Elder Bednar acknowledges common beliefs as Ramadan comes to a close
Like members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Muslims fast to draw closer to God
Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles posted a video on social media noting the end of Ramadan on Friday, April 21.
Screenshot from Elder Bednar’s Facebook video
Elder Bednar acknowledges common beliefs as Ramadan comes to a close
Like members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Muslims fast to draw closer to God
Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles posted a video on social media noting the end of Ramadan on Friday, April 21.
Screenshot from Elder Bednar’s Facebook video
On the final day of Muslims’ observation of Ramadan, Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles shared his greetings with observers of Islam on his social media channels.
“Eid Mubarak,” he said to open the video. The phrase, meaning “blessed feast” or “blessed festival” is the common greeting used at the end of Ramadan.
“We hope it was a blessed time for you and for your loved ones.”
Elder Bednar then acknowledged a belief shared by both Latter-day Saints and Muslims.
The practice of fasting “promotes spiritual growth and brings us closer to God,” he said.
“During Ramadan, you put God at the center of your lives through devout prayer, strengthening relationships with those you love and sincere kindness to others.”
Like members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Muslims fast to draw closer to God.
Last year, the Church released a brochure aimed at helping its members and those of the Islamic faith have a better understanding of each other.
