Eid-ul-Fitr messages

Muslims contributed much to Motherland - President

President Mahinda Rajapaksa in an Eid-ul-Fitr message states Sri Lanka’s Muslim community has contributed much to the progress of the Motherland, Sri Lankan Muslims have lived in harmony with people of other religions and ethnicities.

The President’s message:

I am pleased to send this message of greetings on the occasion Eid-ul-Fitr celebrated by the devotees of Islam today. This occasion marks the completion of the period of fasting and religious practice which is the most significant tradition of the holiest month in the Islamic calendar. The Muslim community of Sri Lanka joints its brothers in faith the world over in this time of rejoicing at the conclusion of the strict religious observances, in keeping with the teaching of the Holy Quran and the Holy Prophet Muhammad.

Sri Lanka’s Muslim community has contributed much to the progress of their Motherland during their long history of presence in Sri Lanka. Over the years they have lived with those of other religions and ethnicities in harmony, and continue to do so. I am confident that Sri Lanka will receive their valued contribution in its development in the years to come, with the nation’s resurgence from terrorism.

The festival is a happy occasion for Muslims in the entire nation as they are able to celebrate it unhindered in the conditions of restored peace in the country.

Muslims displaced due to terrorist atrocities are now being resettled in their places of origin enabling them to carry-out their traditions and religious activities with renewed commitment.

On this very special occasion we look forward to the lasting partnership of the Muslims of Sri Lanka to forge a new Sri Lankan nation of unity, tolerance and harmony.

I wish all followers of Islam of Sri Lanka a happy Eid – Ul – Fitr.

Eid – Mubarak!”

Ramadan a time for intense devotion, reflection - PM

Prime Minister D M Jayaratne in an Eid-ul-Fitr message states: Ramadan is time of intense devotion and reflection. It is a time when Muslims reflect upon the wisdom and guidance that comes with faith and responsibility that human beings have.

The Prime Minister’s message:

On behalf of the Sri Lankan people I want to extend best wishes to Muslims in Sri Lanka and around the world. Ramadan is to be a festive time – a time when families gather and meals are shared. It is a time of intense devotion and reflection – a time when Muslims fast during the day and perform tarawih prayers at night, reciting and listening to the entire Koran over the course of the month. Ramadan is the month in which Muslims believe the Koran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad.

It is therefore a time when Muslims reflect upon the wisdom and guidance that comes with faith and the responsibility that human beings have to one another, and to God.

”These rituals remind us of the principles that we hold in common, and Islam’s role in advancing justice, progress, tolerance, and the dignity of all human beings.

”Muslims living in Sri Lanka are privileged to celebrate the Ramadan festival in a peaceful environment while many Muslim states including other nations are still plagued with the shadow of terrorism. Therefore all the Islamic devotees living in Sri Lanka should be determined to attain the spiritual enhancement which the religion of Islam deems to teach.

It is the responsibility of all us to protect the motherland that was liberated for us by the government. Therefore it is my strong belief that we all should unite with the aim of reinstalling the prosperity of Muslim citizens who were severely affected during the time of civil war.

I wish you all a very prosperous Ramadan!”

Let us strive for country’s

prosperity- A H M FowzieMuslims throughout the world celebrate Eid ul Fitr, the Festival of Charity. The day marks the completion of a month of fasting by Muslims. Fasting has revived our body and soul and kindled our feelings of kindness for the less-privileged, Disaster Management Minister A H M Fowzie said in a Ramazan day message.

The message: “Ramazan has been a month for forgiveness, patience, generosity and humanitarian deeds.

In Ramazan, Allah grants forgiveness to those who repent for their sins and seek his forgiveness.

It is a month to seek protection, guidance, strength and support of Allah towards peaceful life and the successful attainments of our goals.

Allah grants our pleas if we ask for it with true piety and purity of heart.

Having completed a month of fasting, Muslims have earned the satisfaction of Allah and this should give them strength to accomplish their obligations to the community and to the country.

The task ahead of us is to co-operate with the efforts of the Government to create a prosperous Sri Lanka to ensure people of all communities are facilitated to get their needs and aspirations fulfilled.”

Eid ul Fitr cultivates peace and harmony – A H M Azwer

AHM Azwer, MP issuing a Ramazan day message said Eid ul Fitr or the festival of purification, extends to cultivate a network of peace and harmony amongst the people of the country.

The message: “The people have entered a dawn of a new era of peace in which political freedom, especially where specific powers vested in the President are now vested with the Cabinet and with Parliament. The achievement of real freedom and peace, thanks to President Mahinda Rajapaksa – dawned in may last year and the road to economic development and progress in every field is open and underway to every citizen, immaterial of caste or creed. The 27th night of the fast September 9 signified its apex, the holy night called Lailathul Qadr the Night of Decree, in which worshiping Allah is better than that offered in a thousand months, as revealed in Surah-97: Al-Qadr.”

Pray for peace among communities- A L M Athaullah

Ramazan is a month that Muslims receive boundless blessings of the Almighty Allah and the month that forgiveness of their sins is accepted by Him, said Local Government and Provincial Councils Minister A L M Athaullah in a Ramazan message.

the message: “The brethren of Islam during this month observe the fast and seek the forgiveness of Allah for the sins they have committed. This day, the people are celebrating the Eid-Ul Fitr and bestowing their gratefulness to Him.

It is due to the acceptance of our prayers by Allah that the mother nation is able to witness the end of 30 years of distress and we are able to observe the fast in a peaceful atmosphere and celebrate the day happily”.

Eid ul Fitr a day of thanksgiving - Sri Lanka Islamic Society

‘Eid ul Fitr’ Festival celebrates the end of Ramazan a period of fasting. It is a happy occasion when Muslims mark the accomplishment of fasting and thank Almighty Allah for giving them the self control to succeed.

Eid ul Fitr is the day of thanksgiving to Allah, for giving his servants the opportunity to fast and the worship in the month of Ramazan, said the Sri Lanka Islamic Society issuing a message.

The message: “The festival begins at the first sighting of the new moon Muslims after attending special morning prayer will visit friends and family.

During the visits the people wear best clothes and special foods will be served to the guests. Exchanging Greetings of “Thakabal Allahu Minna Wa Minka”.

While celebrating and rejoicing the festival today, we thank President Mahinda Rajapaksa and the UPFA Government for restoring peace and harmony and celebrating the festival in a peaceful atmosphere.

The Ramazan festival after a month of fasting, generates immense satisfaction among the children and adults purely due to completion of fasting on the command of Almighty Allah.”

Islam, religion of peace - Sri Lanka Islamic Centre

The Holy month of Ramazan taught us many lessons. Muslims observed 30 day fast which moulded them as true and pious Muslims. Islam is a religion of peace. Muslims had proved this since olden days in Mother Lanka, said Sri Lanka Islamic Centre Chairman M H Mohamed in a Ramazan day message.

The message: “While celebrating this festival we should not forget our displaced Muslim brethren. Their living condition should be upgraded and basic amenities should be enhanced. The country is now marching towards economic growth. After concluding the three decade war Muslims should live as one family while promoting harmony among ethnic groups.”

Ramazan accomplishes obeying God’s order - M S Subair

Eastern Provincial Health Minister M S Subair issuing a Ramazan message thanked all Muslims celebrating Eid festival after observing the Ramazan fasting for one month obeying god’s order.

The message: “You must determine in your life to keep continuously the practice you have learned trough the fasting during Ramazan. We are celebrating the Eid Festival after the war in the country and dawn of a peaceful era.

Now we can celebrate the festival peacefully in our areas. While we are celebrating this festival, we must come forward to help our brothers who are underprivileged.”