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Rabuka calls for unity, peace and compassion as Muslims celebrate Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday

Rabuka calls for unity, peace and compassion as Muslims celebrate Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday

By Rashika Kumar
08/09/2025
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka

Today, as we reflect on the Prophet Mohammed’s message of love and mercy, let us recommit ourselves to building bridges of understanding and unity among all communities.

This has been highlighted by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka as we celebrate Prophet Mohammed’s birthday, where he has extended his heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all Muslim brothers and sisters in Fiji and across the world.

He says the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) remind us of the enduring values of compassion, humility, peace, and justice, and his message continues to inspire us to live with kindness toward one another and with deep respect for the dignity of every human being.

Rabuka says here in Fiji, we are richly blessed by our diversity of races, religions, and cultures, and it is in this diversity that we find our strength as one nation.

The Prime Minister says our Muslim brothers and sisters may be a minority, but their contribution to the development of our economy and our island nation has been exceptional.

He says both before and after independence, members of the Muslim community have left a lasting mark through their dedication to nation-building.

Rabuka says Fiji is all the richer for their hard work and loyal support.

As we celebrate this holy day, Rabuka urges every Fijian, regardless of race, faith, or background, to embrace the spirit of peace and compassion and let us foster harmony in our neighborhoods, respect in our workplaces, and love within our homes.

He says may we honour each other not only for who we are but also for the contributions we each bring to the beautiful mosaic of our nation.

While wishing everyone a blessed Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday, Rabuka adds may this occasion strengthen our unity, deepen our love for one another, and guide our nation toward a future of peace, justice, and harmony.

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