Eid celebration in Canberra

August 10, 2016

The Sri Lanka High Commission hosted a reception to celebrate Eid on 5 August 2016. The Sri Lankan Muslim community in Canberra and friends, as well representatives of the Sri Lankan community organisations in Canberra participated.

After welcoming the guests High Commissioner Skandakumar in a brief speech reflected on the values of the month of Ramadan as being an example to all. It was a period in which the mind and body were disciplined and spiritualism took precedence over all else and materialism in particular.

It was a time for humility, and a demonstration of compassion and love for one’s less fortunate fellow beings . He concluded that these were the virtues that made the world a better place for all.

Al-haj Ashroff Farouk representing the Sri Lankan Muslim community in Canberra while endorsing the High Commissioner’s sentiments added that to live in peace and harmony with all fellow beings was what every religion encouraged.

He then thanked the hosts for the invitation extended to the Muslim community, recited a prayer and delivered a blessing to all present .

The invitees then shared refreshments with the Mission staff .