Mayor Vincent C. Gray Wishes Peace and Blessings to District’s Muslim Community during Ramadan

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Mayor Vincent C. Gray today wished members of the District’s Muslim community a blessed Ramadan. Observance of the holy month of fasting, self-reflection, charity and atonement for Muslims begins this evening at sunset
“I would like to wish a ‘Ramadan Mubarak’ (Blessed Ramadan) to those fasting and focusing on the values of obedience and willingness to sacrifice something important for a greater cause,” Mayor Gray said.  “As we hear the tragic news of the movie theater shooting in Aurora, Colorado, the Ramadan observance reminds all of us of the common themes of valuing life, love, peace and justice that Islam shares with other faith traditions. I join President Obama in calling for prayer and reflection on this day and join families in the District of Columbia and across the nation in expressing sympathy for the people of Colorado.”