Celebrate Eid al-Fitr with heartfelt messages from UK leaders, honouring the spirit of community, charity, and unity. Read their reflections and well-wishes exclusively to The Muslim News
For Muslims everywhere, Ramadan has been a time of spiritual renewal, in which the values of patience, discipline, gratitude, and giving have guided millions in a month full of devotion.
And as this journey concludes with a magnificent celebration, I want to take this as a moment to recognise the remarkable generosity of our Muslim communities.
Together, we can build a society where no one is left behind; where we look out for our neighbours, colleagues, and fellow citizens, and where the values of peace, harmony, and unity guide our actions every day.
I wish all Muslims a blessed and joyful Eid-al-Fitr.
Eid Mubarak.
On this blessed occasion of Eid, I want to extend my warmest greetings and well-wishes to our Muslim friends, in the UK and across the world.
I hope this Eid brings joy, peace, and blessings to you and your loved ones. May these celebrations be filled with happiness and shared with family and friends as the Holy Month comes to an end.
I know that so many of you will be deeply affected by the ongoing conflict in Israel and Palestine, as well as in other conflict zones around the globe. We commit ourselves to working for the peace we all need and deserve.
Let us pray together for a world filled with harmony and understanding, where everyone can live in peace and security.
I also want to thank British Muslims, up and down the UK, who provide so much to their communities. Let us celebrate Eid, together.
Eid Mubarak.
Eid-al-Fitr is a time of joyful celebration.
People across Scotland and across the world will be coming together to spend time with family, friends, and neighbours. It is a time to give thanks and reflect on the importance of community, kindness, and compassion, particularly for those who are less fortunate.
I am proud to be First Minister of a diverse nation—one made all the richer by our faith and belief communities.
So, as Muslims prepare to celebrate, I want to take the opportunity to wish you all a happy and blessed Eid.
I want to extend my warmest wishes to readers of The Muslim News and all those celebrating Eid al-Fitr.
Throughout Ramadan, it has been truly inspiring to see people of all faiths and none joining together at iftars across our great city. These events encapsulate the spirit of community and charity that lie at the heart of this holy month. They strengthen the bonds of friendship and community that make London so special and remind us that we have far more in common than divides us.
We are blessed that our city is home to people from all backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs, and we are united by our shared values of compassion, respect, and solidarity. I am always humbled to see families, friends, and neighbours joining together in a spirit of joy and gratitude to celebrate Eid.
While this is a time of great celebration, let us continue to reflect upon our blessings and stand against hatred and division. This year, my prayers have had a particular focus on ending the suffering of those in Gaza, Sudan, and others in need in the UK and around the world.
We continue to bring communities together in London, and on Sunday, 8 June, all are invited to enjoy our renowned Eid in the Square celebrations. From music and performances to delicious food, this fantastic event showcases the rich cultural heritage of London’s Muslim communities and gives Londoners and visitors of all backgrounds the opportunity to celebrate together. It promises to be a wonderful day of festivities, as we continue to build a better London for everyone.
From my family to yours, Eid Mubarak!
I would like to wish a blessed Eid al-Fitr to Muslim communities in Wales, across the UK, and around the world.
As the holy month of Ramadan comes to an end, I hope you come together to celebrate time with your friends, family, and loved ones.
To those going through challenging times, I hope you find strength and support from communities across Wales.
From my family to yours, Eid Mubarak.
Eid al-Fitr is a profoundly important event to Muslims across Scotland and around the world.
Words about how the Muslim faith forms such an integral part of Scotland’s society cannot be said enough. In recent years, Scotland’s rich tapestry of peoples and cultures has become ever more important and significant.
I’ve had the deep privilege of forging very close relationships with the Muslim community in my city of Aberdeen. That spirit of community, charity, and friendship burns bright in Islam, and its contribution to Scotland is most welcome.
However, we cannot ignore the fact that for many Muslims this year, Eid will be particularly difficult. The suffering in Gaza has far from ended, and that spirit of community, friendship, and charity has never been needed more in the world.
Despite all of these appalling scenes of death and destruction, I have been struck by the openness and spirit of the faith, and I have been moved by the kindness and love shown by Muslims the world over.
In that same spirit of kindness, I offer you all a very warm and heartfelt ‘Eid Mubarak’.
