MESSAGE OF HIS EXCELLENCY PRESIDENT BHARRAT JAGDEO ON THE OCCASION OF EID-UL-ADHA

On behalf of the Government of Guyana, I would like to wish Muslims and all Guyanese a happy Eid-ul-Adha (Qurbaani).

This occasion is observed by Muslims and marked by acts of kindness and charity to the less fortunate in society, as a commemoration of the Prophet Abraham and his son Ishmael’s willingness to obey God's commandment without doubt or hesitation in complete obedience.

Eid-ul-Adha is a great reminder to all humanity of the importance of principles such as faith, repentance, honesty, simplicity, equality and concern for the dispossessed and the poor.

This year, the message of Eid-ul-Adha is of particular importance to our country, a year in which all Guyanese have been challenged in the national effort to work together as our country faces challenges including floods in several communities caused by intense rainfall. The significance of Qurbaani at this time serves as a reminder to all Guyanese that we must still be willing to make sacrifice in the interests of all humanity. We must embrace our common humanity that should motivate us to work together as one people for the good of our country.

Hence let love, sacrifice and compassion influence our everyday actions, especially most of all during this sacred festival of Qurbaani. May we all be inspired once again by the significance of this occasion.

Eid Mubarak!

January 10, 2006

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