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Eid ul Fitr 2011: Deputy Prime Minister message

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has wished Muslims across the UK and across the world Eid Mubarak on the occasion on Eid.

• From: Deputy Prime Minister's Office
• Published: 30 August 2011

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Deputy Prime Minister’s Message for Eid

Mr Clegg said Eid is a time for families and friends and for celebrating the huge contribution Muslims make to British life through business, culture and public service.

The Deputy PM said:

I would like to wish Muslims across the country, and indeed across the world, Eid Mubarak on the occasion of Eid ul-Fitr.

Muslims make a huge contribution to British society - in business, in public service, and in enriching our culture too.

And the spirit of Ramadan and Eid hold messages about family and charity from which all of us should learn.

I wish you the best for the prayers and celebrations of the coming days. Once again, Eid Mubarak.

Published 30 August 2011