President Uhuru Kenyatta has called on all Kenyans to be compassionate to the needy during his message to Muslims as they celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr:
Here is his verbatim message:
I am pleased to send this message of greetings and goodwill to all our Muslim brothers and sisters as they celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadhan.
Eid-ul-Fitr is a celebration to mark the conclusion of the observance of the period of fasting in keeping with the teachings of the Holy Quran and the Holy Prophet Muhammad. It is a time for Muslims to rejoice and share with the less fortunate.
On this special occasion, I urge all Kenyans to remain united and to strive to strengthen the bonds that link us to forge a united, tolerant and peaceful country.
Let us also continue encouraging ourselves to look out for the best in each other and to contribute to the progress of peace in the country to the best of our abilities.
In the same spirit, I urge all Kenyans to reflect on the quality of their relationship with God and to be compassionate to the needy.
As Ramadhan comes to an end, I send my best wishes for a blessed holiday to all Muslims of Kenya.
I wish you all a happy Eid-Ul-Fitr, Eid-Mubarak.
