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Eid Mubarak from Pendle Council’s Leader and Mayor
Published: Thursday, 22nd June 2017
This year Eid will be celebrated on Sunday or Monday (25 or 26 June) and Pendle Council’s Leader and Mayor wish everyone a happy Eid.
Muslims around the world will gather to celebrate Eid as the month-long fasting of Ramadan comes to an end at the weekend.
Councillor Mohammed Iqbal, Leader, said: “I hope those celebrating enjoy this special day with their families, friends and neighbours. Eid Mubarak!”
His Worship the Mayor of Pendle, Councillor David Whalley, added: “After a month of fasting, I hope you enjoy this joyous occasion!
“I wish Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating in Pendle and worldwide.”
Councillor Iqbal
said: “I’m delighted that our Mayor entered into the spirit of Ramadhan by
observing a 19 hour fast so that he could share this experience.
The Mayor and Mayoress were two of around 300 guests at a community iftar last
week, breaking the fast with other members of the community from across Pendle as the sun
set over Pendle.
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