Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has wished the Muslim community a peaceful Ramadan month.
"We wish our Muslim compatriots a blessed and successful Ramadan, as they spend time deepening their spirituality and reflecting on what can make our country a better place,” said President Zuma on Monday.
For Muslims worldwide, Ramadan is a time of deep introspection, a profound occasion for strengthening family and community bonds and also of increased generosity, charity and service to the most vulnerable in society. It is also a time for reflection through fasting and prayers.
The President has also congratulated the new President of the Muslim Judicial Council, Shaykh Irafaan Abraham.
"We look forward to working with Shaykh Irafaan Abrahams and to deepening the working relations between government and the MJC,” said President Zuma. - SAnews.gov.za
