South African Muslims on the occasion of the beginning of the month of
Ramadaan
13 September 2007
On behalf of the Presidency please allow me to extend my best wishes to all
South African Muslims who today have begun fasting for the month of
Ramadaan.
Ramadaan, as we all know is the month of sacrifice. This is a month in which
all South African Muslims, and Muslims around the world seek to draw closer to
Allah by fasting, reciting the Quran, reflecting on its meaning and increasing
acts of kindness and sharing.
In South Africa we still face many challenges associated with poverty,
unemployment and underdevelopment. These are challenges we face together and
they are challenges we need to overcome together.
Increasing kindness and sharing and reflecting on the significance of unity
in our ethno-linguistic, racial and religious diversity and on the importance
of tolerance and respect, are all vitally important endeavours that can help in
the fight against poverty and assist in the building of social cohesion in our
country.
From everyone in the Presidency to all Muslims in South Africa and around
the world we say: Ramadaan Mubarak.
Issued by: The Presidency
13 September 2007
Source: SAPA
