Eid Messages

Oct 05, 2014 News

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From the AFC
The leadership and members of the Alliance For Change express warmest greetings to the entire Muslim community on the occassion of Eid-ul-Adha.
This auspicious occasion marks a point of great significance in the Muslim calendar.
Eid-ul-Adha is a message of obedience to our Creator. It teaches us to appreciate the value of sacrifice.
The message of Eid-ul-Adha is not only for the Muslim communiy but for people of all faiths.
Eid Mubarak to all Guyanese
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From the PPP
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) extends greetings to all our Muslim brothers and sisters on this auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Adha.
The PPP calls on all Guyanese, in particular Muslims, to use the occasion to reflect on the significance of this observance which portrays the virtues of sacrifice and obedience to the will of Allah.
These are values that are universally embraced by peoples throughout the world and have served over the centuries to guide humanity along the path of righteousness and submission to the will of the Almighty.
As we observe this occasion, let us spare a thought for the less fortunate in our society and the world at large who are the victims of deprivation and want, and those who suffer from religious persecution.
Unlike many parts of the world, we are truly blessed to live in a country where there is religious freedom and tolerance.
Let us also embrace the lessons of faith and submission, especially at this time when there are forces in our society that seem determined to test the will and patience of the Guyanese people by seeking to trample on their democratic and constitutional rights.
But, as the lessons of Eid ul Adha so forcefully bring out, justice and truth always prevail over injustice and backwardness.
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From GAWU
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, 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.
Happy Eid-ul-Adha
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From FITUG
Just basic research reveals that Eid-ul-Adha is a Muslim observance meant to celebrate and “honour the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his first son Ishamael as an act of obedience to God”.
God/Allah did intervene at a strategic moment to save Ibrahim his Son. Confident of Ibrahim’s obedience and faith, Allah accepted a ram as a form of symbolic sacrifice indeed.
As Guyanese share in the symbolism of Muslims sharing their Eid-ul-Adha sacrifice, the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG) joins the faithful in the observance but urges all Guyanese to reflect on some of the deeper significance of this end of Haji Eid.
Concepts such as obedience and sacrifice are paramount, but given current unfortunate realities in the Arabic/Islamic Middle East of our world, FITUG discovers another potentially-constructive element to this festival. It lies in the fact that both Sunni and Shite Muslims embrace Eid-ul-Adha which is straight from their Holy Book of Guidance, the Quran (Second Sura). It is to be hoped that this Eid will inspire more divine compassion to end the inter-religious, land-grabbing conflicts between the two sets of Muslims world-wide.
Here in Guyana, the similarities between the Christian and Islamic versions of Ibrahim/Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son on God’s comment and altar and their obedience, resulting in God’s reprieve are all universal testimonies to the virtues of faith and sacrifice.
As we all appreciate the symbolism, albeit in practical generosity, of the gifts of sacrificial meats, let us resolve to join the Muslim community, in both celebration and resolve, in maintaining peace and the gift of giving.
Eid Mubarak!
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FROM ACIC
Islam celebrates two great festivals annually, Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha. The first is the great festival that follows the month of Ramadan and the second occurs about two months later, when an animal is sacrificed in commemoration of the steadfastness of Prophet Abraham and his son Ishmael.
This festival, incorporated in the great pilgrimage to Mecca, is also observed all over the Muslim world at the same time. The underlying importance of this festival is the spirit of sacrifice (qurbani) in memory of Prophet Abraham’s great act of faith many centuries ago.
Eid-ul-Adha is a time for Muslims to learn the value of self-denial by making a sacrifice of the things we love, to God almighty. Prophet Abraham’s great act of submission is thus regarded solely as an example of genuine surrender to the will of God and is to be followed as such. Today, more than ever, human beings need to incorporate the lessons of this great sacrifice into our lives.
Let us not forget our poor and needy brothers and sisters as we observe this festival, by sharing our sacrificial offerings with them. It is our sincere hope and prayer that we are able to affirm the unity possible among Muslims, and between Muslims and other religions. We face the challenges of living in a globalized world where there is greater alienation and distance between classes of individuals based on economics and education.  We must work hand in hand with people who have faith in the essential goodness of humankind.
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FROM THE GUYANA UNITED SADR ISLAMIC ANJUMAN & THE SHAHEED BOYS & GIRLS ORPHANAGES
The Executive of the Guyana United Sadr Islamic Anjuman (GUSIA) and the Board of the Shaheed Boys and Girls Orphanages take the opportunity to extend to our Muslim Community and the Guyanese Nation, greetings on the occasion of Eid-ul Azha.
This day, which observes the great sacrifice of the great friend of Allah – Prophet Ibrahim (AS), is a day which must fill the hearts of mankind with great joy. The Prophet Ibrahim was a person who translated in his life qualities that are associated with great character.
Generations of nations are preserved by his teachings. Islam recognizes the superiority of the actions of this great Prophet by commanding Muslims to emulate these acts. The establishment of progressive nations and successful people are results of adherence to the guidance of great prophets as Prophet Ibrahim.
We join with Muslims throughout the world to remind all of the eminence and virtues of this great but honorable leader of mankind and to echo the feelings of love for this great Prophet of Allah and his beloved son, Ishmail.
In this age of political instability, ethnic and racial violence, greed, materialism and uncertainties, the selfless actions and willingness to sacrifice that which he loved best, still remain a vivid example of qualities in a human that allows him to tower over all others.
We join to express joy and goodness on this special occasion of Eid ul Azha.
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