England prime minister hosts Eid-ul-Fitr event after 10 days

RELIGIOUS NEWS AGENCY (REDNA) – Eid-ul-Fitr event was hosted by the England prime minster Rishi Sunak, ten days after Ramadan had ended.

Minister Rishi Sunak hosted an Eid reception at Downing Street on Wednesday, two weeks after the actual festival date.

The Eastern Eye reports that he acknowledged the Muslim community’s “incredible contribution” to the UK in business, sport, the NHS and armed forces.

He also praised community giving during Ramadan for causes in the UK and abroad. The first iftar event was held in Downing Street this year on 29 March.