Liberia’s President Dr. George Manneh Weah congratulates Muslims in Liberia on the observance of the Holy Month of Ramadan 2023.
Ramadan is a month-long period of fasting and prayer observed annually by Muslims, followers, and believers of the Islamic Faith which began in Liberia on Thursday, March 22, 2023.
In a statement issued Wednesday, March 23, 2023, from Washington DC, President Weah expressed sentiments of joy that Muslims in Liberia were once more joining others globally to undertake what he calls “a significant religious obligation.”
“I congratulate and thank all of you for your moral and spiritual endurance, far-sightedness, and prayers being offered for the peace and stability of our country,” President Weah asserted.
The President said he would personally enjoin the Almighty Allah to hearken to the prayers and supplications of Muslims to forgive their wrongdoings.
Imploring Them To Pray For Peace And Stability
“I hope that you will pray for peace, stability, and genuine reconciliation in Liberia,” the President said, adding, “I pray too that every Liberian Muslim will be an instrument of peace, stability, and reconciliation in our common patrimony.”
According to the president, this year’s Ramadan comes at the time Liberians are preparing for what he called epochal Presidential and Legislative elections in October 2023 and pleaded with all Liberians and those residing in the bailiwicks of the Republic to put away violent acts and seek the path of peace with all fellow Liberians.
“Regardless of your political and religious views, Liberia belongs to us all,” the Chief Executive asserted. “It is therefore expected that all of us will continue to work and pray for stability, peace, and genuine reconciliation for the development of Liberia.”
He also commended all Muslims for remaining law-abiding and patriotic over the years.
The Liberian leader however beseeched them to continue to pray for peace and a reconciled Liberia that would bring about national development and social cohesion.
Importance of fasting to Muslims
According to the Islamic religion, fasting is important during Ramadan as Muslims believe it allows them to devote themselves to their faith and come closer to Allah, or God.
Fasting is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, which form the basis of how Muslims live their lives.
The other pillars are faith, prayer, charity, and making the pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca.
