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ZA COM MR-S-727
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Message from President Nelson Mandela on the occasion of Eid-Ul-Fitr 1999
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- 1999-01-19 (Creation)
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Transcription of speech made by Mr Mandela
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Migrated from the Nelson Mandela Speeches Database (Sep-2018).
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South African Government Information Website
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Eid ul Fitr
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TRANSCRIPT
It is my privilege and pleasure to convey on behalf of the Government good wishes to Muslims in our country and the world-over on the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr at the conclusion of Ramadaan.
Muslims throughout the world have been fasting daily from dawn to sunset. I am confident that you have emerged from this period of abstinence spiritually rejuvenated and fortified.
Fasting is a trial of physical endurance. It helps build discipline and patience and is a time for deep reflection. But it is also a means of developing empathy for the poor and destitute. It's a bridge by which Muslims can reach out to the needy in all communities.
Ramadaan and the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr affords Muslims a unique opportunity to strengthen bonds of friendship and family ties among themselves and with their fellow South Africans. As you celebrate Eid together, I urge you to use the qualifies you have strengthened during Ramadaan to help build a better life for all. Let us all re-commit themselves to fight criminality, promote development, spread justice and create jobs for the unemployed.
May I take this opportunity of wishing you Eid Mubarak and a prosperous future in our democracy.
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NELSON MANDELA PRESIDENT REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
It is my privilege and pleasure to convey on behalf of the Government good wishes to Muslims in our country and the world-over on the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr at the conclusion of Ramadaan.
Muslims throughout the world have been fasting daily from dawn to sunset. I am confident that you have emerged from this period of abstinence spiritually rejuvenated and fortified.
Fasting is a trial of physical endurance. It helps build discipline and patience and is a time for deep reflection. But it is also a means of developing empathy for the poor and destitute. It's a bridge by which Muslims can reach out to the needy in all communities.
Ramadaan and the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr affords Muslims a unique opportunity to strengthen bonds of friendship and family ties among themselves and with their fellow South Africans. As you celebrate Eid together, I urge you to use the qualifies you have strengthened during Ramadaan to help build a better life for all. Let us all re-commit themselves to fight criminality, promote development, spread justice and create jobs for the unemployed.
May I take this opportunity of wishing you Eid Mubarak and a prosperous future in our democracy.
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NELSON MANDELA PRESIDENT REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
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Acquisition method: From website ; Source: South African Government Information Website. Accessioned on 14/12/06 by Helen Joannides