In any lifetime, mankind is often confronted with the choice of making significant sacrifices. Whether a person or a family, a community or a Government, some sacrifices leave no options. Something held dearly in some esteem has to be given up for the general better good. That is the essence of the Eid-ul-Adha festival which Muslims commemorate to celebrate the Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to hand up his son’s life in obedience to God’s command.
The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) relates to this story of obedience to God and joins Muslims in their observance of Eid-ul-Adha, 2023.
By this act in response to God’s request, the Prophet Abrahim and his son Ismail were put to the ultimate test of faith, submission and sacrifice. Ibrahim passed that test and thus showed the strength of his belief and willingness to submit to God.
At we observe this important day on the Muslim calendar, GAWU urges that we spare a thought for the less fortunate in society. Today, as our country steadily expands and reaches new heights allow us to recognize they are those among us who need our assistance and a helping hand. Indeed, they are our brothers and sisters, and we should seek to ensure that we all rise together and no one is left behind. Indeed, for us, this remains one of the most endurings messages of the Eid-ul-Adha observances. GAWU urges that this Eid-ul-Adha be an occasion of sharing love and blessing with friends and family. Eid-ul-Adha Mubarak to all Guyanese.
GAWU trusts that the inspiration embedded in the festival of Eid-ul-Azha can result in early rewards for all.
A blessed Eid-ul-Adha to all from GAWU.
