President acknowledges Eid-ul-Adha

President Cyril Ramaphosa wishes all Muslims a blessed Eid-ul-Adha today, Monday 12 August 2019.

This Festival of the Sacrifice honours the willingness of Ibrahim to follow Allah's command for Ibrahim to sacrifice his son. It is also an occasion for communities to reach out to needy persons.

The President wishes Muslims well as they observe this holy commemoration.


Media enquiries: Khusela Diko, Spokesperson to the President on 072 854 5707

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria