Eid Celebrations at T and T High Commision
THE Trinidad and Tobago High Commission in London celebrated the Eid-ul-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice and Eid-ul-Fitr, the feast of the breaking of the fast on Saturday January 5 at their office in Belgrave Square, London.
TT’s High Commissioner to London Glenda Morean-Phillip paid tribute to the Muslim community in the United Kingdom in her address at the ceremony.
She said, “Today as we engage in these celebrations it is important that we not lose sight of their true meaning and significance. Eid-ul-Fitr is a joyous occasion, a time of giving, sharing and fellowship with friends and family.
“We in Trinidad and Tobago are fortunate in that we can boast of the richness of our cosmopolitan society with its diverse religions, one of which is the Muslim religion. As well, freedom of religion is enshrined in Section 4 of the Constitution of Trinidad and Tobago. The rights and freedoms provided for in our Bill of Rights are inalienable.
“I must pay tribute to you for your efforts in having the younger generation of the community join with us in this celebration. It is to your credit that youths are involved in the celebration and the religion as a whole.”
Mrs Morean-Phillip thanked Imam Rasheed Khan, who has been at the forefront of the community, and Salisha Mohammed, n
iece of Kamal and Sham Mohammed, for contributing to the success of the event.
Imam Rasheed Khan said the opening prayer, while Dr Ozair Hasnain MBBS gave the feature address.
Also in attendence were Canon John Metivier of the Anglican Church in London and representatives of the Hindu Community and Trinidad and Tobago National Organisations in the United Kingdom.
