Mr. Speaker, as-salaam alaykum. Ramadan Mubarak.
Ramadan is the ninth month on the Islamic calendar. Muslims across the world approach this holiday with much devotion and sincerity.
It is a time for thoughtfulness, spiritual reflection, and acts of kindness. Those who are physically able will fast from dusk to dawn as one of the five pillars of Islam, while devoting themselves to worship and prayer to Allah.
Let this be a time for all Canadians, regardless of their cultural or religious backgrounds, to join with those celebrating Ramadan by remembering the less fortunate and celebrating acts of kindness and charity.
To everyone in Canada and around the world observing the holy month of Ramadan, I wish you all Ramadan Mubarak.