ZIMEENA Azealia Rasheed and Yogeeta Persaud, both of Anna Regina Secondary School were honoured for their spectacular performance at the Caribbean Secondary School Examinations (CSEC)at the  Indian Arrival Committee’s (IAC’s) 6th National Eid Fest at the Multi-Purpose Complex and playground located in Belle West, Canal No. 2 Polder, West Bank Demerara.

Zimeena Rasheed secured passes in 20 subjects; 18 Grade Ones and two Grade Twos, while Yogeeta Persaud, copped the second position with 18 Grade Ones. The students received a plaque each and will have an all expenses paid trip to the Kaieteur Falls for two.
Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, Ministers of Housing and Water, Irfaan , Irfaan Ali and Natural Resources and the Environment, Robert Persaud were among those gathered at the event
Prime Minister, Samuel Hinds speaking to the gathering said the event was intended to bring the wider Muslim and other religious community together, and allowed for reflections on the holy month of Ramadan. At the end of Ramadan the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated.
Mr. Hinds applauded the IAC for organising such an event which allows for persons to be more acquainted with Guyana’s diverse culture.
During Ramadan, Muslims are expected to fast and Prime Minister Hinds commended all those who were able to satisfy the requirements throughout the month, which will help them to empathise with persons in Guyana and in the world at large who may find themselves deprived of food.
“By your experience you will be able to share with them and be more sympathetic to them,” Prime Minister Hinds said. He noted that the period is respected in all religions and is a good discipline for all mankind.
He encouraged all gathered at the event to work together and develop a sense of citizenship to make Guyana a much better place.
Ali also congratulated the IAC for the work it has been conducting to ensure that the country’s culture and traditions are safeguarded.
He said that as they reflect on Ramadan which has just ended, that they should take the opportunity to understand the sacrifice made.
“Even in our own country we have to sacrifice a lot to achieve much,” he sad and explained that one sacrifice that government is making currently is to have cheap electricity for citizens, the manufacturing sector and the economy.
He urged that the parents help the children to understand the sacrifice they would have made to secure their future.
There were also a cultural presentation, an exhibition of Islamic artifacts and games for the children.