I EXTEND special greetings to all Guyanese, but especially to our Muslim Brothers and Sisters who are celebrating Eid- ul- Adha 2014. We are reminded of the significance of this feast by the timeless story of Ibrahim whose belief, faith and trust in Allah was so unquestioning and complete, that he was prepared to sacrifice the life of his own son in obedience to the Command of Allah. Ibrahim’s willingness to obey Allah at the price of his own son’s life has become an important benchmark of faith.

His example reminds us today of two important principles that should continue to be guide to our actions. The first of these is our submission to the will of our Creator. No one is more powerful than the Supreme Being, the fountainhead of all Truth, Knowledge, Righteousness and Virtue.  Our submission to the Creator is the surest path to a life of happiness and fulfillment.
Secondly, Muslims throughout the world commemorate Eid-ul-Adha by making their own sacrifices and by giving generously to others especially to those in need. If we too allow our lives to be characterised by expressions of kindness and generosity, we too would reap great rewards in abundance, both materially and spiritually.
May Eid-ul-Adha therefore inspire us all to live our lives in submission to the Creator and dispel the notions of selfishness and self-centeredness!
Happy Eid-ul-Adha to all Guyana!