President recalls valuable contributions made by Muslim community in Eid ul-Fitr message
July 29, 2014 08:47 am
I
am pleased to send this message of greetings to the devotees of Islam as they
celebrate the festival Eid ul-Fitr today, President Mahinda Rajapaksa stated in
a message to mark the Ramazan festival.
The
message: “The Muslim community of Sri Lanka join their brothers in faith the
world over today, to mark the completion of the important period of fasting and
religious fervour, in keeping with the traditions of Islam.
“This
is now the time of rejoicing at the end of a holy month of strict religious
observances such as fasting, deep attention to spiritual values and the regular
practice of prayer and sacrifice, in keeping with the teachings of the Holy
Quran and Holy Prophet Muhammed.
“The
Muslims of Sri Lanka have carried out these observances in the past month, as
they had through the centuries, living in harmony with other ethnic and
religious communities of our country.
The
peace that prevails in the country today has contributed to facilitating their
religious practices, and should be strengthened to help in the progress of
society and in the country’s development.
“On
this occasion, we recall the valued contributions made by the Muslim community
for the progress of Sri Lanka in a culture of unity and understanding and look
forward to the continuance of such good relations for the future progress of
Sri Lanka. “ I wish all followers of Islam in Sri Lanka a happy Eid ul-Fitr.
Eid Mubarak.”