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Tuesday, September 30, 2008 - 10.02 GMT
President wishes Eid-Mubarak

 
President Mahinda wishes Eid-Mubarak to all Muslim brothers on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, which is celebrated the world over by devotees of Islam.

On this day the Muslim community meditates and pays obeisance to their Lord in congregation, displaying loyal spirit of brotherhood, equality and fraternity through prayers and through the zest of meeting and embracing the Muslim brethren, notes the President in his message.

The message:

“I am pleased to send this message of greetings on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, which is celebrated the world over by devotees of Islam.

“This festival marks the completion of an act of duty and devotion. The practice of fasting sublimates the inner self of man and inculcates discernment of the pangs and hardships which the poor and needy face. It is the loftiest achievement of moral exercise which is celebrated with much zeal on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr.

“Fasting results in moral and spiritual self-discipline and austerity which enables man to face life with courage. The Muslim community meditates and pays obeisance to their Lord in congregation, displaying loyal spirit of brotherhood, equality and fraternity through prayers and through the zest of meeting and embracing the Muslim brethren.

“On this happy occasion I wish all our Muslim Brothers Eid-Mubarak.”
 

 



 
 
   
   
   
   

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