With Eid taking place today, London Green Party Councillors would like to wish London’s Muslim Community Eid Mubarak. We’re keenly aware that this summer’s hot and muggy weather will have made Ramadan an even more difficult experience than in previous years. Eid 2014 will therefore be a day of great celebration.
At this time we firstly want to celebrate the contribution that the Muslim community make to London. This Eid, as always, will see Muslims donate millions to charity, and that Zakat will make a huge difference to communities both here in London and internationally.
Secondly we’re minded this Eid to consider the plight of those in Gaza. The plight of Gazan Civilians is extremely harrowing and it is our sincerest hope that this Eid can bring an end to the bloodshed and a step towards a a more peaceful time ahead for the people of Gaza.
Signed:
Scott Ainslie, Green Party Counillor for Lambeth
Siân Berry, Green Party Councillor for Camden
John Coughlin, Green Party Councillor for Lewisham
Caroline Russell, Green Party Councillor for Islington