Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said in a Facebook post on 2 April wishing the Muslim community a blessed and fulfilling Ramadan.
He said that for two years now, the Muslim community has had to adapt to Covid-19 restrictions, with the closure of mosques and the restricted number of congregants.
He said that with the recent easing of measures, Ramadan this year is expected to be more lively.
Here is what he said
Tomorrow, Muslims in Singapore will begin their fast.
For two years now, our Muslim community has had to adapt to COVID-19 restrictions – from the closure of mosques, to the restricted number of congregants in mosques.
With the recent easing of measures, this year’s Ramadan is expected to be more lively. Activities such as tarawih prayers will be possible. We can also enjoy the popular bazaar and Hari Raya lighting in Geylang Serai and Kampong Gelam again after two years of absence.
I am grateful for the community’s cooperation and forbearance. I would also like to express my appreciation to community leaders, asatizah and our mosques, for adhering to the measures to curb the spread of the virus. All your hard work and sacrifices have paid off. We are not yet at the finish line, though we are getting closer. Let us stay united. Together, we will overcome COVID-19 and rise stronger.
I wish you a blessed and fulfilling Ramadan! – LHL