Georgetown: Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of a month of fasting and great sacrifice. It is an occasion for rejoicing and an opportunity for Muslims to gather in joy, as well as in remembrance of those less fortunate. It is a Day of Graduation for all those who have faithfully observed the commands of God Almighty and an opportunity for all to rededicate themselves not only to achieving spiritual growth, but also to the cause of peace between all people of the earth.
The End of Ramadan will be Thursday, 08 August 2013. Eid al-Fitr is also called feast of Breaking the Fast. The festival marks the end of the 30-day fast.
According to President General of Anna Catherina Islamic Complex (ACIC) Hakeem Khan as the appearance of the new moon brings to a close, the holy month of Ramadan, “we extend to all our Muslims a blessed celebration of the Eid Al-Fitr and peace, health, and prosperity in the year ahead. May peace be with you and your families.”
He explained that Muslims need to create an inner environment of peace and faith, of tranquility, non-violence, and security.
“Then we can hope to find solidarity and to create cooperation by supporting one another, standing by one another in what is good and right and needed for success, growth, and sustainability. We are to let everyone know the true basis of Islam, its real values, its true principles, its way of life based on pluralism, democratic principles, faith, and mutual respect.”
Adding that Muslims today represent an increasingly important element in the tapestry of human society, Khan said because of the growth of Islam, people of all faiths are coming to appreciate the significance of these great Islamic Festivals and Observances.
Muslims the world over, he noted are also united in their commitment to being an integral part of the human family and building a society, rich in diversity and grounded in mutual respect.
“It is our sincere hope and prayer that we are able to affirm the unity possible among Muslims, and between Muslims and other religions. We face the challenges of living in a globalized world where there is greater alienation and distance between classes of individuals based on economics and education. We must work hand in hand with people who have faith in the essential goodness of humankind.”
According to Chairman of the orphanage board Badruddin Hassan, Eid ul Fitr, the greatest festival of Muslims, is being observed by over one and a half billion people worldwide.
He emphasized that fasting is a trial of physical endurance and also a way of developing empathy for the poor and destitute. It is a bridge by which Muslims can reach out to the needy in all communities. “Muslims today represent an increasingly important element in the tapestry of human society. Civilization was made stronger by the core values of Islam, we must not allow anyone, within or without of us, to destroy that.”
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