On the last day of the holy month of Ramadan, Mufti Naim Tërnava addressed Muslim believers for the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, saying that the month of Ramadan was a period of deep spiritual and moral education for the faithful, emphasizing that this holiday represents the culmination of a journey of dedication and devotion.
He stated that Ramadan served as a higher school of spiritual education, while Eid al-Fitr comes as a manifestation of the highest human and divine values, conveying messages of peace, solidarity, and social responsibility.
“After a long spiritual journey, filled with dedication, sacrifice, and devotion during the blessed month of Ramadan, tomorrow we joyfully welcome the celebration of Eid al-Fitr. This blessed month was a higher school of spiritual and moral education, where the believer sought to purify the heart, discipline the soul, and draw closer to the Almighty. Through fasting, prayer, and solidarity, we restored our inner balance and strengthened our connection with the Creator and with one another. Ramadan taught us that faith is not just words, but living commitment. It educated us in patience, sincerity, and responsibility, reminding us that a person achieves greatness through humility and devotion.”
The Mufti emphasized that Ramadan demonstrated that faith requires continuous dedication and responsibility.
“This month made us aware of our responsibility to God, to ourselves, and to society, strengthening our sense of solidarity and compassion for those in need. In the shared experience of the iftar table, this blessed month cultivated a sense of equality, reinforced unity, deepened solidarity, and revived hope, reminding us that the door to the mercy of the Almighty remains open for pure and sincere hearts. Dear believers, Eid al-Fitr is the crown of this spiritual journey. It is not just a celebration of joy, but a manifestation of the highest human and divine values.”
He also said that Eid al-Fitr represents the crown of this spiritual journey and is a day of reflection on individual and collective responsibility.
“On this day, hearts are filled with peace, forgiveness, and love. The believer feels more strongly his responsibility as God’s steward on Earth, to spread goodness and build a just and moral society. In our tradition, Eid al-Fitr is a celebration of unity, reconciliation, and humanism. It is a day when hearts open, hands extend for reconciliation, and family and social bonds are strengthened. Our tables are filled with blessings, but above all with love, respect, and gratitude. This holiday reminds us that true joy is the one shared with others. It is the day when we must be closer to each other, more attentive to the poor, orphans, the elderly, and the sick,” Tërnava said.
Mufti Tërnava emphasized that this holiday remains a symbol of unity, reconciliation, and humanism, calling for increased solidarity toward those in need.“Eid teaches us that humanism is not just a feeling, but a moral and spiritual duty that should accompany our daily life. The message of Eid al-Fitr is peace, solidarity, and human dignity, at a time when the world faces conflicts and wars that claim innocent lives. This holiday invites us to pray for peace and commit to building a fairer world. We pray that the Almighty guides humanity, ends wars, stops suffering, and brings peace and understanding to the world. Eid al-Fitr also reminds us of human nobility and our mission on Earth,” Tërnava said.
