Juba, 10 April, 2024 / 9:52 pm (ACI Africa).
Eid al-Fitr, the festival of breaking the fast marking the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan, is a moment to reflect on values of love and compassion, Stephen Cardinal Ameyu Mulla has said.
In his goodwill message to the Muslims in the East-Central African nation, the Local Ordinary of South Sudan’s Catholic Archdiocese of Juba, who doubles as the President of the Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SCBC) wishes Muslims a “glorious conclusion of Ramadan.”
“Eid al-Fitr represents the time of celebration, unity and gratitude. It is a moment to not only rejoice in the end of fasting, but also to reflect on the values of love, compassion and generosity that Ramadan instils in our hearts,” the South Sudanese Cardinal says in his message issued Monday, April 8.
He adds, “As you come together with loved ones, may your homes be filled with laughter, love and happiness.”
The South Sudanese Catholic Church leader, who was of the three Africans created Cardinals during the 30 September 2023 Consistory in Rome says, “In today's world where division and hardships persist, your commitment to faith, community and pursuit of peace serves as a shining example.”
