MUSLIMS will today observe the religious activity of Eid-ul-Adha, which is remembrance of the sacrifice made by Abraham to God. He was about to offer his own son as the sacrifice but was urged to desist and offered an animal instead. This was an indication of his obedience to the Almighty, the very concept of “Islam”. The People’s Progressive Party takes this opportunity to salute Muslim believers and all Guyanese on this auspicious occasion and urges that is an appropriate occasion for all Guyanese to reflect on national unity, mutual respect and social harmony.

The Holy Prophet Mohamed championed all these attributes and is known to have spearheaded them in his lifetime. He taught them to the peoples of his time and bequeathed them to his successors, not only in Arabia, but in other countries all over the world.

In keeping with the examples set by the Holy Prophet, believers will be attending their places of worship in their separate communities, where they will appeal for social calm, world peace, individual understanding and mutual respect among peoples and nations.

The PPP notes the turmoil in various parts of the world which is militating against the just demands and expectations of Muslims, and champions the world-wide call for peace, and mutual respect among peoples and nations.

The People’s People Party extends it warmest congratulations to the Muslim community in Guyana on having achieved yet another milestone in the guise of Eid-ul-Adha and wishes them many more such observances in future.