THE occasion of Eid-ul-Adha is once again with us and the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) joins the nation in wishing the Muslim community amongst us a Happy and Joyous Eid-ul-Adha. The very essence of this Eid observance is derived from Abraham’s obedience in responding to divine instruction to sacrifice that which he loved the most. So sacrifice is one of the most noble of human behaviour – giving willingly in the interest of assisting one’s fellow human beings.
Sacrifice for progress is needed in the Guyana of today. GAWU sees the need for give-and-take and compromise in national life and undertaken in terms of national development which will see our citizens being all the winners. Sacrifice is often a forerunner and an ingredient for success – at several significant levels be it at the personal and community and national levels.

This significant occasion that will be celebrated by our Islamic community must also serve to inspire our people in the higher causes of service and obedience in the national interest.