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Eid al-Adha 2017: Prime Minister’s message

Prime Minister Therea May sends her warmest wishes to Muslims around the world, and here in the United Kingdom, who are celebrating Eid al-Adha this week:

I send my warmest wishes to Muslims around the world, and here in the United Kingdom, who are celebrating Eid al-Adha this week. And I congratulate everyone who has performed the Hajj this year.

At this special time, British Muslims will gather together with family, friends and neighbours to pray, to exchange gifts and to share meals.

Amidst these celebrations, they will also remember those in need, by extending a hand of friendship and compassion to those less fortunate than themselves.

That generosity towards others is shown all year round by British Muslims, through charitable giving and service in the community.

Indeed, British Muslims, and people of Muslim origin, make a huge contribution to all walks of life in the United Kingdom. They help to enrich the successful multi-racial, multi-faith democracy that is twenty-first century Britain.

As we celebrate this happy occasion here in the United Kingdom, we will also keep in our thoughts and prayers those around the world who will be marking this festival in places of conflict and insecurity.

This festival’s commemoration of Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice for his faith is a reminder of the shared roots of the world’s great Abrahamic faiths.

And in their warm spirit of neighbourliness and compassion, the Eid celebrations demonstrate common values in which we can all share.

So Eid Mubarak. I hope that this will be a wonderful occasion for everyone who is taking part.

 

Ministers send good wishes at Eid al-Fitr 2017

Senior Westminster politicians send Eid greetings to the UK’s 3 million Muslims

Prime Minister Theresa May said: “I send my warmest good wishes to Muslims here in the United Kingdom, and right around the world, who are celebrating the festival of Eid al-Fitr.

For more than three million British Muslims, who make a huge and valued contribution to our national life, Eid is a truly special time.

Coming after the prayer and deep reflection of the holy month of Ramadan, Eid is a joyous occasion, to be celebrated with family and friends.

In the UK, we rightly take pride in being an open and diverse multi-ethnic and multi-faith democracy.

Over the last month, many British Muslims have shared with neighbours of all faiths and of none the holy practices of Ramadan – from doing charitable work to help in the local community, to coming together to break fast at the end of the day.

This spirit of fellowship and service lies at the heart of every great faith, and it is something around which we can all unite.

Sadly this month has also seen some dark and tragic events, including the truly appalling attack outside the Finsbury Park mosque.

It was the second terrorist attack on the streets of our capital city this month, and it was every bit as sickening as those which came before it.

Attacks like that seek to drive us apart, and our response to them must be to stand even closer together, united, to affirm that hatred and evil will never succeed.

So in that spirit of unity – and on behalf of the whole British people – let me wish you a happy a peaceful celebration.

Eid Mubarak.”

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson also wished “Eid Mubarak” to all Muslims

“I wish a happy and peaceful Eid to all Muslims in the UK and across the world as they gather with their families to celebrate and mark the end of Ramadan. British Muslims make a vital contribution to all aspects of our society and have helped to shape the vibrant and successful democracy that we have in the UK today.

“Our shared values and belief in freedom and liberty across all religions is what makes the UK so special and it is more important than ever that we remember that in light of the recent tragedies our country has experienced.

“My thoughts are with those who, because of their circumstances, may be unable to celebrate Eid al-Fitr this year. We continue to work with our friends and partners for peace across the Muslim world, and in particular for an end to the conflicts in Syria and Yemen. To them we offer our thoughts and prayers.

“Eid Mubarak to all.”

Tonight: Unite4Ramadan

TONIGHT: North Edinburgh Arts 8.15pm. All welcome

Transport available

For further info email beyondtheveil@hotmail.co.uk

Just a wee reminder that Beyond the Veil women’s group and the Edinburgh Inter Faith Association are hosting a #unite4ramadan event in North Edinburgh Arts tonight at 8 pm. The organisers hope the event will help to create a better understanding of the peaceful message of Islam.

It will be a very informal session with plenty of opportunity to ask questions, have a chat and eat together. The event is free but registration is essential. Please email beyondtheveil@hotmail.co.uk or call 0771 728 3331.

A minibus has been organised to get people there and back home after the event. Please call Lynn at Royston/Wardieburn Community Centre on 552 5700 to book a seat on the bus.

 

Muirhouse Library celebrates 25 years of Library Link service

A local library success story was shared last week as the Library Link service celebrated it’s 25th birthday. This popular service helps people who have difficulty getting out to access books and other library services. It’s fitting that the celebrations centred on Muirhouse Library, for it’s here that the Link service was first established all those years ago! Continue reading Muirhouse Library celebrates 25 years of Library Link service

Namibian Independence celebration at North Edinburgh Arts

Carols by Candlelight on the waterfront

CAROLS by CANDLELIGHT

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 Sunday 18 December 5pm
Destiny Church North 
7 Waterfront Broadway, EH5 1SA (Morrisons complex)
We invite you to an unforgettable Christmas experience packed with carols and led by a live band and choir. Mulled wine and mince pies will be served. All welcome!

For further information contact:

Destiny Church North

7 Waterfront Broadway, EH5 1SA
(Morrisons complex)

0131 555 2707

Admission free

Chinese Autumn Lights event

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Dear friends,

Edinburgh Chinese Arts Association (ECAA) invites you to – Celebrating Chinese Autumn Lights event on 05 November 2016, Saturday 7.30pm – 10pm, Venue: Central hall, 2 West Tollcross, Edinburgh (next to fire station).

The event will be hosted in collaboration with Edinburgh & Lothians Regional Equality Council (ELREC) and Breast Cancer Care Scotland (BCCS), aims to promote Chinese culture and heritage to the mainstream society and to increase community cohesion.

Live fantabulous performance includes traditional Chinese dance and music, kung fu and other multicultural perform will be featured at the event. Finger food and beverage will also be available!

All proceeds from the event will go to BCCS for the united goal of a better and pain-free tomorrow.

Entry fee: adults £6 and concessions £5. To book ticket online: https://autumn-light.eventbrite.com

Please come join us and enjoy an evening of fun, culture, art and philanthropic unity! There will also be raffle tickets and other fun-packed activities on the night, so bring the whole family. All are invited to this event.

Edinburgh Chinese Arts Association (ECAA) is a voluntary, non-profit and independent association for Chinese arts and culture. We are a group of music and dance lovers both professional and beginners who devote our time to deliver the best of Chinese culture to our neighbourhoods and local communities.Please see the event poster for more information.

Please find our event on: www.facebook.com/events/1778112665802339 . We would be grateful if you can please circulate this invitation to your friends and contact.

For more information contact, Tel.  07834 63 0031, E-mail: yishutuan2014@gmail.com

Look forward to welcoming you on 05 Nov.

Many thanks and kind regards,

Jessica Young

EACC

E-mail: jessica-uk@hotmail.com