UUA President William G. Sinkford: Ramadan and the Quest for Peace

November 16, 2002

Dear Fellow Unitarian Universalists:

As the holy month of Ramadan enters its second week, Muslims around the world continue to observe a sacred fast from dawn until sunset each day. The difficulties faced by our Muslim sisters and brothers during the past year have prompted some Unitarian Universalists to seek ways to show their solidarity. A number of my colleagues at the Unitarian Universalist Association have decided to come together to share in a symbolic observance of Ramadan, with each person choosing one day of the month in which to fast for the cause of peace. I will be joining their efforts and I invite you to consider whether this might also be an appropriate expression of your own spiritual principles. During these uncertain times, I pray that this period of abstinence and reflection will remind the world community of the preciousness of peace.

In faith,

Rev. William Sinkford President, Unitarian Universalist Association

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