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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad extends his wishes to Fiji’s Muslim community as they commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad, the founder of Islam.
He states that Prophet Muhammad, as the messenger of God, preached the values of peace, inclusivity, tolerance and ethical behavior.
“In 1974, the then National Federation Party and Opposition Leader Hon. Siddiq Moidin Koya negotiated with the then Prime Minister Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara to designate Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday and Diwali celebrations as public holidays, recognizing the Indo-Fijian community. This was a bipartisan effort in the national interest.”
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad extends his wishes to Fiji’s Muslim community as they commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad, the founder of Islam.
He states that Prophet Muhammad, as the messenger of God, preached the values of peace, inclusivity, tolerance and ethical behavior.
“In 1974, the then National Federation Party and Opposition Leader Hon. Siddiq Moidin Koya negotiated with the then Prime Minister Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara to designate Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday and Diwali celebrations as public holidays, recognizing the Indo-Fijian community. This was a bipartisan effort in the national interest.”