This auspicious time brings out the best in us, as we follow the lead set by our Muslim brothers and sisters as they fast from dawn to sunset, remain patient, give extra charity, visit the sick, help those who cannot help themselves and do what must be done to improve the quality of life for everyone in their respective communities.
We congratulate all our Imams and their followers who make that extra effort during this Month of Ramadaan to get closer to the Creator. Ramadan is the month of the Qur'an, the Holy Book of Islam that was sent for all mankind and I acknowledge all those Muslims who use this month to re-connect with these Divine words.
I urge all members of the Muslim community to follow the example of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) during the Holy Month of Ramadan and strive to the best of your ability, to become like those who are "God conscious".
At the same time, it is my hope that you will remember those Muslims around the world who are experiencing trials and difficulties, we note with grave concern the events that are unfolding in Syria and other parts of the Middle-East.
My personal best wishes to everyone on this occasion of Ramadan 2012.
Ramadaan Mubarak
Kamla Persad-Bissessar | Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
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