Hakeem in Eid message prays for deliverance from perils of pandemic

On the eve of celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr, at the end of the holy month of Ramadan, of fasting and other devotional practices, we pray to the Almighty for deliverance from the perils of the COVID-19 global pandemic and for the peace and wellbeing of humanity, says Leader, Sri Lanka Muslim Congress Rauff Hakeem, in his Eid greetings message.

In his message, Mr Hakeem further noted that Eid-ul-Fitr this year is observed amidst trying times for all communities whose normal lives are severely affected. 

We experience the adverse effects of the pandemic with the closure of mosques, loss of lives and livelihoods; obstruction for schooling and university studies for students amidst the compulsion of having to maintain social/physical distancing and intense hygienic practices.

All members of the families had to be confined to their homes in this period, which subjected not only those who live below poverty line, but also the middle-income families to throes of economic hardship.

Experiencing countless challenges in such deeply disconcerting times, we pray to the Almighty for inter-community peace, economic growth and development on this holy day.