The lessons of Ramadan has reinforced obligation to end the scourge of poverty in the country, according to the Central Islamic Organization of Guyana (CIOG).

In its EID-UL-FITR message, the CIOG said the Holy Month has helped to deepen understanding of the reality of the suffering of the poor, the needy and the less fortunate. “It is therefore our obligatory duty to empathize with them and to pledge ourselves to help them to bring an end to the scourge of poverty in their lives and effectively in our country,” it explained.

It also noted the need for reverse the negative stereotyping of the Muslim communities globally.

It said the characterisation of Muslims as terrorists is a clear injustice that poses a great challenge to Muslim communities in Guyana and throughout the world.