration marking the end of Ramadan turned violent when a dispute over food triggered a near-fatal fight involving up to 25 people.

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Witnesses say the brawl erupted when uninvited guests from around the corner converged on the home, with some arriving armed with weapons.

“I think I saw around 20 men throwing punches at each other,” one witness said.

“I did see some, like, metal rods maybe, maybe a hammer.”

Three people were taken to hospital following the violent altercation. One man suffered multiple stab wounds to the back, while two others were severely injured. Two victims were transported to Westmead Hospital, with a third taken to Blacktown Hospital.

The homeowner, who was unable to speak English fluently, could not provide a statement on camera.

Police shut down the street and called in a forensics team to examine the scene. Officers are treating the situation as domestic violence.

The group had been celebrating Eid, the end of Ramadan, traditionally a time of charity and community where families visit each other and share meals.

The home remains a crime scene, with forensic officers retrieving what appeared to be a broom handle and a torch, taking them away in evidence bags.

Police say all those involved in the brawl are known to each other, and some are assisting with investigations. The incident is expected to result in court proceedings.