President Jacob Zuma wishes Muslim community well on Ramadan

President Jacob Zuma wishes the South African Muslim community well during the fast in the month of Ramadan.

This period of fasting is regarded as a time of deep introspection, a strengthening of the bonds of the family and community, increased generosity, all of which is brought on by heightened spirituality in order to transform the individual into a better human being.

In a time of economic difficulty, when we are challenged to alleviate the plight of the poor, our nation is indeed privileged to have within it a community who through the act of fasting dedicates itself to the poor, the hungry and the homeless. This is a lesson and an example for South Africans of all faiths.

Issued by: The Presidency
21 August 2009
Source: The Presidency (http://www.thepresidency.gov.za)

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