Even as mankind is caught up in a continuous life-long efforts to achieve personal and international peace; to acquire material and economic well-being based on general access to education, good health and food and job security, the peoples of the world long ago realized that spiritual development is an indispensable requirement for solace and a bedrock for our very progress, indeed, our very happiness in the future.
World religions provide us guidance that has helped us, in instances, through generations to cope with life’s many severe challenges. Islam, too, a world-wide faith with a following of hundreds of millions, has given guidance not only to its followers, but its teachings have found world-wide acclaim.
Against those reflections, the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) is again pleased to share in the Eid-ul-Adha joy of our Islamic Community as it observes this important activity of the Islamic faith.
The willingness of Ibrahim to obey God’s (Allah’s) command to sacrifice his dearest “possession” – his only son – must be a spiritual inspiration to all Muslims and a reminder of the importance of sacrifice in our life and especially as we face its vicissitudes.
GAWU greets Guyana’s Muslims on this special day, which has been fittingly recognized by our nation and which significance is highly valued by us all. As we strive to go forward, we all need to recognize the value of sacrifice in realizing our dreams and aspirations. A happy Eid-ul-Adha to the Muslim community from GAWU.
