Foreign Secretary Ramadan statement
1 Jul 2014 12:56 PM
Foreign Secretary William Hague sends warmest
wishes to Muslims in Britain and across the world at the start of
Ramadan.
Foreign Secretary William Hague said:
At
the start of this holy month I would like to wish “Ramadan Mubarak”
to Muslims the world over, across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe and
elsewhere.
Ramadan has been celebrated in the United Kingdom for
generations, and we are proud of our strong ties to the Muslim world, from our
traditional partnerships in the Middle East and strong historical links in Asia
and Africa, to our vibrant community of British Muslims.
We
are also conscious of the many people for whom this Ramadan will be a difficult
time - those affected by conflict, displacement or poverty. Britain will
continue to be a leading provider of humanitarian aid across the world, as part
of our strong commitment to promoting international peace, security and
prosperity.
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