“Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and the intense spiritual discipline that distinguishes it.

“Ordinarily, Eid would be devoted to widespread celebrations as families and communities share food, faith and gifts. However, given the current public health emergency, festivities must be limited. This will be disappointing, but I know that your trust in God will keep sustaining you.

“I wish all of Alberta’s Muslim communities a blessed Eid al-Fitr as you turn once more to Islam and each other for hope and consolation. Eid Mubarak.”