SYDNEY (Australia) – The festival is one of the most joyous days on the Islamic calendar and signals the end of the holy month of Ramadan, a period of 30 days during which all Muslims are obligated to abstain from eating and drinking between dawn and sunset.
Ramadan is observed worldwide and is a period of prayer, fasting and charity for Muslims and its observance is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has sent his best wishes to Muslims across Australia as they come together for Eid.
The breaking of the fast is a time of joy to be shared with family and friends.
Mr. Abbott in his message also noted that Ramadan is not only a religious festival about fasting and praying but it is about focusing on community and thinking of those who are less fortunate.
By fasting, and through acts of charity, Ramadan encourages Muslims to remember those less fortunate than themselves.
Message from the Prime Minister Tony Abbott
“I am pleased to send my best wishes to Muslims in Australia and across the world who are celebrating Eid ul-Fitr.
Australian Muslims will join millions around the world in celebrating the festival of Eid at the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
By fasting, and through acts of charity, Ramadan encourages Muslims to remember those less fortunate than themselves.
Beginning with the sighting of the new moon, Eid ul-Fitr celebrates the end of Eid ul-Fitr is one of the most joyous days in the Islamic calendar and is characterised by compassion, gratitude and generosity.
The breaking of the fast is a time of joy to be shared with family and friends.
Australia has long been an exemplar of how people of different faiths and cultures can live harmoniously together and find unity in diversity.
I send my best wishes to everyone celebrating Eid ul-Fitr.”
The Hon Tony Abbott MP
Prime Minister of Australia
