Advanced Education, Skills and Labour
August 31, 2017

Minister Wishes Muslim Newfoundlanders and Labradorians a Happy Eid al Adha

The Honourable Al Hawkins, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, wishes all Muslim Newfoundlanders and Labradorians a happy, blessed Eid al Adha.

For Muslims in this province and throughout the world, Eid al Adha is a time of reflection, empathy, family engagement, and community outreach – especially charity work. It is the second Eid festival of the calendar year and coincides with Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca which must be undertaken once in a lifetime by all Muslims who are physically and financially able.

In Newfoundland and Labrador, Eid al Adha will begin on Friday, September. 1.

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“At this time of celebration of compassion and caring, I wish our growing community of Muslims in Newfoundland and Labrador a joyous Eid al Adha. May this be a memorable holiday of celebration and reflection.”
Honourable Al Hawkins‎
Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour

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2017 08 31                              10:45 a.m.