In the name of God, the most beneficent, the most merciful.
May peace and blessings be upon you.
Last Friday, the 10th day of Dhul-Hijjah, 1429, or Nov. 27, as you would normally call it, Muslims around the world celebrated the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha. This is a holiday of remembrance, commemorating the prophet Ibrahim (Abraham, may peace and blessings be upon him) and the steadfastness he showed toward the Almighty God. Eid al-Adha falls on the third day of the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Makkah, known as the Hajj.
This year, 2.5 million Muslims from around the globe made the journey to take part in a tradition that dates back to the time of the prophet Ibrahim in order to strengthen their spiritual fibres and connection with the Almighty God. This is truly a time of worship, peace and thankfulness.
We at Islam on Campus would like to extend these glide tidings to all peoples on the UF campus and those in the Gainesville community. This community has shown us much support, for which we are ever thankful. We pray to the Almighty God to guide us, to protect us during these challenging economic times and to help strengthen our bonds of kinship and respect.
We hope that you all had a pleasant Thanksgiving, and we wish you the best of luck with your upcoming exams.
