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President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday said the Hajj festival brings the message of reconciliation to all people.
Given below is the full statement released by the Presidential Secretariat.
As millions of Muslims around the world come together with the common purpose of religious observance to Mecca in the spirit of unity, the festival of Hajj brings the message of true value of reconciliation as aspired by humanity.
Throughout human history, mass gatherings of people were held for religious rituals and activities that have preserved their religious traditions, and strengthened co-existence among communities.
The Hajj pilgrimage embodies the sacred link between the divine and human beings. On this momentous occasion, all devotees across the world transcend differences of nationality or status among them and come together in the spirit of unity to worship God.
In a world where people wage war against each other based on divisions between them, the festival of Hajj exemplifies the importance of the desire for co-existence among different communities.
I wish all Muslims of Sri Lanka and around the world who engage in the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, the holiest city for Muslims, to deliver the message of equality, a happy and peaceful Eid al-Adha.
