President Dissanayake Calls For Peace And Unity In Eid al-Adha Message

COLOMBO (News 1st) - President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has extended his heartfelt wishes to the Muslim community in Sri Lanka and across the world for a blessed Eid al-Adha.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his Hajj Day message, highlighted that the Hajj commemoration symbolises the unwavering faith and unparalleled sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim in devotion to Almighty Allah."

The President added that the observance holds special significance as the pilgrimage to Mecca is regarded as the fifth of the five great obligations of Islam."

According to the President, even amidst the difficulties currently faced by the world due to the conflict situation in the Middle East, Muslim devotees undertaking the pilgrimage to Mecca continue to commemorate the immense sacrifice and devotion demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim throughout his life.

President Dissanayake emphasized that the vision of the Government is to build a compassionate and harmonious society founded on peace, unity and selflessness rather than selfishness and urged all citizens to embrace more closely in their lives the values embodied by the Hajj celebration, peace, brotherhood and sacrifice.