Muslims in Seychelles joined the global Islamic community in Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations Friday to mark the end of the fasting month of Ramadan.
For the fifth consecutive year, various Islamic groups in the archipelago of 95,000 people came together at ‘Stad Popiler’ in the capital, Victoria.
Imam Ahsan Haleem, a Maldivian, said that people should hold on to their faith although there are wrongdoers claiming to be Muslims.
“A true follower believes in love, peace, and harmony and atrocious acts should not define the Muslim community in Seychelles and those around the world,” said Haleem.
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Source: Seychelles News Agency
