Press release

Foreign Secretary's message for Eid

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson wishes “Eid Mubarak” to all Muslims

From:
Foreign & Commonwealth Office and The Rt Hon Boris Johnson
Published
24 June 2017

The Foreign Secretary said:

I wish a happy and peaceful Eid to all Muslims in the UK and across the world as they gather with their families to celebrate and mark the end of Ramadan. British Muslims make a vital contribution to all aspects of our society and have helped to shape the vibrant and successful democracy that we have in the UK today.

Our shared values and belief in freedom and liberty across all religions is what makes the UK so special and it is more important than ever that we remember that in light of the recent tragedies our country has experienced.

My thoughts are with those who, because of their circumstances, may be unable to celebrate Eid al-Fitr this year. We continue to work with our friends and partners for peace across the Muslim world, and in particular for an end to the conflicts in Syria and Yemen. To them we offer our thoughts and prayers.

Eid Mubarak to all.

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Published 24 June 2017