Hon Speaker, I move without notice:
That the House -
1) notes that on Friday, 9 August 2013 the Muslim community all over the world celebrated Eid al Fitr following 29 days of fasting;
2) further notes that Eid is the festival marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, during which Muslims are obligated to stay without food or drink from sunrise to sunset throughout the month;
3) acknowledges that the period of fasting is regarded as a time of deep introspection, which strengthens the bonds of family and community;
4) further acknowledges that during the month of Ramadan, Muslims work extra by spending more time in ibadah and prayers than other days through reciting and trying to understand the Quran and following the teachings of the Prophet; and
5) extends its warmest wishes to the Muslim community in South Africa and around the world on their Eid and wishes them a successful month of Ramadan which has been a test of their endurance and patience.
Agreed to.