Eid Mubarak

I would like to say 'Eid Mubarak' to all my constituents and friends who are celebrating.

I think that it is important to mark all these community events. It was ridiculous when the City Council stopped celebrating Christmas a couple of years ago but it is now important that we look at ways of marking other celebrations in the city. A recent report to the council's Policy and Resources Committee said that the council should look at ways of celebrating community festivals. I think that this is something that we need to look at. Dundee must be a city which is welcoming to all its citizens.

Below you can find the Eid message from Ed Miliband the leader of the Labour Party:


Eid message from Opposition Leader Rt Hon Ed Miliband MP

Eid al-Fitr is a special time of year, marking the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan – the month of prayer, reflection and fasting; of charity, service and giving. It gives people the chance to think about those who are less fortunate than themselves, something which has an even greater significance this year with the devastating drought in East Africa. It brings together friends and families, and encourages Muslims to continue the teachings from the month of Ramadan throughout the rest of the year – helping to build the strong local communities.

As you join together to celebrate, particularly in this time of unrest, we all remember the importance of our shared values of respect, understanding and tolerance towards all people regardless of faith or nationality; values which were so movingly expressed by Tariq Jahan following the tragic loss of his son Haroon. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Muslim community for the work you do here in Britain and I look forward to working with you and people of all faiths or none to build the better society we need.

My best wishes to you and your family. Eid Mubarak