UK Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary wish all Muslims in Pakistan and around the world ‘Ramadan Kareem!’
Ramadan is a shining example of how humanity can come together in a positive way for a common good.
Prime Minister David Cameron said.
I would like to send my sincere greetings to everyone observing the Holy month of Ramadan. This is a month which demonstrates the true spirit of Islam. Muslims in Britain and around the world will sacrifice the day-to-day luxuries that we can take for granted; pray for people in need; and fast to show devotion to God.
I am very proud to be Prime Minister of a nation in which people can freely practise their beliefs. And it should be a source of pride to all Muslims that this month, even those living with extreme hardships will give up the little they have and pray for others.
Many will be praying for Muslims around the world, those caught up in conflict, those who are seeking justice and democracy, or those living in the poorest regions on earth, who struggle to get by day to day.
As Prime Minister I am proud that we have kept our promise to invest 0.7 per cent of our gross national income in helping the world’s poorest – and I am grateful that we have been able to partner with Muslim and other organisations to help those in need overseas.
Ramadan is a shining example of how humanity can come together in a positive way for a common good, and I pay tribute to all those who take part.
To Muslims at home and overseas I wish you: Ramadan Kareem!”
Foreign Secretary William Hague said.
At the start of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, I send my warmest wishes to Muslims in Britain and across the world and wish you “Ramadan Mubarak”.
Ramadan is a time for reflection and contemplation, for charity and compassion, and for friends and families to turn their thoughts to those less fortunate. In particular, we must not forget the appalling suffering in Syria, affecting all Syria’s communities. Our thoughts are particularly with Syrian refugees marking Ramadan far from friends and family across the Middle East. The British Government has pledged support of £348million in humanitarian and development aid since the start of the Syria crisis. While humanitarian assistance can bring some relief, it cannot solve the Syrian crisis. That is why the UK Government will continue in our tireless work to see peace, security and stability restored to Syria, and to support all those suffering from poverty, repression and conflict around the globe.