On the occasion of Eid, the British Prime Minister Gordon Brown sent his greetings to all British Muslims. “Best wishes to you and your family. Eid Mubarak,” Brown said. Speaking on the virtues and values of Eid and Ramadan the British PM said, “Eid Al-Fitr is a festival that we can all learn from.” “Eid Al-Fitr is a joyous occasion (and) also a day of gratitude for the everyday blessings we enjoy in life. It brings together friends and families, and encourages Muslims to continue the teachings from the month of Ramadan throughout the rest of the year, particularly the lessons of giving, community and charity,” he said. “These shared values are reflected in the generosity that British Muslims have shown over the years in helping those less fortunate than themselves across the world.” “It marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan - the month of fasting for Muslims, which is also the month of charity, family, contemplation and recitation of the Qur'an,” he said. “At this special time for Muslim communities we can also reflect on the tremendous contribution of British Muslims to British life over many decades,” he added. __
