Statement by Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis

The holy month of Ramadaan is a time during which we seek to grow our spiritual selves through fasting, reflection, and prayer. I hope the month has been filled with this for you and your loved ones.

Islam in Cape Town has the special tradition of sharing a meal with one’s neighbours to ensure that they too have something with which to break their fast. This is something that speaks to me as a religious person myself. While I may not practice Islam, this idea of sharing with your neighbour resonates with me deeply – and I believe it resonates with every person who considers themselves religious.

This is why it was a great privilege for me to have shared an Iftar with you as your neighbour and friend, partaking in which was so graciously provided.

Cape Town is blessed with multi-cultural diversity, centred on a spirit of openness, sharing and tolerance.

I am proud to lead a City where we appreciate each other’s differences and work towards the common goal of a more prosperous, more safe, and more caring Cape Town.

Eid Mubarak!

Source: City Of Cape Town