Eid
al-Fitr 2014: Video Message from Nick Clegg
28 July 2014
As Ramadan ends, I want to wish
Muslims across the UK and around the world a joyful Eid al Fitr.
I know that, on both a spiritual
and physical level, Ramadan will have meant an intense period of worship and
devotion as you strive to draw nearer to God. As Allah says in the Quran – “Oh
you who believe, Fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those
before you, so that you may learn God’s consciousness”.
This includes focusing and
reflecting on Islamic values such as loving your neighbour and taking care of
the poor. And Muslims up and down the country contribute a huge amount to their
local communities as imaams, local councillors, school governors, charity
trustees and in countless other roles: doing good wherever and in whatever ways
you can.
For many of you, that involves
choosing to share this blessed month with people of other faiths and none,
throwing open your doors to family, friends, colleagues and neighbours and
welcoming them at iftar.
This generosity of spirit helps
to make Britain a more open society, and on this Eid al Fitr, I want to thank
you for the very real difference you’re making.
I hope you enjoy your Eid
celebrations.
Eid Mubarak. |
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