Mr. Speaker, today I rise in the House to say Ramadan Mubarak and Ramadan Kareem and offer my best wishes to the Muslim community for the first day of fasting in the holy month of Ramadan.
During Ramadan, Muslims will be fasting between the hours of sunrise and sunset and they will practice zakat, which demonstrates selflessness and compassion for those less fortunate. These actions embody the very values we cherish as Canadians.
This is an important time to be thankful for the rich cultural and religious diversity that we are privileged to share in Canada. During this holy month, I stand with Winnipeg's Muslim community to celebrate the spirit of Ramadan.
Ramadan Mubarak, Ramadan Kareem.