David Burt has shared a message to Muslims in the community celebrating the Holy Month of Ramadan.

Ramadan is a month of fasting and abstaining allowing participants to focus on prayer and connecting with Allah.

The Premier said: “On behalf of The Government of Bermuda and my family, I wish to extend warm greetings to all who will be observing the Holy Month of Ramadan.

“For our Muslim neighbours, this represents a time of fasting, reading of the Holy Quran and reflection, uniting them with millions of Muslims around the world.

“We believe that our island’s diversity of faiths, beliefs and races strengthens us, and helps to make Bermuda the wonderful place we call home. And, we thank our local Islamic community for their contribution to our community.

“Ramadan Mubarak, and may you and your families be blessed with abundant happiness, health and prosperity.”